Milk's Bone Health Claims: Debunked — A Decade of Expert Insights (2024)
Dairy's bone health benefits have been challenged. We asked experts about the latest research.
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Vitamins & Supplements
A small number of nutrients deserve deliberate attention on any diet. This hub explains dosing, absorption, testing and the difference between marketing and evidence.
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The Plant-Based Paradox: Navigating the Hidden Hunger for Micronutrients
As plant-based eating becomes mainstream, a new challenge emerges: ensuring the bioavailability of crucial micronutrients that go far beyond the usual suspects like B12 and iron.
By Dr. Anya Sharma · 10 min read
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Farmed Salmon: Cognition, Welfare, and the Nordic Iron Deficiency Anemia Debate, 2024
Farmed salmon, a staple in Nordic diets, presents complex welfare challenges and nutritional considerations, especially concerning iron deficiency anemia on vegan diets.
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Live Export Replacement: Plant-Based Protein Pathway in 2024
Discover plant-based protein alternatives to live export, reducing animal suffering and environmental impact in 2024.
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Solar Panels: Renting vs Buying vs Community for Eating Disorder Recovery 2025
A sustainable-living travel guide for individuals recovering from disordered eating, comparing solar panel options to reduce financial and environmental stress.
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Vegan Cast-Iron Cooking in the West African Context: A Culinary Journey
Discover the rich flavors of West Africa through vegan cast-iron cooking, creating delicious, nutritious, and climate-friendly meals.
3 min read
Vegan Calcium in Southeast Asia: How the Veganuary Coalition Is Closing the Dairy Gap, 2024
A profile of the Veganuary coalition's targeted campaign to popularise vegan calcium sources across Southeast Asia, from tofu to moringa, and its measurable impact on public health and animal welfare.
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Regenerative Beef Claims: What Audits Show in 2024
Unveiling the truth behind regenerative beef claims: A comparison of leading audits and certifications in 2024
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The Environmental Impact of Factory Farming: A Science-Backed Guide
Emissions, water pollution, land use and deforestation — what the peer-reviewed evidence says about industrial animal agriculture, and what actually reduces the damage.
5 min read
The Spent Hens Checklist: Ethical Choices for Climate-Conscious Consumers in 2024
For climate-conscious consumers, understanding the hidden cruelty faced by spent hens is crucial for making ethical and sustainable food choices.
5 min read
ETHICS EXAMINED — Is Dairy's Climate Impact in Southeast Asia Ethical? 2024
Assessing the ethical implications of the burgeoning dairy industry's climate impact across Southeast Asia requires a nuanced understanding of economic development, food security, and environmental stewardship.
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Beak Trimming Policy Reform in 2024: Essential Strategies for Animal Welfare Advocates
Beak trimming policy reform focuses on phasing out this painful procedure in poultry farming by advocating for improved husbandry, genetic selection, and enriched environments.
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Fast-Growth Chicken Genetics vs. Sustainable Rearing in Drought Regions 2024
Comparing fast-growth chicken genetics with sustainable rearing practices reveals vastly different environmental impacts and welfare outcomes, especially in drought-prone regions.
5 min read
Community Cats in the Andes: Scaling TNR in Mountainous Terrain, 2024
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for community cats in the Andean context present unique logistical and cultural challenges, requiring tailored, community-led strategies.
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A Brief History of Sustainable Menstrual Products: 2024 Milestones
The evolution of sustainable menstrual products reveals a journey from improvisational methods to sophisticated, eco-conscious alternatives, reshaping menstrual care.
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Climate Justice vs. Climate Equality: What's the Real Difference?
While both concepts pursue fairness in the climate crisis, understanding what climate justice truly is reveals a deeper focus on addressing historical wrongs and systemic inequities.
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The Ghost in the Water: How Environmental DNA Is Rewriting Conservation
By analyzing genetic traces shed into water, air, and soil, scientists can now detect species without ever seeing them, transforming biodiversity monitoring from a guessing game into a precise science.
10 min read
The Crimson Tide: How Slaughterhouse Waste Is Poisoning America's Waterways
Beyond the slaughterhouse walls lies an unseen crisis: a daily deluge of highly concentrated wastewater overwhelming local ecosystems, sidestepping regulations, and threatening community water sources.
9 min read
Saturated Fat Showdown: Plant vs Animal Sources – The Survival of Pigby
Diving into the mechanism-level differences of saturated fats from plant and animal sources, as told through the survival story of Pigby.
3 min read
Vegan Diet and Postpartum Recovery: The Complete Guide
Discover the science-backed benefits and practical tips of adopting a vegan diet during postpartum recovery.
2 min read
The Plant-Based Traveller's Guide to Reading a Nutrition Panel: What Really Matters for Fenceline Communities in 2024
A practical guide for BIPOC and low-income travellers navigating processed plant-based foods by decoding nutrition labels with a focus on sodium, added sugar, and fibre.
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Red Meat & Cancer: The IARC's Verdict — Southeast Asia's Perspective in 2024
The IARC's red meat and cancer linkage sparks debate. We decode the report for Southeast Asia in 2024.
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Uncovering Dairy Marketing 'Legal Loopholes' in Europe: A 2024 Investigation
An undercover investigation reveals how dairy marketing exploits legal grey areas in Europe to promote products, challenging independent nutrition science.
5 min read
How Much Protein Do Vegans Really Need?
A scientific look at vegan protein requirements, dispelling common myths and providing evidence-based guidelines for calculating your personal plant-based protein intake.
7 min read
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Frequently asked questions
- Do vegans need B12 supplements?
- Yes. Reliable B12 comes from supplements or fortified foods; plant foods do not contain a dependable active form.
- How much B12 should I take?
- Common regimens are around 50 mcg daily or 2,000 mcg weekly of cyanocobalamin — absorption falls as dose rises, hence the higher weekly figure.
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