The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee This Grocery Store Tool Instantly Tells You How Healthy Any Food Really Is
Feb 5, 2026
Sam Citro Alexander, founder and CEO of FoodHealth Score and former beauty pro turned gut-health advocate, unveils a 1–100 tool that instantly rates foods by analyzing ingredients and nutrition panels. Short, lively segments show misleading labels, surprising low scores for nostalgic snacks, the confusing middle like granola, and a Chrome extension that suggests healthier swaps while you shop.
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Grandmother's Prediabetes Sparked The Tool
- Sam built Food Health Score after her grandmother's prediabetes and confusion over 'healthy' packaged foods.
- They discovered front-of-package claims often contradict ingredients and nutrition on the back of the package.
Score Based On Mediterranean Principles
- The Food Health Score aligns with a Mediterranean-style dietary protocol prioritizing whole foods and fiber.
- It uses dietary guidelines (2020–2025) to emphasize nutrients like fiber missing from typical U.S. diets.
Shop By A Simple 1–100 Color Scale
- Use the 1–100 score and color bands to prioritize foods: dark green (80+) best, light green (50–79) often, yellow (20–49) sometimes, red (1–19) rarely.
- Favor fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains and limit red-scoring treats.
