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Food Myths, Explained

Foods people think are healthy — and foods people think are fine — checked against the NOVA classification system.

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NOVA 4Ultra processed3 min read

Is Granola Actually Healthy?

The breakfast food marketed as wholesome often has more sugar than cornflakes.

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NOVA 4Ultra processed3 min read

Is Fruit Juice as Healthy as Fruit?

Parents give it to kids every morning — but juice is not the same as eating fruit.

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NOVA 3Moderately processed3 min read

Is Oat Milk Actually Good For You?

The plant-based trend everyone loves — but most oat milks are more processed than you think.

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NOVA 4Ultra processed3 min read

Is Flavoured Yogurt Healthy?

Plain yogurt is level 2. Flavoured yogurt is level 4. Here is why they are completely different.

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NOVA 4Ultra processed3 min read

Are Protein Bars Actually Healthy?

High protein does not mean clean. Most protein bars have ingredient lists as long as a candy bar.

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NOVA 4Ultra processed3 min read

Are Veggie Burgers Healthier Than Meat?

Plant-based does not automatically mean less processed. Some veggie burgers are worse than beef.

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NOVA 4Ultra processed3 min read

Is Instant Ramen Bad For You?

It is cheap, fast and filling — but instant ramen is one of the most processed foods you can buy.

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NOVA 3Moderately processed3 min read

Are Rice Cakes a Healthy Snack?

The ultimate diet food — but rice cakes are highly processed and spike blood sugar fast.

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NOVA 4Ultra processed3 min read

Is Falukorv Healthy?

A Swedish classic — but what is it actually made of?

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NOVA 2Everyday food3 min read

Is Butter Actually Bad For You?

Butter had a terrible reputation for decades — but is it really deserved?

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NOVA 1As clean as it gets3 min read

Is Oatmeal the Healthiest Breakfast?

The classic Swedish breakfast — and one of the cleanest foods you can eat.

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NOVA 2Everyday food3 min read

Is Kvarg (Quark) Actually Healthy?

The protein trend everyone loves — but what is kvarg really?

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NOVA 2Everyday food3 min read

Is Filmjölk (Swedish Fermented Milk) Healthy?

A Swedish dairy product with a long history — and a surprisingly clean ingredient list.

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NOVA 2Everyday food3 min read

Is Crispbread (Knäckebröd) Healthy?

Sweden's most iconic bread — but not all crispbreads are equally clean.

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NOVA 3Moderately processed3 min read

Are Swedish Meatballs Healthy?

Homemade or store-bought — it makes a huge difference to the NOVA level.