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Satirical FoodFacts illustration: a 'wanted for crimes against meat' mug-shot, mocking the online backlash against men who eat tofu

Jacob Smith posted a tofu video. Meta banned him under its 'terrorism' policy

A nutrition creator cooked tofu, drew a 'soy boy' backlash, and says Meta then banned him under its terrorism policy. What it reveals about platform power.

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.

Plant-based burger patties and sausages on parchment paper beside bowls of whole plant proteins — cubed tofu, sliced tempeh, brown lentils and black beans — on a light wooden kitchen counter

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.

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