40 h. ago RFK Jr says they are poisoning us, influencers call them unnatural – but what is the truth about seed oils?

The common cooking ingredient has sparked fierce debate since the US health secretary urged people to avoid itIt’s curious that something so bland could cause so much controversy. Most of us have a bottle of seed oil, normally called vegetable oil in the UK, in our kitchens – a nearly tasteless but very useful fat that has been a commonplace cooking ingredient for decades.And yet this previously unremarkable golden liquid has sparked online furore and vicious debate. Nutrition influencers on social media have described it as “toxic”, “inflammatory”, “unnatural” and the root cause of the obesity epidemic. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago No one can agree on perfect toast colour but some say 'it's not a debate'

Chelsea FC and Manchester City's women's teams have shared their thoughts on the perfect slice of toast - with some saying they would give a certain shade to those they don't like

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4 d. ago People are furiously debating what ideal toast colour actually is

A group of footballers have sparked a debate after revealing their preferred shade of toast – with plenty of members of the British public wading in on the debate too

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5 d. ago Toast colour chart causes huge debate as people can't agree on 'correct' colour

A group of footballers have sparked a heated debate after being asked to choose their favourite colour from a chart showing slices of toast at varying degrees of 'doneness'

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9 d. ago Jade's boyfriend gives verdict on the fact Little Mix icon earns more than him

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has enjoyed huge success as a member of the chart topping group - while her boyfriend, Jordan Stephens, has enjoyed success in a band of his own

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1 week ago DWP stands firm on decision not to pay women State Pension age compensation

More than 160,000 people have signed an online petition that has now been debated by MPs.

Economics

1 week ago Fierce debate breaks out online over what the lines on towels are REALLY for

People online from around the world have debated the true purpose of the flat lines found near the shorter edge of their towels this weekend - after being left shocked by one person's claim.

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3 w. ago 'I hate the baby name my cousin picked out – her son sounds like cartoon character'

People have been debating whether or not this unusual baby name is suitable for a little boy – some have compared it to a cartoon character and others associate it with pets

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