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A colorful display of fresh vegetables, including leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, and other vibrant produce, arranged on a wooden surface. This image visually supports the article "Plants Are Good, So Why Do Wellness Influencers Call Them Toxic?" by showcasing the richness and health benefits of plant-based foods, directly challenging the claims made by some wellness influencers who argue that vegetables are harmful. The image emphasizes the importance of whole plant foods as part of a balanced and healthy diet.
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Plants are good for you, so why do wellness influencers call them toxic?

Calling broccoli “toxic” makes for great clicks, but terrible nutrition advice
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A seamless pattern of broccoli florets on a bright green background. The playful repetition highlights the article’s critique of exaggerated health claims around oxalates in vegetables like broccoli, challenging fear-based nutrition narratives and reinforcing the value of whole plant foods.
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“Plants are toxic!” Are oxalates destroying your health?

Should you stop eating vegetables because of their oxalate content?
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