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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 23/10/2025
foodfacts.org aims to bring together different world views and stakeholders within food system. The only way we will see meaningful change in our society is if people with common ground sit down together and discuss solutions. #worldviews
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 23/10/2025
Rethinking ultra-processed foods: Are we blaming the wrong villain? The debate is heated and "ultra-processed foods" (UPFs), nuance often gets lost. This week we highlight this again, because it seems the facts behind UPFs aren't as clear-cut as headlines suggest. www.foodfacts.org/articles/ult...
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 23/10/2025
Listening to a fascinating conversation with @rob-percival.bsky.social on Farm Gate podcast about his book "The Meat Paradox" open.spotify.com/episode/5fNz...
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 17/05/2025
"Dangerous" Easter candy? A recent claim demonises certain ingredients in popular candies. What they don’t mention: Dose matters Context matters Don't let fear-mongering ruin your holidays. Read what the data really says: www.foodfacts.org/articles/inf... #FactCheck #Easter #WellnessClickbait
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Influencer suggests Easter candy treats are dangerous. Here's what you need to know. | Fact Check | Foodfacts.org
This is part of a social media trend advocating for food swaps that will instantly improve your health. But it misses the big picture, read on to find out more.
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 16/05/2025
The Daily Mail says doctors are rethinking their concerns about cholesterol. That’s not just wrong - it’s reckless. The article is based on a heavily disputed study, not current medical consensus. We break down what the study and the science really say. #DailyMail #HeartHealth #MediaAccountability
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 15/05/2025
Study alert: Some vegans show lower lysine/leucine levels. This isn’t a "protein crisis"; it’s a reminder to plan a well-balanced diet. An NY Post article leans fear > facts, ignoring benefits and exaggerating claims. Our latest fact-check uncovers it all. #Vegan #FoodMisinformation #NYPost
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 25/04/2025
No, plant milk does NOT cause depression. And the study in question? It never even said that. What it did say: Semi-skimmed milk could lead to reduced risk of anxiety & depression. There was no specific data on plant milk, but media outlets spun a narrative that didn’t exist. #FoodFacts #MediaSpin
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 24/04/2025
You need to see this. We got here because overcrowded factory farms cram together thousands of chickens in contaminated cesspools for disease – which may be breeding the next pandemic. The time is now for a better food system. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ame9...
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Scientists warn what future bird flu mutations could mean for people | 60 Minutes
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 24/04/2025
"Red meat heals inflammation" - that’s what Eddie Abbew claims... But science says otherwise. Our fact-check explores the scientific relationship between red meat and chronic illnesses. Protect yourself against unproven health hacks. Link to the full article in the thread. #FactCheck
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 23/04/2025
The USDA just disbanded two major food safety committees. Why should you care? Because they helped keep toxic additives and unsafe food off your plate. www.foodfacts.org/articles/foo... It’s not just bureaucratic drama - it’s your health, your food and your right to know.
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Food Safety in Peril: Why Cutting Key Committees Puts Millions at Risk | Opinion | Foodfacts.org
Food Safety Committees have recently been disbanded by the White House. We explore what impact this will have on consumers.
