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What's really in the food and cosmetics you buy, how product scores work, and how to shop with a little more confidence.
Scanner apps · · 6 min read
Looking for a Yuka alternative? What to look for in a food scanner app
Yuka made scanning groceries for a simple score popular. If you're comparing Yuka alternatives for iPhone, here's what actually matters — and how Novaz approaches each point.
Scanner apps · · 6 min read
How the Yuka score works — and how Novaz scores products
The Yuka score is built from nutrition (60%), additives (30%) and organic status (10%). Here's how that structure works, how Novaz applies it, and why two apps can still disagree.
Scanner apps · · 7 min read
Is the Yuka app accurate? What food scanner scores can and can't tell you
Scanner apps like Yuka and Novaz turn a label into one number. That's useful — and it has limits. Here's what a score gets right, what it misses, and how to use one well.
Food · · 6 min read
Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to spot them
Ultra-processed foods are made mostly from industrial ingredients you wouldn't cook with at home. Here's how the NOVA system defines them, what research says, and how to spot them on a label.
Cosmetics · · 5 min read
Deodorant vs. antiperspirant: ingredients to check before you buy
Antiperspirants reduce sweat; deodorants handle odor. Here's the difference, what the science says about aluminum, and which ingredients to check if your skin is sensitive.
Food · · 5 min read
7 simple grocery swaps that raise your score
Small changes to what goes in your cart add up. Seven easy grocery swaps — from yogurt to deli meat — and why each one tends to score higher.
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