It's 10 pm. You've finally gotten the kids to bed, brought the dog back in from the yard, and checked your to-do list for tomorrow. As you finish brushing your teeth and climb into bed, can you recall everything you've eaten today? Maybe, maybe not.
But you know you should stick to a balanced diet—one with fruits, veggies, and whole grains. You don't need to skip sweets altogether, just don't have them with every meal, every day. As you lay your head against the pillow, you're not really sure what you ate. There was the Cobb salad at lunch...or was it a veggie burger with sweet potato fries? And was breakfast a bowl of granola with blueberries on top?
Mm. If only you'd written it all down. If you're like most busy professionals, you have enough to keep track of. Your eating habits don't top the list. However, the following digital tools can make the task easier.
AI Grocery Assistants
It all starts with what's in the kitchen. When you have healthy food available, you're less likely to stray. Leaving the grocery shopping up to your momentary whims is what can get you in trouble. Then, you pack a bag of chips in your lunch instead of the dried fruit mix.
AI grocery technology changes the game. It recommends meals and foods according to specific dietary needs. Say you're following an anti-inflammatory diet or a gut-friendly meal plan. No more checking labels and sifting through online recipe boards.
Smart grocery tech has your back. Once you see the recommendations, you give the OK. Your shopping list is made for you, and you can upload it to your favorite grocery store app to place an order. Alternatively, you could order the groceries from an online delivery or meal plan service to save even more time. Your kitchen will be stocked with the healthy foods you need.
Fitness Apps
You may already have a powerful digital tool on your smartphone if you have a fitness tracker. The global market for fitness trackers is strong, with revenue expected to be above $187.2 billion by 2032. While you might think wearable tech is only for tracking your steps, you may not have checked out everything the apps can do.
Some come with the ability to set your nutrition goals as well, letting you log everything you eat and drink. The apps contain a large database of foods, including items from popular restaurant chains and convenience stores. Within the database are calorie and nutrient counts, so you don't have to guess. You can adjust the serving size if you eat less or more than the typical amount.
What's great about these apps is that you're able to see if you're under, over, or on target for your daily nutrition goals. As you log each bite, you can monitor in real-time whether you need to cut back a little on your next meal. You'll also see where you are for each day, week, and month. As you accumulate steps and physical activity for the day, the app automatically adjusts according to calories in versus calories out.
Coaching Apps
Modifying your eating habits to support a healthier lifestyle is a marathon, not a sprint. It's the smaller changes you make over time that benefit you in the long run. Yet, it's not to say sticking with those behavior shifts isn't challenging. Sometimes, you need guidance and a cheerleader along the way.
Digital coaching apps combine food tracking with the extras some people need. With a subscription, access to online nutrition coaches and doctors is included. You'll also gain access to a digital community of like-minded individuals on similar journeys as yours. It's an additional layer of support at your fingertips.
Based on your nutrition goals, you'll get individualized coaching and lessons to help you maintain good eating habits. Your objective may be to lose weight or simply eat better. You tell the app your goals and a few details about your current health, including age range and height. You'll also disclose whether you have any underlying conditions, such as diabetes. A customized plan will be delivered to your email for you to review before you commit.
Genetic-Based Tools
The anecdotes have been there for decades. You know the friend who can eat whatever they want and stay thin. Then there's the person who only splurges a little, and their health seems to go off the rails almost instantly. Well, genetics and body types have a lot to do with this. And now, science and technology have finally caught up.
Your DNA can influence whether certain types of diets will align with the goals you're trying to achieve. Genetics can impact how your body processes certain foods and where it tends to store fat or excess calories. Advanced digital tools based on your DNA recommend a more tailored nutrition plan.
Some of these tools are add-ons from services that test your DNA for ancestry and susceptibility to specific health conditions. Others are standalone, but you can sync your results from an existing ancestry app if you already have a genetic profile. Regardless, you'll get nutrition recommendations to follow and track, sometimes with the help of a nutritionist or physician. With data sharing via telehealth services, medical professionals can coach you as you progress.
Staying on Track
When you're a busy professional, you feel like you need a separate schedule to keep track of your calendar. Adding your eating habits to the mix seems impossible. And, admittedly, it's sometimes easier to grab food while you're on the go.
By the end of the day, you don't know what you ate or how much. Digital tools can change this, giving you a snapshot of how close you are to meeting your nutritional goals. Some of these tools are nearly effortless, ensuring you have the food you need to stay on track. Others require a bit more work, but can be worth the insights you'll gain.
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