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Taking Advantage Of Your Imported Sleep Stats

NEW: APPLE HEALTH & HEALTH CONNECT NOW IMPORTING SLEEP DATA

On the latest version of Cronometer, users can now import sleep data from Apple Health and Health Connect. Users will have access to a new Sleep Dashboard widget, a new Sleep Chart and will have more options for sleep metrics while creating Custom Charts.

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of sleep tracking and nutrition? Understanding your sleep patterns alongside keeping tabs on your diet can be crucial to a healthier you. Sleep and nutrition have a two-way and rather complex relationship, and we want to help simplify it! In this blog, we’ll cover how to import your sleep data into Cronometer and how you can go about leveraging that information.

So, grab a comfy seat (and maybe a cup of herbal tea), and let’s embark on this journey to better health, starting with the power of a good night’s sleep!

How To Import Your Sleep Data

Currently, we support the import of sleep data from Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura, WHOOP, Withings and Polar devices. If you haven’t already, sync a device with your Cronometer account.

During the sync process, make sure ‘Import Sleep’ is ticked as one of the metrics to import. Once connected, Cronometer will automatically bring in your sleep data as a biometric in your Diary. 

In the next section, we’ll go over where this data will appear and how you can use it to better understand the relationship between nutrition and your sleep. 

Understanding Your Sleep Data

On Your Diary

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You’ll see your imported sleep data show up as a biometrics in your Diary. Depending on your device, you may see several entries including sleep, sleep score and recovery score.

  • Sleep: this will show your total sleep duration. Click on the arrow on mobile or ‘Show More’ on web to see your Sleep Breakdown, which goes into more detail about your sleep stages.
  • Sleep Score: many devices will give you a score for how well you slept the previous night. If your device offers a ‘sleep score’, it will be imported.
  • Recovery: many devices will give you a score for how recovered and ready to take on the day you are. If your devices offers a ‘recovery score’, ‘body battery score’ or ‘readiness score’ it will be imported as the ‘Recovery’ biometric in Cronometer.

On Your Dashboard

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On your Dashboard, you’ll see a Sleep Widget, listing your sleep duration as well as your sleep and recovery scores, if available.

Click into the widget to access your Sleep Breakdown, which goes into more detail about the time you spent in different sleep stages, time in bed, the time you went to bed and the time you woke up. 

In Your Charts

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In your Charts (Dashboard > Charts) you’ll automatically see a Sleep Stages Chart, which gives you a more visual look at how long you’re spending in each sleep stage over time.

Click into the Chart widget to change the date range or change which days are displayed. You can also overlay fasting periods or your cycle phase (currently available from Oura only) on top of the Chart to see if those may be impacting the quality of your sleep.  

Gold users also have the ability to Chart their sleep stage against any nutrient or biometric. If you’re wondering how to apply that ability, keep reading for a couple of ideas!

Leveraging Your Sleep Data

How can I actually use this information, you ask? Here are a few ideas:

  • Chart your alcohol intake against your sleep: drinking alcohol can affect your sleep. Learn how by creating a Custom Chart with your alcohol intake and your sleep. Try looking at your sleep duration, your sleep score and each of the different sleep stages to drill down into what’s being affected the most.
  • Chart your caffeine intake against your sleep: caffeine consumption can impact your sleep. To see if it’s causing any disturbances, create a Custom Chart with your caffeine intake and your sleep. Try looking at your sleep duration, your sleep score and each of the different sleep stages to drill down into what’s being affected the most.
  • Chart magnesium intake against your sleep: magnesium appears to have positive impacts on your sleep duration and sleep quality. To see the evidence with your own personal data, create a Custom Chart with your magnesium intake and your sleep scores and sleep duration.
  • Chart sleep against your overall caloric intake: sleep has been reported to have an impact on your appetite. To see if you’re eating more (or less) when you’re tired, create a Custom Chart with your sleep score and your caloric intake. 
 
The possibilities are endless! Play around with different nutrients, biometrics and even fasting periods to see for yourself how sleep and diet are connected.

For some more information on how to improve your sleep quality, here are the micronutrients to pay attention to and some things to avoid. Or listen to this podcast episode with Dr. Rebecca Robbins for some more handy tips! 

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Whatever the reason you’re using Cronometer, we want to make your experience with our app as seamless as possible. So whether you’re looking to lose weight, track your macros or micros, time your intermittent fasts, or ensure you’re in ketosis, download the latest version of the app to make sure you have access to these new and improved features.

