Fitsly's verified foods database contains over 1.9 million food items, each reviewed by nutritionists, giving you access to a vast range of options when designing meal plans for your clients. This article will show you how to effectively use the database to enhance your meal plans, ensuring they are diverse, balanced, and aligned with your clients' nutritional needs.
1. Why use the verified foods database?
The verified foods database is an essential tool for coaches looking to create comprehensive and personalized meal plans. Here are some key benefits of using it:
- Variety: Access to a large selection of foods allows you to create diverse meal plans that cater to different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Verified accuracy: Each item in the database has been reviewed by nutritionists, ensuring accurate nutritional information for better meal planning.
- Time-saving: Instead of manually adding every food item, you can quickly search and select from the database, speeding up the meal plan creation process.
2. Accessing the verified food database
To start using the database, go to the "Recipes" or "Meal Plans" pages when creating or editing meal plans or recipes. When adding a food item to a recipe or meal plan, you'll find a search bar where you can browse the database by:
- Food name: Search for a specific food like "Chicken Breast" or "Brown Rice."
- Brand: Look for branded items like "Chobani Greek Yogurt."
- Nutritional content: Filter by macronutrients, making it easier to find foods that fit specific dietary requirements (e.g., low-carb, high-protein).
Tip: You can mix custom foods you’ve created with items from the verified database when designing recipes and meal plans.
3. Adding verified foods to your meal plans
Once you’ve found the foods you want to include in a recipe or meal plan:
- Select the food item(s) from the search results.
- Define the serving size based on your client’s nutritional needs.
For example, if you’re building a high-protein breakfast meal, you might add:
- Egg Whites (150 grams)
- Oats (50 grams)
- Almond Butter (1 tablespoon)
As each item is added, Fitsly will calculate the total nutritional content, ensuring the meal aligns with your client's dietary goals.
4. Creating well-balanced meal plans
By leveraging the extensive verified database, you can ensure that every meal plan you design is nutritionally balanced. Here are a few strategies to follow:
- Mix protein, carbs, and fats: Ensure each meal includes a healthy balance of macronutrients to meet your client's daily requirements.
- Cater to dietary preferences: Use the database to find foods that align with specific dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or keto.
- Create variety: Incorporating different foods for each day or week helps keep your clients' meal plans interesting and sustainable.
5. Optimizing meal plans with verified foods
By integrating verified foods into your meal plans, you can optimize your clients' nutrition with confidence, knowing that the food information is accurate and up-to-date. Clients benefit from:
- Clear nutritional guidance: They know exactly what to eat and how it fits their goals.
- Personalization: You can adjust portion sizes and food choices based on their progress and feedback.
Tip: As you continue to use the verified database, you'll build a library of favorite foods that can be quickly accessed for future plans.
Using the verified food database in Fitsly allows you to elevate your meal plans by offering a wide range of food options that meet your clients' nutritional needs. Whether you’re building individual meals or full meal plans, the database serves as a trusted resource for creating balanced and varied diets.