Fiber Counter and Tracker 2.12.7

The significance of fiber as an essential anti-inflammatory nutrient is well-documented, particularly regarding its positive effects on the gut microbiome and immune system. A robust intake of fiber is associated with protection against various immune-related conditions, including type 2 diabetes, elevated LDL cholesterol levels, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and inflammatory disorders such as arthritis. Furthermore, research suggests potential protective effects against several types of cancer, as well as mood disorders and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Fiber plays a crucial role in promoting gastrointestinal health, significantly reducing the risks of constipation, diverticular disease, and hemorrhoids. Additionally, it aids in weight management and acts as a preventive measure against obesity. Despite these benefits, many individuals fail to meet recommended fiber intake levels, potentially compromising their health.

The app offers a structured approach to achieving optimal fiber intake tailored to individual preferences. Users can personalize their daily fiber targets based on guidance within the app and select their preferred display units for food weights and fiber content.

Record your food and beverage consumption through various methods such as barcode scanning, voice dictation, direct searches, or favoriting commonly used items. The flexibility of serving sizes allows for continuous personalization. The notepad feature enables users to make additional notes regarding their dietary choices.

Monitor your daily and long-term nutritional progress while easily exporting data for consultation with healthcare professionals. Integration with Apple’s HealthKit is also supported, alongside synchronization with other nutrient counter apps from First Line Medical Communications Ltd.

The database features over 400 items that users can customize by adding their own foods and recipes. Each food entry provides crucial information on whether items are plant-based, beneficial prebiotics or probiotics, or classified as ultra-processed foods (UPFs). For individuals with irritable bowel syndrome, the app indicates high or low FODMAP content where applicable.

In terms of nutritional categorization:

1. High-fiber foods (those containing more than 3g of fiber per serving) are highlighted in purple. Additional information is accessible via the food name including serving sizes, with corresponding icons indicating plant status (green leaf), ultra-processed nature (red warning triangle), or probiotic content (gold microbe).
2. Plants with less than 3g of fiber per serving that fit within the recommended 30 types of plants per week for optimal gut health are designated in green typography. The most prebiotic varieties are shown in a darker shade of green.
3. Fermented foods containing beneficial live microbes categorized as probiotics are designated in gold when they contain less than 3g of fiber per serving.
4. Ultra-processed foods (those containing ingredients typically not found in home cooking) are indicated in red when they fall below the 3g fiber threshold. These foods are often linked to chronic health issues due to their high-calorie and low-nutrient profiles.
5. Foods that contain less than 3g of fiber but do not fall into any of the above categories are presented in black type; they can be included in a balanced diet when consumed moderately.