Photographing your plate is the fastest way to build a food diary—computer vision guesses foods and portions in seconds. Accuracy is good for direction, not lab precision: hidden oils, mixed dishes, and deep bowls confuse models. Treat the first pass as a draft you adjust once, not gospel.
Improve hits by shooting top-down, good lighting, and including a reference size when possible. Log immediately after eating while memory is fresh. For repeat meals, save them as favorites so the app learns your usual breakfast or post-workout shake.
Once a week, manually check one high-protein meal and one restaurant meal against labels or menus. Photo logging wins on adherence; spot checks win on calibration. Trends over seven days matter more than any single entry.
