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Re: Workplace Health
I really like the Cronometer's "Add Food" button because it allows me to see the caloric and nutritional content of whatever it is I think I want to eat, before I eat it. Just seeing that information on the screen--and what it will do to my daily intake limitations-- makes me consider whether or not I REALLY want to eat it.
Feature Request: Food Comparison Tool
Hi, New gold member here with a feature request.
A tool to compare two foods (or recipes) nutrients side by side. Currently, you have to open up two browser windows and compare side by side. It is not easy to see the differences. This is a faster way to compare two foods.
Example: Kaiser Roll vs Wheat Bagel
- Select Food 1 (Kaiser Roll)
- Select Food 2 (Wheat Bagel)
See photo for a rough mock-up of what this would look like.
Also, separate request, native dark theme please. So much easier on the eyes. I am using a browser plugin to achieve this color theme.
Re: What integration would you like to see next?
This may be a duplicate, but I would like to see:
Information transferred from Fitbit Dashboard in addition to activity: steps, calories burned, miles, floors.
Information transferred from Withings scales in addition to Weight and Fat Mass: BMI, Bone Mass, Muscle Mass, Lean Mass, Water Mass.
Keto Mojo Sync - Blood Glucose and Ketone readings upon syncing. Add GKI as a measurement ((Glucose/18)/Ketone) for tracking.
Allow user to multi-add Biometrics to diary
Please add the option "allow multi-add Biometrics to diary". In the morning I record my weight, pulse, mood, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure all at once. It would be excellent to have the ability to enter all those metrics in at the same time. Currently the app has the functionality to allow multi-add foods which has made it so much more convenient. I need that exact same functionality with biometrics.
Thanks
Edward.
Re: What integration would you like to see next?
Alexa would be nice. Could have alexa add a dinner from the app to the daily food diary.
pgsull
Compare Foods
I have two common scenarios:
1) I am adding a new food to my diary and have to figure out which database entry has the most complete and accurate nutritional data.
2) I am trying to decide what to eat between a few options and trying to figure out which one is the best choice nutritionally.
In either case, it would be very useful to be able to do side by side comparisons of foods. That way I can make sure I'm getting the database entries that have data on all the nutrients of interest to me. Many times I only realize after a long time of using a particular entry that it is completely missing in potassium, magnesium, or the amino acid profile for its primary protein source(s). That way I can also choose foods based on which one complements my nutritional needs for the day. Oh wow, I could eat THAT but THIS would be the better choice given my current nutrient ratios for today.
The oracle is really nice, but I'm surprised it doesn't allow for direct comparisons.
As a last note, it'd be really nice to be able to search with more granularity. Like which foods database, or search and sort based on number of nutrients accounted for or by amounts of this or that nutrient.
Re: Do sunflower seeds prevent absorption of other nutrients?
Hello @AndrewBrown ,
Our bodies ability to absorb and assimilate nutrients from food is termed "bioavailability". The bioavailability of nutrients is influenced by our individual health and nutrition status, as well as what foods and beverages we consume together.
Many plant foods contain "phytates" or "phytic acid", which is essentially where the plant stores phosphorus. Unfortunately, phytates or phytic acid can make it harder to absorb nutrients like calcium, iron, and zinc. However, absorption of these nutrients would only be a concern on a vegan diet, where intake of phytic acid is high. That said, the impact of phytic acid can be reduced by consuming vitamin C, and sprouting, soaking, or fermenting the grain/seed.
Personally, I don't think that your consumption of sunflower seeds would have any significant impact on the bioavailability of the foods you suggested. 
Kind regards,
Re: Weight Loss Challenges
Hi Greenflower I just recently started the Keto diet as laid out by Dr. Mercola in his book "Fat for Fuel", and I find eating a higher fat diet keeps me from being hungry at all. His program is more for healing and preventing illness, than weight loss, but weight loss is the major bonus for me. I know that per gram fat has more calories than carbs or protein, but that might be something that you could try - adding more healthy fats to your diet. I have an avocado every day, they really keep me full and satisfied. Just choose healthy fats and see how it works for you.
Becky
BeckyL
Cronometer hits 3 MILLION Sign Ups!
We have been waiting for this day!
Cronometer has officially reached 3 MILLION sign ups! That's 3 million people around the globe tracking their nutrition - with US!
Thank you so much for your supporting us it means the world!
Eliisa