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 14/04/2025
Seed oils in infant formula aren’t villains - they’re keys to brain health. So why do influencers like Dr Paul Saladino say otherwise? We dig into the science and the spin in our latest fact check. Link in the thread below 👇 #BabyHealth #ParentingTips #ScienceVsMyth #SeedOils
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 09/04/2025
Plant-based meat sales are dipping - but why? The answer is more nuanced than you’d think. From shifting prices to changing expectations, our latest piece unpacks the full story behind the sales dip. Read it here: www.foodfacts.org/articles/why... #ClimateFriendly #FoodShift #FoodForThought
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 05/04/2025
Flax seeds = best Omega-3 source? That claim is misleading. Flax is rich in ALA omegas but not EPA & DHA, which are found in fish. HOWEVER, fish don’t make Omega-3s either - they get them from algae. 🌿 Read it all here → www.foodfacts.org/articles/ome... #NutritionMyths #Omega3 #FlaxFacts
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Evaluating the Role of Fish and Plant Sources. | Fact Check | Foodfacts.org
Fact-check of a claim challenging the assumption that fish is the highest source of omega-3
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 04/04/2025
Why are eggs still so expensive? 🐔 Bird flu’s not clucking around. Our latest piece explains how disease outbreaks keep shaking up prices, what to expect further and how to meet your protein needs. Read the full article here: www.foodfacts.org/articles/egg... #EggPrices #BirdFlu #FoodCrisis
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 03/04/2025
Is that viral health tip actually BS? ⚠️ Social media is FULL of fake nutrition advice, but you can outsmart it. We’ve listed the 10 biggest red flags to help you spot junk science & influencer myths. Read here: www.foodfacts.org/articles/how... #NutritionMisinformation #SocialMediaScams #Food
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 30/03/2025
Are collagen supplements really the secret to glowing skin and strong joints, or just a shiny marketing promise? We explore the evidence (and the hype) in our new article: 🔗 www.foodfacts.org/articles/col...
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 29/03/2025
She faked cancer. Made a fortune. Lied to the world. Belle Gibson’s story wasn’t just fake — it put lives at risk. When pseudoscience goes viral, who’s accountable? Read the full article here: www.foodfacts.org/articles/bel... #WellnessScam #BelleGibson #PublicHealth
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 26/03/2025
Could our food system work like nature: waste-free and regenerative? ♻️ Circular thinking can create a sustainable food loop that reduces waste, lowers emissions and benefits everyone. Let’s rethink the future of food together. Read the full article here: www.foodfacts.org/articles/rei...
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 26/03/2025
Heard that folic acid harms children’s behavior? That’s not science, that’s fear-mongering. The truth: Folic acid is a from of Vitamin B9 and critical for brain development. Our latest article busts the myths: www.foodfacts.org/articles/fol... #ChildHealth #NutritionDebunked #FolicAcid #Parenting
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 26/03/2025
Climate change is brewing trouble for coffee, and agroforestry might be the perfect blend for a sustainable future ☕️ By integrating trees into coffee farms, we can protect crops, biodiversity and the planet. Read the full article here: www.foodfacts.org/articles/can... #Coffee #Sustainable
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 25/03/2025
Tempeh isn’t just trendy, it’s a centuries-old powerhouse of protein & gut-friendly goodness 🦠 It's time everyone starts talking about it because science says so! Read all about it here: www.foodfacts.org/articles/hig... #Nutrition #FermentedFoods
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 25/03/2025
The high-protein hype is everywhere ‼️ Despite what influencers like the Glucose Goddess might suggest, the science on protein needs is more grounded and way less dramatic. Here’s what the evidence actually says: 🔗 www.foodfacts.org/articles/pro... #nutrition #protein #healthfacts #foodmyths
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 17/03/2025
🧐 FACT-CHECK: Should You Cut Back on Vitamin A? Wellness influencer Cara Burke suggests reducing vitamin A, but the science doesn’t back it up. Vitamin A is essential for vision, immunity, & overall health—deficiency can lead to serious issues. Full fact-check here www.foodfacts.org/articles/low...
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 13/03/2025
🍲 Hunger isn’t about food shortages—it’s about access. 🚨 Community kitchens are fighting back by rescuing food, feeding people, and building stronger neighborhoods.
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 12/03/2025
🦐 Krill: Tiny creatures, HUGE impact. 🌍 Industrial fishing is decimating their populations, threatening Antarctica's entire ecosystem. #KrillCrisis #AntarcticEcosystem #FoodFacts​
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 12/03/2025
🥛 Milk: Essential or Overrated? 🌱 Science says… it depends. Let’s break it down: buff.ly/uMwr9cj #MilkDebate #FoodFacts
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The Great Milk Debate: Does The Science Support Recent Claims? | Fact Check | Foodfacts.org
What's really the best for your health?
