See What's In Your Meal

How AI Nutrition Tracking Works

Traditional calorie counting apps rely on barcode scanning and searching through massive food databases. This works for packaged foods, but falls short for home-cooked meals, restaurant dishes, and mixed plates — the meals most people actually eat.

AI-powered nutrition tracking takes a different approach. Describe your meal in plain language — "grilled salmon with quinoa and roasted vegetables" — and the AI identifies the ingredients, estimates portions based on typical serving sizes, and calculates the full nutritional breakdown. No searching, no scanning, no guesswork.

Peak Macro's AI can also analyze photos of your meals, break down complex dishes into individual components, and categorize foods by quality — nutritious, processed, or ultra-processed — so you understand not just how much you're eating, but how well.

Understanding Your Macros

Macronutrients — protein, carbohydrates, and fats — are the three nutrients your body needs in large amounts. Each plays a distinct role:

• Protein builds and repairs muscle, supports immune function, and keeps you feeling full. Most adults benefit from 0.7-1.0g per pound of bodyweight daily.
• Carbohydrates are your body's primary energy source, fueling both physical activity and brain function. Quality matters — whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are preferable to refined sugars.
• Fats support hormone production, nutrient absorption, and cell health. Healthy sources include avocados, nuts, olive oil, and fatty fish.

Tracking macros gives you more control than counting calories alone. Two meals with the same calorie count can have very different effects on your body depending on their macro composition.

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