Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Healthatize?
Healthatize is a free browser extension designed to help you make healthier food choices by analyzing food and drink items from various online retailers. It classifies items as unprocessed, processed, or ultra-processed and provides healthier alternatives where possible.
2. How does Healthatize determine if a food is processed?
Healthatize uses the NOVA food classification system, which groups foods based on their degree of processing. It evaluates items to categorize them as unprocessed, processed, or ultra-processed.
3. What does the NOVA classification badge mean?
Grey: Item not found or not a food/drink product.
Green: Unprocessed food.
Orange: Processed food.
Red: Ultra-processed food.
4. How does Healthatize get its data?
Healthatize uses API data to analyze the product title and nutritional information from various sources.
5. What is the Seasonal Produce feature?
Healthatize shows a list of seasonal produce to help you discover fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables available during the current time of year.
6. Can Healthatize help people with dietary restrictions?
Yes! Healthatize flags items as vegan, gluten-free, or palm-oil-free. It also provides icons that link to detailed articles about what these labels mean for your diet.
7. How do I install the Healthatize extension?
You can install Healthatize directly from the Chrome Web Store by searching for “Healthatize” or by visiting this link.
8. Is Healthatize free to use?
Yes, Healthatize is completely free to use, with no hidden charges or subscription fees.
9. Does Healthatize collect my personal data?
No, Healthatize does not collect or store any personal information. It only analyzes food and drink items based on your search.
10. Can I use Healthatize on mobile devices?
Currently, Healthatize is only available as a browser extension for desktop users, but we are exploring options for mobile devices in the future.
11. How can I report a bug or request a new feature?
If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for new features, please contact our support team at healthatize@gmail.com.
12. Who is Healthatize for?
Healthatize is designed for anyone who wants to make informed, healthier food choices, including weight lifters, parents, dieters, health enthusiasts, people with health conditions, athletes, dieticians, and doctors.