Carb Counter and Tracker 2.12.8

This application offers a structured approach to managing carbohydrate intake, which can be instrumental in reducing the risk or aiding the management of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome—including high blood pressure and elevated LDL cholesterol—obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), certain cancers, inflammation, and susceptibility to infections. Given the significant role inflammation plays in osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, depression, and Alzheimer's disease, careful monitoring of diet is advisable.

The app allows users to set daily carbohydrate intake targets based on medical guidance, personalized preferences for food quantities (grams or ounces), and preferred display formats for carbohydrate content—such as grams per serving, percentage of target per serving, grams per 100 grams or ounce, or percentage relative to 100 grams or 1 ounce.

Food and beverage intake can be efficiently recorded using multiple methods including barcode scanning, voice dictation, search function, or by favoriting items with adjustable serving sizes. A note feature is available for users to add relevant comments or details.

Progress tracking includes daily and long-term monitoring, with options to export data for sharing with healthcare professionals. The app supports synchronization with other First Line Medical Communications Ltd nutrient tracking apps and integration with Apple's HealthKit platform.

Users can customize their experience by adding personal foods and recipes and modifying serving sizes to suit individual needs, thereby extending the app's database beyond its initial 400 items for personalized nutrition management.

Food and beverage popups provide detailed information indicating whether items are plant-based, good prebiotics, probiotics, or ultra-processed foods (UPFs), aiding users in making informed dietary choices. Where available, data on FODMAP content helps support individuals managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The app employs a color-coded system and icons to facilitate understanding of nutritional quality and microbiome support:

• Purple text: All high-carbohydrate foods containing over 35g of carbs per serving.
• Green text: Plant-based foods suitable for inclusion in a diverse gut microbiome diet, containing fewer than 35g of carbs per serving; indicated by a green leaf icon. Foods particularly beneficial as prebiotics are shown in dark green.
• Gold text: Probiotic foods with less than 35g of carbs per serving; marked with a microbe icon.
• Red text: Likely ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with less than 35g of carbs per serving; signified by a warning triangle icon.
• Black text: Foods with less than 35g of carbs per serving that are not classified as UPF nor specifically as plant-based, prebiotic, or probiotic; considered healthy when consumed in moderation within a balanced diet.