📚 Guides

Guides

Practical articles to get the most out of the apps and make more conscious choices every day.

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App Guide
How to use the app for conscious grocery shopping
Learn to recognise ultra-processed foods and read additives in just a few minutes.
⏱ Read: 5 min 🎯 Level: beginner
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How to read a nutrition label
Everything you need to know to understand what's really in a product before putting it in your cart.
⏱ Read: 7 min 🎯 Level: beginner
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Additives vs ultra-processed foods: what's the difference?
Not all products with additives are ultra-processed, and not all ultra-processed foods are equally harmful. Find out the difference.
⏱ Read: 7 min 🎯 Level: beginner
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NOVA classification: what it is and how to use it
The 4 NOVA groups explained simply: from unprocessed food to ultra-processed, for more conscious everyday choices.
⏱ Read: 7 min 🎯 Level: beginner
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Ingredients to watch out for on labels
Hidden sugars, hydrogenated fats, controversial additives and excess sodium: a practical guide to what's worth limiting.
⏱ Read: 8 min 🎯 Level: beginner
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Recommended foods: the healthiest options at the supermarket
What to put in your cart instead of ultra-processed foods: wholegrains, real proteins, good fats and snacks that actually make sense.
⏱ Read: 7 min 🎯 Level: beginner
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Why ultra-processed foods are bad for you
Obesity, chronic inflammation, gut dysbiosis: the latest research on UPF risks explained in practical terms.
⏱ Read: 7 min 🎯 Level: beginner
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Food safety for children and the elderly
Additives and ingredients to avoid for the most vulnerable: a practical guide to safe shopping for families with children and elderly people.
⏱ Read: 8 min 🎯 Level: beginner