If you have a suggestion on how we can continue to improve the app in future Cronometer updates, please submit your feedback here.

March 8, 2024

Web Version Only

  • Instacart Web Integration: On the web version of Cronometer, we have introduced an integration with Instacart. This integration allows users to seamlessly order the ingredients in your Custom Meals and Recipes directly to their doorstep. To utilize this feature go to Foods >  Custom Meals and click on a meal or create a new one. Once you have selected your meal, on the top right will be an ‘Order via Instacart’ button which will redirect you to Instacart to set up your order. 
FEBRUARY 20, 2024

App Version 4.19.0

  • Renamed Home to Discover: On the mobile app we have renamed the ‘Home’ tab to ‘Discover’ to better reflect the contents of the tab. The Discover tab will function the same as before. 
  • iOS Design Changes: We have made some simple design changes on the iOS app to better complement the native iOS experience. 
FEBRUARY 1, 2024

App Version 4.18.0

  • Introduced Sleep Cycle Insights: Users with integrated devices can now analyze their sleep data from their Dashboard, Charts and Diary. Tap into the Sleep Breakdown to view your last nights Sleep Duration, Stages, Sleep Score and Recovery Score. To learn more about sleep data visit our blog How to Leverage Your Sleep Data. 
  • Option to Always Explode Custom Meal and Recipes: Now users have the option to have Custom Meals and Recipes always explode when they are added to the Diary. This feature creates Custom Meals and Recipes as individual food entries which allows users to adjust measurements or delete specific items altogether. Making changes to items after you’ve exploded a Custom Meal or Recipe will not alter the item itself. 
  • Health Connect Integration: As of February 9, 2024 all Android users will have the ability to connect their Cronometer account to Health Connect, a new Google app allowing you to share your health data across several platforms. Health Connect will act as a replacement integration for Samsung Health and Google Fit. To learn visit our blog Device Integration: Samsung Health.
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December 19, 2023

App Version 4.16.0

  • Introduced a new social sharing feature: Users can now share their Streaks and Diary on social media, via text or email straight from the Cronometer app. Tap the from your Streaks widget on your Dashboard or from your Diary, tap ⋮ > Share Diary Widgets > Select the sections you want to share and tap Next.
  • Improved water data for branded items: Select food and beverage entries will now have inferred water values to better reflect its water content. Water content for many branded items is not listed on the nutrition label, so in the past it may have not been accounted for. In this latest update, we will be using AI to estimate this value. Users may notice a magic wand icon and a label on the entry indicating that the water content for that item has been estimated.
December 5, 2023

App Version 4.15.0

  • New Lock Screen widget on IOS is now available: Users on Apple mobile devices can now add a Cronometer widget to their lock screens (Instructions on how to add widgets).
  • IOS home screen widget bug fixes.
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November 23, 2023
  • Added new imported metrics for WHOOP devices. Users can now import Sleep Score as a biometric into their Cronometer Diary and leverage it in any Chart.
  • Added new imported metrics for OURA devices. Users can now import their Sleep Score as a biometric into their Cronometer Diary and leverage it in any Chart.
  • Added new imported metrics for Garmin devices. Users can now import Sleep Score and Body Battery (Recovery) biometrics into their Cronometer Diary and leverage it in any Chart.
  • Added new imported metrics for Withings devices. Users can now import Sleep Score biometrics into their Cronometer Diary and leverage it in any Chart.
  • Added new imported metrics for Polar devices. Users can now import Sleep (including stages, excluding the awake stage) along with Sleep Score biometrics and leverage it in any Chart.
Sleep Data Updates on Cronometer with the Oura Ring.
Sleep Score Data update showing comparison with other metrics.
OCTOber 25, 2023
  • Introduced Cycle Tracking, powered by ŌURA. Our female users can now import and leverage their Cycle Insights data from ŌURA. We’ve introduced a new Dashboard widget, a Diary view and a Chart overlay to better understand the impacts of their menstrual cycle. Read more details.
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OCTOber 17, 2023

App Version 4.12.0

  • ‘Settings’ renamed to ‘More’. Users may notice that what was previously the ‘Settings’ tab is now named ‘More’ for a more accurate representation of the contents of that page.
  • Water tracking in beta. To a small percentage of users, we’ve released our first iteration of a new water tracking feature, making tracking your water intake a simple one-tap step. If you have access to this feature, we’d love to hear your feedback. Send us an email and let us know what you think.
September 7, 2023

