ultra-processed-food

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nutrition nova ultra-processed-food food-quality monteiro May 14, 2026

NOVA Groups: Why 'Ultra-Processed' Isn't the Same as 'High-Calorie'

NOVA sorts food by processing, not calories. A 400-calorie bowl of oats and a 400-calorie bowl of sugary cereal differ in ways macros cannot capture. Here's how the four groups work.

nutrition ultra-processed-food micronutrients glycemic-index polyphenols May 4, 2026

Nutrition Intelligence: What's Actually In Your Food Beyond Calories and Macros

NOVA processing, polyphenol diversity, meal-level glycemic index, chrono-nutrition, IARC exposure, and 35 micronutrients — the nutritional dimensions calorie counters ignore.