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A person hold a potato, they are wondering if we should be eating them or not? Are potatoes real food?

Are potatoes really not ‘human food’? We checked the history and science

Candi Frazier claims potatoes aren't natural human food — but solanine levels in modern potatoes are safe and humans have eaten them for over 10,000 years.

Illustration of a confused shopper in a grocery store aisle, surrounded by various plant-based and animal-based protein options like tofu, beans, sausages, and meat. The image captures consumer hesitation amid a changing food landscape.

Unpacking the shift: why consumers are moving away from plant-based meat

Plant-based meat sales have dropped — but shoppers aren't returning to beef. Many are moving to minimally processed alternatives like legumes and tofu.

A person comparing two bottles of omega-3 tablets. The one on the left comes from fish, whereas the one on the right comes from plants, relating to the debate about the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids: evaluating the role of fish and plant sources

Fish provides EPA and DHA directly; plants provide ALA which converts poorly. Here's what the evidence shows for vegans concerned about omega-3 adequacy.

An illustration features a person's torso above a table filled with various items associated with wellness and health, including colorful pills, supplements, fruit-shaped objects, and bottles of liquid. A blue bin overflowing with pills is prominent in the foreground. This imagery represents the confusing and potentially harmful landscape of wellness misinformation, as exemplified by the Belle Gibson scandal.

The Belle Gibson scandal: how wellness misinformation endangers public health

When Belle Gibson lied about curing her cancer by eating fruits and vegetables, it wasn't just morally wrong, it was a threat to public health.

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