Sport & nutrition

**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.