App Version 4.11.1

  • + menu on mobile now configurable. Users now have the ability to customize the + menu on the mobile app. Long press on an icon to edit the menu. Arrange or delete the icons to suit your needs!
  • Long tap on food name to copy text. Users can now long tap on the title of a specific food item to copy the name and paste into any text field. This can be handy if you want to send the name of a food to your friends in a text or search for it in a web browser.
  • Added an Energy Level biometric. Users will now find Energy Level amongst the list of biometrics they can track. Select a number to record how your energy is feeling each day or throughout the day.
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august 24, 2023

App Version 4.10.0

  • Snapshots now available on mobile. Users now have the ability to upload photos on the mobile app. This functionality has existed on the web app for some time, and is now available on mobile. Keep track of your progress by adding a Snapshot from the home Home tab, then tap to Snapshots at the top.
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august 1, 2023

App Version 4.9.0

  • Introduced functionality to schedule items on repeat. Gold users will now be able to schedule foods, meals and recipes to repeat, making logging daily items much faster.
  • Introduced a simplified version of recipes (Custom Meals). All users will now have access to create a Custom Meal, which is a simplified version of a Custom Recipe. Meals do not have any serving sizes or advanced features so are best used for combining foods, beverages and supplements that you consume on a regular basis. For example, create a Custom Meal for your ‘weekday breakfast’ which includes two coffees, cream, sugar, a bagel and cream cheese.
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juLY 18, 2023

App Version 4.8.0

  • Added new edit functionality to Custom Charts. Gold users will now be able to edit the left and right Y axis variables from within the chart details. This means that users will no longer need to create a new chart to view impact for every nutrient, biometric or nutrition score. For example, if you have a  Custom Chart tracking your heart rate and sodium intake, you can tap on the > icon in the top right of that chart and change the sodium variable to calcium, potassium or magnesium to easily see if there is a correlation with other minerals (video below).
  • Moved ‘Mark Day As Complete’ function on mobile. We’ve made it a bit easier to mark your day as complete in the mobile app by adding a checkmark to the left side of the ⋮ menu in the top right corner of your Diary screen.
  • Added the ability to ‘Sort All Entries By Time’. We’ve added the ability for Gold users to sort their diary entries by time. This will organize your diary entries in chronological order based on the timestamp. Tap the ⋮ menu in the top right corner and click on ‘Sort All Entries by Time’. 
  • Changed logic for nutrition label type. When adding a Custom Food (manually or via the Barcode Scanner) we’ll now show you your most recently used label type or the 2016 American nutrition label as the default.
june 28, 2023

Web Version Only

  • Added data import functionality for MyPlate users. We’ve added some functionality to the web app to help prior MyPlate users make the switch to an alternative nutrition tracking app. MyPlate users can now import their MyPlate data directly into a Cronometer account. 
june 22, 2023

App Version 4.6.4

  • Added new imported metrics for Oura users. We’ve updated our Oura integration to introduce support for a few new metrics. Users can now import their readiness score, body temperature variation, respiration rate during sleep, heart rate variability during sleep and all-day heart rate data. Once users are on the latest version of the app, Oura users will need to re-authorize their integration in order to start importing these new metrics. 
  • Added new imported metrics for Withings users. We’ve updated our Withings integration to introduce support for two new metrics. Users can now import oxygen saturation and VO2 max data into their Cronometer Diary. 
  • iOS bug fixes. We’ve refactored the code behind our Apple Watch app and made some updates to fix a bug with our home screen widget.
june 14, 2023

App Version 4.6.3

  • Added new imported metrics for Withings users. We’ve updated our Withings integration to introduce support for two new metrics. Users can now import oxygen saturation and VO2 max data into their Cronometer Diary. 
may 29, 2023

App Version 4.6.2

  • Show a chart on your dashboard. On both web and mobile now, there is functionality that allows you to save a chart to your dashboard. From the Charts page, scroll down to a chart, and click on the three dot icon and click ‘Show on Dashboard’. That chart will now appear on the Dashboard landing page.
  • Now importing sleep stages for Fitbit users. Any users currently importing sleep from a Fitbit device will now notice that time data regarding light, deep and REM sleep stages will appear in the diary entry.
  • Now importing sleep stages for Withings users. Any users currently importing sleep from a Withings device will now notice that time data regarding light and deep sleep stages will appear in the diary entry.
may 19, 2023

