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A person holds a packet of minced meat in front of pricing signs that show a very high price
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Food Systems

Why has meat become so expensive? Unpacking why plant-based protein could become the much cheaper option

For the first time in decades, meat is now often more expensive than plant-based meat alternatives. In this article, we unpack the reasons why.
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Eddie Abbew has been spreading false information about tempeh. He has suggested that 'it isnt real food." This is false.
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OPINION
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“Not real food”? Says Eddie Abbew. A closer look at claims about tempeh, soy, and men’s health.

Abbew's claims about soy and tempeh dismiss solid nutritional evidence and misrepresent what the research on hormones actually suggests.
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A stylized digital illustration of a high-protein meal spread, featuring various foods like eggs, beef, salmon, cheese, tofu, black beans, broccoli, and couscous, all arranged neatly on colorful plates and bowls—visually highlighting diverse sources of dietary protein from both animal and plant origins.
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Nutrition

The facts about protein: why science says more isn’t always better

The Glucose Goddess claims that we should all aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight every day. What do the experts think?
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A hand sprinkles salt over a beef burger served with fries and a pickle on a wooden table. The image reflects the article’s critical examination of nutrition narratives that demonize plant-based foods for their sodium content while ignoring the broader health risks tied to processed meat and saturated fat—challenging the claim that a beef burger is the healthier choice.
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Food Systems

Salt debate: Are we really better off with a beef burger? What does the data say?

Too salty to be healthy? What's the big picture comparing beef burgers to plant-based meat?
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