The debate around processed foods is one of the most persistent in modern nutrition. For years, the NOVA classification system has served as the gold standard for categorizing foods by their level of processing—ranging from unprocessed or minimally processed to ultra-processed. However, NOVA has been criticized for its lack of nuance: very different foods, such as a candy bar and a sugar-free, fortified whole grain cereal, end up in the same category, making it hard to accurately assess their health impacts.

ORLANDO, FL – June 4, 2025 — This summer marks the final edition of the Orlando Keto Summit, an event that for years has brought together healthcare professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and patients around a shared goal: restoring metabolic health through conscious nutrition.

Study of 200,000 people finds diet quality, not just macronutrients, protects the heart

Top health groups warn: obesity drugs alone are not enough—nutrition is essential for long-term success

A new meta-analysis brings nuance to a long-standing debate in nutrition science: Is sugar really the villain when it comes to type 2 diabetes? According to researchers from Brigham Young University in Utah, alongside colleagues from Paderborn University and the University of Freiburg in Germany, how sugar is consumed matters more than how much.

Millions of consumers look to social media for advice on weight management. In 2025, the “protein craze” is generating the most buzz for diet seekers, young and old.