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Tag: Plant-based

More Evidence Modern Humans Are Rapidly Losing Microbiome Diversity
Nutrition

More Evidence Modern Humans Are Rapidly Losing Microbiome Diversity

March 29, 2024

It’s never been a better time to add fiber into your diet. Whether you follow a vegetable-light diet like…

This Most Nutrient Dense Food Group that Everyone Agrees On Should Be Prioritized in All Diets
ArchivesNutrition

This Most Nutrient Dense Food Group that Everyone Agrees On Should Be Prioritized in All Diets

June 20, 2023July 11, 2023

  Spices have fueled empires, started wars, made millionaires, and at many periods were more valuable than gold. But…

Tesco Fake Meat Advertisement Ruled Unsubstantiated and “Likely to Mislead”
ArchivesNutrition

Tesco Fake Meat Advertisement Ruled Unsubstantiated and “Likely to Mislead”

July 19, 2022June 30, 2023

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after investigating a 2021 Tesco ad regarding its name-brand “Plant Chef” plant-based burger,…

Nutrition

Environmental Impacts Of Nutritionally-Sound Plant-Based Diets Compared With Their Meaty Counterparts

August 8, 2019

Researchers at Bard’s college have examined and compared the environmental impacts of a nutritionally-sound plant-based diet with those of…


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Interest Payments on the National Debt up 13% Year-over-year with Still 3 Months to Go

Andy Corbley August 17, 2026

With a trimester left of the 2026 fiscal year, the US Treasury has already borrowed more money than in…

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We Should All Probably Eat More Parsley

Andy Corbley August 7, 2026

Americans have a funny way of relegating certain ingredients to specific functions that don’t always serve the overall purpose…

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Central Bank Gold Purchases Continued Through the Yellow Metal’s Worst Month in 18 Years

Andy Corbley July 11, 2026

It’s been the worst performing month for gold since 2008, yet the world’s central banks continue to add tonnes…

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