Feature overview
Food Analysis and Nutrition Logging
Log meals faster and keep nutrition trends clear.
Capture meals with photos or manual entries and keep a structured nutrition diary that supports your goals.
Helfi is built to reduce the friction of meal logging while keeping the data accurate enough to review each week.
Photo-assisted analysis gives you a starting point, and manual edits keep the final entry under your control.
Consistent food logging feeds into weekly insights and makes nutrition trends more meaningful.
As a food diary app and nutrition tracking app, it supports macro tracking, packaged foods, and manual entries in one flow.
Key capabilities
Built for deeper health context
Photo-assisted logging
Snap a photo and review suggested ingredients before saving the entry.
Flexible meal editing
Adjust portions, swap ingredients, or build meals manually when needed.
Nutrition trends
Track macros, calories, and nutrient trends alongside your health goals.
Packaged food lookup
Scan barcodes or search branded foods to log packaged items quickly.
How it works
A detailed walkthrough
Step 01
Capture meals in real life
Log meals wherever you eat so the diary stays accurate without interrupting the moment.
Snap meals at home, in the office, or out at a restaurant to keep the log realistic.
Photos give you visual context later when you review trends or spot patterns.
You can capture quickly and add detail once you have time.
- Designed for real-world meals
- Works at home or while dining out
- Keeps a visual record for later review
- Pairs with the AI scan step next
- No heavy typing to get started
Step 02
AI photo scan and ingredient breakdown
Upload a meal photo and start with a structured breakdown.
Photo analysis provides a quick starting point for ingredients and portions.
You can review the entry and adjust it before saving the final log.
This keeps the workflow fast while still letting you refine the data.
- Quick capture from your phone
- Review suggested items before saving
- Ingredient cards auto-populate
- Built for fast daily use
- Keeps the diary consistent
Step 03
Manual edits and build-a-meal
Create meals manually when you need more control.
Search ingredients, adjust portions, and build meals from scratch.
This keeps entries accurate when a photo alone is not enough.
Saved meals make it easier to repeat common recipes.
- Manual ingredient search
- Portion control and adjustments
- Save common meals for reuse
- Full control over your log
- Aligned with your nutrition goals
Step 04
Nutrition diary and trends
Stay consistent with a nutrition diary that feeds into weekly insights.
Daily entries build a stronger weekly report and keep goals visible.
Trend views make it easier to spot changes in macros or calorie balance.
You can compare weeks to see how changes in diet affect energy or mood.
- Daily and weekly summaries
- Macro balance at a glance
- Goal alignment built in
- Works with check-ins and mood tracking
- Supports long-term trend review
Step 05
Packaged foods and barcode scanning
Log packaged foods faster with barcode lookup and branded product entries.
Barcode lookup pulls nutrition data from multiple sources so you can add packaged items without manual entry.
Branded foods stay in your diary with serving sizes and nutrition details you can edit.
This keeps packaged food logging consistent with your photo and manual entries.
- Barcode scanning for packaged foods
- Branded product nutrition details
- Fast add to your food diary
- Edit portions and serving sizes
- Keeps entries aligned with weekly insights
Step 06
Food recommendations and context
Use the recommendation tools to explore options that match your goals.
Helfi can explain how different foods align with your targets or recent trends.
This helps you make informed choices without starting from scratch every meal.
Recommendations are meant to support decision making, not replace professional advice.
- Goal-aligned suggestions
- Explanation views for transparency
- Faster meal planning decisions
- Helps reduce guesswork
- Built around your tracking history
Use cases
Who this is for
Everyday meal tracking
Keep a consistent food diary without spending time on manual entries for every meal.
Goal-based nutrition
Monitor nutrition against wellness goals such as energy, sleep, or digestion support.
Performance nutrition
Track macronutrients and fueling habits to support training routines.
Outcomes
What this feature unlocks
- Faster meal logging with edits you control.
- Nutrition trends that show up in weekly reports.
- Clearer links between what you eat and how you feel.
- A consistent food diary that is easy to maintain.
- Better alignment between meals and health goals.
- Less manual work when reviewing nutrition patterns.
Ready to see it in action?
Create an account and start tracking today. Your first week powers the weekly report.