Nova food classification

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The level of processing of the foods you consume daily might be something you don’t put a lot of thought into, however, it can have a very significant impact on your health and wellness and even on your weight loss goals. Today we’ll cover a classification system that takes these processing methods and their degree to help you make better meal choices, the NOVA classification.

Typical health guidance advises us to avoid processed foods, but almost all foods are processed to some extent. The NOVA classification system categorizes all foods and food products into four groups based on the nature, extent and purpose of the processes they have undergone following separation from nature. 1 - Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods 2 - Processed Culinary Ingredients 3 - Processed Foods 4 - Ultra-Processed Foods

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Although food is capable of providing us with both nutrients and non-nutrients, only one of them cannot provide all those essential or fundamental nutrients for the correct functioning of the organism of living beings. Therefore, it is essential to use a totally balanced, rich diet in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. In order for this to be accomplished, it was necessary to create a classification of foods.

Have you heard of the NOVA Food Classification System? I’m excited to share with you the essentials of this system because it simplifies healthy eating without extreme dieting. It’s a non-restrictive approach for people who value both health and food. The NOVA food classification system is a way to categorize foods based on the extent […]

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