**Weekly Healthy Recipe Builder App for iOS**
**Overview**
The Weekly Healthy Recipe Builder app is designed to help users plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks based on their daily calorie needs. The app generates a unique weekly meal plan that limits refined foods and provides users with detailed recipe information, including ingredient amounts, cooking instructions, and nutritional details.
**Core Features**
1. **Daily Calorie Input**: Users input their daily calorie needs, and the app generates a personalized meal plan.
2. **Unique Recipes**: The app generates a new set of unique recipes every week, ensuring users don't get bored with the same meals.
3. **2 Snacks per Day**: In addition to breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the app includes two healthy snack options per day.
4. **Limit Refined Foods**: Recipes are designed to minimize refined foods, promoting whole, nutritious ingredients.
5. **Recipe Details**: Each recipe includes:
* Ingredient amounts
* Cooking instructions
* Total calories
* Macronutrient amounts (protein, carbohydrates, fat)
* Micronutrient amounts (vitamins, minerals)
6. **Weekly Grocery List**: The app generates a comprehensive grocery list based on the user's meal plan, making shopping a breeze.
**App Screens**
1. **Onboarding**: Users input their daily calorie needs and any dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free).
2. **Weekly Meal Plan**: The app displays a weekly meal plan, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks per day.
3. **Recipe Details**: Users can view detailed recipe information, including ingredients, cooking instructions, and nutritional details.
4. **Grocery List**: The app generates a comprehensive grocery list, organized by aisle and ingredient.
5. **Settings**: Users can adjust their daily calorie needs and dietary restrictions, and access app settings and FAQs.
**Technical Requirements**
1. **Backend**: Develop a robust backend using a technology stack such as Node.js, Express, and MongoDB to store and process user data and recipe information.
2. **API Integration**: Integrate with a reliable nutrition API (e.g., Nutritionix, Spoonacular) to access a vast library of healthy recipes and nutritional data.
3. **Frontend**: Build a user-friendly iOS app using Swift and Xcode, with a clean, modern design that showcases recipe information and nutrition details.
4. **Database**: Design a secure database to store user data, recipe information, and nutritional data.
**Design and User Experience**
1. **Clean and Minimalist Design**: Use a clean, modern design that makes it easy for users to navigate the app and access recipe information.
2. **Recipe Cards**: Design visually appealing recipe cards that display essential information, including ingredients, cooking instructions, and nutritional details.
3. **Customizable**: Allow users to customize their meal plan by swapping out recipes or adjusting portion sizes.
4. ** Gamification**: Incorporate gamification elements, such as rewards or challenges, to encourage users to stick to their meal plan and make healthy choices.
**Development Timeline**
**Milestone 1: Research and Planning** (2 weeks)
* Research healthy eating habits and nutrition guidelines
* Plan the app's core features and functionality
* Develop a detailed wireframe and prototype
**Milestone 2: Backend Development** (8 weeks)
* Develop the backend using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB
* Integrate with a nutrition API
* Develop a database to store user data and recipe information
**Milestone 3: Frontend Development** (12 weeks)
* Build the iOS app using Swift and Xcode
* Design and implement the user interface and user experience
* Integrate with the backend API
**Milestone 4: Testing and Deployment** (4 weeks)
* Test the app for bugs and performance issues
* Conduct user testing and gather feedback
* Deploy the app to the App Store
**Total Development Time: 26 weeks**
**Estimated Cost: $150,000 - $200,000**
This estimate assumes a team of 2-3 developers, 1 designer, and 1 project manager working on the project. The cost may vary depending on the complexity of the app, the experience of the development team, and any additional features or requirements.
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