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 11/03/2025
🚨 Fruit isn’t making you fat. Processed junk is. 🚨 The sugar in an apple ≠ the sugar in a candy bar. Let’s debunk this myth now 🍏🍫 #FoodFacts #NutritionMyths
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 06/03/2025
If the Krill die, then Antarctica and the ocean die with them. 🦐🐋 🦐🐋🦐 Read more here buff.ly/gJDLNoI
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 23/02/2025
Bro science, podcasts, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and a dash of self-importance what do all these things have in common… 🎙️🤯 🤔 www.foodfacts.org/articles/are-podc…
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 22/02/2025
Bro science, podcasts, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and a dash of self-importance what do all these things have in common… 🎙️🤯 🤔 www.foodfacts.org/articles/are-podc…
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 21/02/2025
🚨 "STOP eating plants! (Just kidding, don’t.)" Some influencers want you to believe your veggies are toxic. But spoiler alert: science says otherwise.
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 12/12/2024
The Times published an article saying, “Almond milk and veggie burgers can harm the environment” in the new Oxford University Study, but are plant-based foods worse for the environment? www.foodfacts.org/articles/almond-m…
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 10/12/2024
Food waste is a growing problem, and confusion over best-before dates isn't helping. With both food production and #foodwaste expected to increase in the coming years, standardizing labels could make a difference. What are your thoughts on best-before dates? 🥦
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Feature | Are ‘Best Before’ Dates Necessary? Understanding Food Labels and Reducing Waste | Foodfacts.org
While much of the industry maintains that best before dates are helpful, anti-waste campaigners argue that they encourage people to throw out still-fresh foods
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 09/12/2024
🫠 Social media influencers often claim their information is 'backed by science' ⚛️ or cite 'studies.' It's crucial to evaluate these claims and not assume honesty. Usually, it's best to be skeptical and verify their sources. 👉 www.foodfacts.org/articles/spo...
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 04/12/2024
Why are people pouring dairy milk down the drain in the UK? What is all the fuss about Bovaer about? buff.ly/3B3doiD
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 03/12/2024
🌊 We are drowning in plastic packaging, which is suffocating our planet. Despite this, incredible solutions are available. Read more in this intriguing feature on the plastic crisis. Read more 👉 🧴
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Feature | Trapped in a Plastic Tide: The Devastating Impact of Food Packaging and the Fight for Change | Foodfacts.org
Plastic food packaging contributes significantly to pollution, microplastic contamination, and health risks, but innovations like bioplastics and global action offer hope for reducing plastic waste
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 02/12/2024
“Plants are toxic!” 🫣 claims Candi Frazier but are oxalates destroying your health? Discover what the data and science says ... Read the full fact-check here buff.ly/41duLYx
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 27/11/2024
The Telegraph Journalist Susanna Galton said “Bananas are like Mars bars with yellow skin.” 🍌 but what does the science say? www.foodfacts.org/articles/ban...
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Fact Check | Bananas vs. Mars bars: an unnecessary comparison | Foodfacts.org
The Telegraph's comparison between bananas and Mars bars raises questions. What does scientific evidence reveal about this claim?
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 26/11/2024
Paul Saladino MD Questions Plant-Based Diets for Longevity—What Does the Science Say? www.foodfacts.org/articles/sal...
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Fact Check | Paul Saladino MD Questions Plant-Based Diets for Longevity—What Does the Science Say? | Foodfacts.org
Article fact-checking the claim that plant-based diets are not best for longevity.
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 21/11/2024
“Avoid oat milk and coffee before breakfast” says popular ‘Health influencer’, here's what you need to know… www.foodfacts.org/articles/cof...
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Fact Check | Health influencer says to avoid oat milk and coffee before breakfast, here's what you need to know | Foodfacts.org
Fact-check examining the impact of coffee choices on glucose stability and overall health
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FoodFacts.org @foodfacts.org · 20/11/2024
Are plant-based meats safe or not? What does the data say? www.foodfacts.org/articles/pla...
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Fact Check | Plant-based meats: what are they doing to your heart health? | Foodfacts.org
Fact check recent articles on the impacts of plant based meats on our health.
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