Yuka App

[SummerTimeGirl 580]

Last night I was made aware of an app called Yuka. Apparently you can scan a barcode of any food and it will tell you whether or not its a good or bad choice. A snip from the app page says.............

"Yuka is a free mobile app that allows you to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products and instantly see their impact on your health. A rating and detailed information help you understand the analysis of each product. When a product has a negative impact on your health, Yuka also recommends similar but healthier alternative products."

Like I said, I ONLY just found out about it last night and downloaded it. Only scanned a few items in the house here so far. Thankfully they listed as "Excellent" choices. LOL

Now, it's not specific to Bariatric Patients but I still think this could come in handy for many of us. Check it out if you want.

Edited January 26, 2022 by SummerTimeGirl

[huskymama 149]

There is a bariatric one that does the same and made for bariatric patients. I started using mine on the liquid stage and it counted down to surgery day now it counts out how many days since surgery and what I lost the month on liquids preop, what I’ve lost post op plus the combined loss it’s pretty awesome!

[SummerTimeGirl 580]

Which app is that? I started using the Baritastic one months ago but it doesn't seem to tell you what foods are good or better options like the one above. Just logs food, weight, etc.

[GradyCat 3,692]

That's interesting and good to know, especially since it's free.

[lizonaplane 1,605]

But... good or bad is RELATIVE. I mean, some things about cheese are GOOD - high in Calcium and Protein, while others are BAD - high in fat and saturated fat. Plus, people have different opinions about things.