Understanding Nutri-Score: A Simple Guide to Making Healthier Food Choices

In today’s fast-paced world, making informed food choices can be challenging. With confusing labels and hidden ingredients, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where Nutri-Score comes in—a tool designed to simplify the process of identifying healthier food options at a glance.

What is Nutri-Score?

Nutri-Score is a front-of-pack label that provides a clear and easy-to-understand overview of a product's nutritional quality. It’s based on a five-color scale ranging from dark green (A) to red (E), with each letter representing a different level of nutritional quality. The goal is to help consumers make healthier food choices quickly and effortlessly.

• Dark Green (A): High nutritional quality

• Green (B): Good nutritional quality

• Yellow (C): Moderate nutritional quality

• Orange (D): Poor nutritional quality

• Red (E): Low nutritional quality

The score is calculated based on the amount of beneficial nutrients (fiber, protein, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts) versus negative nutrients (sugars, saturated fat, salt, and calories). This balance helps provide a more comprehensive understanding of the product's overall nutritional value.

How to Use Nutri-Score for Healthier Choices

Using Nutri-Score is straightforward. When you’re grocery shopping, simply compare the Nutri-Scores of similar products. For example, if you’re choosing between two brands of cereal, the one with a higher Nutri-Score (closer to A) is the healthier option.

Additionally, Healthatize—our browser extension—integrates Nutri-Score directly into your online shopping experience. As you browse food products, the extension displays the Nutri-Score right on the product page, allowing you to make healthier decisions without having to leave the website.

Why Nutri-Score Matters

Nutri-Score isn’t just another label—it’s a powerful tool in the fight against obesity and diet-related diseases. By choosing products with higher Nutri-Scores, you’re making a conscious decision to prioritize your health, reduce your risk of chronic conditions, and support a balanced diet.

The Future of Nutri-Score with Healthatize

As we continue to expand our database, Healthatize will provide even more detailed insights. Future articles will explore related tools like the NOVA score, which categorizes foods by their level of processing, and the Eco-Score, which rates products based on their environmental impact.

Nutri-Score is a simple yet effective tool for making healthier food choices. With the help of Healthatize, this information is at your fingertips, empowering you to make decisions that benefit both your health and the environment.

By incorporating Nutri-Score into your daily life and using Healthatize as your guide, you’re taking a significant step towards a healthier future. Stay tuned for more articles as we dive deeper into how you can optimize your diet with just a glance!