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Consumer Reports: some plant-based protein shakes have over 15x safe lead levels

Need a little extra heavy metal with your morning smoothie? Consumer Reports tested 23 protein powders and shakes and ...
CNN

Good or bad? Plant-based and cow’s milk are not always nutritionally equal, study says

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for ...
Newsweek

Scientists Analyzed How Over 200 Plant-Based Milks Compare to Cow’s Milk

It's hard to believe that plant-based milk substitutes can deliver the same nutritional benefits as cow's milk. And, in most cases, they can't. Milk alternatives can be found in 12 percent of U.S.
Science Daily

Elevated CO2 levels cause mineral deficiency in plants resulting in less nutritious crops

For years, scientists have seen enhanced photosynthesis as one of the only possible bright sides of increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) -- since plants use carbon dioxide for ...