How we write
Editorial methodology
Nutrient composition is derived from USDA FoodData Central. Health claims, dietary reference values and nutrient functions are based on EFSA, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, WHO guidance and peer-reviewed scientific literature indexed in PubMed — systematic reviews and meta-analyses are prioritised over individual studies. Practical nutrition explanations and evidence summaries are informed by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — The Nutrition Source, which synthesises current scientific consensus into accessible dietary guidance. Harvard is used to explain the primary evidence — never to override it.
Language we use
We describe what nutrients may support, contribute to, or are involved in. We do not claim any ingredient cures disease, detoxes the body, prevents cancer, guarantees weight loss, or instantly boosts immunity.
Personalisation
Numbers on this site are estimates. Requirements, tolerance, and clinical situations vary between individuals. Where medication or a health condition is relevant, we say so — but the specific guidance belongs with a qualified clinician.
No single "health score"
We deliberately avoid rating ingredients or meals with a single number. Foods are complex, diets more so, and context — activity, culture, budget, taste — matters. Instead we assess along multiple axes so patterns are visible without collapsing into a verdict.
This platform provides general nutrition information and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nutritional needs vary between individuals.