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Explore evidence-based articles on Vegan Diet, including health claims, nutrition evidence, risks, benefits and common myths. From Food Facts.

A fit woman in workout attire eats a colorful meal from a plastic container while seated in a gym, with red dumbbells and fitness equipment in the background. The image reflects the article’s critique of carnivore influencer Paul Saladino’s claims that athletic performance requires animal protein, highlighting how wellness culture often intertwines nutrition choices with fitness aesthetics.
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Paul Saladino M.D says "Champions need meat!"

Champions eat meat... but some are also plant based. What we all need, is to fact-check bold dietary claims.
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A smiling young woman leads a vibrant street demonstration, holding a “GO VEGAN!” sign high above her head as colorful smoke in pink, yellow, and green fills the air behind her. The image visually contrasts with the article’s critique of Fox News’ portrayal of veganism, symbolizing the passionate activism Fox News misrepresents while it reframes climate-conscious diets as harmful to the environment.
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OPINION
Nutrition

‘Going vegan destroys the environment’ says Fox News. Is there evidence of this?

Fox News claims that veganism harms the environment, but evidence shows plant-based diets are significantly more sustainable.
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A smiling pregnant woman stands in a warmly lit kitchen, gently cradling her baby bump, surrounded by potted plants and soft sunlight. The peaceful, nurturing scene contrasts with the article’s urgent warning that vegan pregnancies may carry a heightened risk of deadly complications like preeclampsia, underscoring the tension between idealized imagery of plant-based motherhood and emerging medical concerns about nutrient deficiencies.
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'Pregnant vegans warned of deadly complications' media cites study on preeclampsia; is there cause for concern?

Regardless of your dietary patter, it's important to make sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy.
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