App Version 4.6.0

  • Added new imported metrics for Garmin users. We’ve updated our Garmin integration to introduce support for a few new metrics. Users can now import blood pressure, heart rate variability, oxygen saturation and respiration rate. HRV, SpO2 and respiration rate are being imported as a time series, so you can click on the entry in your Diary to view a chart of how the metric has been changing over the day.
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april 27, 2023

App Version 4.5.0

  • Improvements to custom recipe serving sizes. Both the web and mobile apps have seen some simplification to how serving sizes are selected when creating a Custom Recipe. Users can continue using all previous Custom Recipe functionality by selecting the ‘Advanced Servings Sizes’ option.
  • Improved the Recipe Importer algorithm. We’ve retrained our algorithm for the Recipe Importer so some Gold users may notice a better success rate matching ingredients when importing a recipe.
  • Bug fixes.
april 11, 2023

App Version 4.4.0

  • Improvements to the fasting feature! Both the web and mobile apps have seen some big user interface changes to our fasting feature including the ability to schedule recurring fasts and options to have it show on the Diary screen and/or the Dashboard. Find more information here.
  • Pickleball added to the exercise database. Pickleball athletes can now choose the sport directly from our exercise database. Find it in the team sports category.
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MARCH 7, 2023

App Version 4.3.0

  • Bulk delete data! Users can now choose to delete their food, exercise, biometric, fast and note data in bulk for a specific date range. Navigate to settings > account > account data and select Bulk Delete Diary Data.
  • Improvements to the foods page. We’ve made some UI changes to the Foods page which simplifies the experience of creating, searching for and logging custom foods and recipes. Also our entire food database can now be searched from the Foods tab.
  • Show a chart on your dashboard. On the mobile app, there is now functionality that allows you to save a chart to your dashboard. From the Home tab, click Charts, scroll down to a chart, and tap on the arrow in the top corner. Scroll down and toggle on ‘Show on Dashboard’.
  • Added undo prompt upon deleting an entry. In case the swipe to delete action was done by mistake, users will now see a green ‘undo’ option after they’ve deleted a food, exercise or biometric entry on the diary.
The new Foods page.
The new Foods page.
Bulk delete your data.
Bulk delete your data.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023

App Version 4.2.2

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

App Version 4.2.0

  • Introducing a streak widget! We’ve introduced a new streak feature showing users their current streak, longest streak and all-time stats. Users can find this new widget on the Dashboard on web or the Home screen of the mobile app. 
  • Bug fixes & design updates.  
January 25, 2023

App Version 4.2.0

  • Timestamps now included on nutrient charts! Gold users will now be able to see a more detailed breakdown of their timestamped data on any nutrient chart. This will come in handy for those who are taking advantage of our Dexcom integration, allowing them to plot nutrients against their blood glucose data with timing down to the minute!
  • Upgrades to software packages.  
January 11, 2023

App Version 4.1.0

  • Better, more accurate data! Users will now have access to more nutrition data for branded products with our new better alternative data solution. We will now automatically complete nutrient profiles for many branded foods with lab-analyzed data where applicable. You’ll see a message on the nutrient summary of the foods which have been filled with additional data.
  • Bug fixes & design updates.   
You'll see this message when selecting foods with additional data.
You'll see this message when selecting foods with additional data.
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Added nutrients are highlighted in green.
November 14, 2022

App Version 4.0.0

  • Introducing our new look! We’ve changed our logo and given both the mobile and web apps a facelift. Find more details about our new look here.
  • Introducing a dashboard area: there is a new dashboard page on both the mobile and the web app. For the initial launch, users will be able to choose to show their energy history, their fasting history and/or their weight change chart. The dashboard will also show relevant news and updates, is fully customizable and we plan to add more dashboard functionality in the near future. Visit our user manual for detailed instructions on web and on mobile.
  • Diary group subtotals on web: gold users will now notice that they have diary group subtotals on the web app. Choose to show your macronutrients, calories or to match what you’ve chosen to show in the summary column.  
June 13, 2022

App Version 3.22.0

  • New Integration With Suunto: you can now sync your Suunto device to import exercise and daily active energy directly into your Cronometer account.
  • New Way To Edit Recipes: you can now edit a Custom Recipe directly from your diary screen! Edit serving sizes and add/remove ingredients without leaving your diary. 
Swipe right on the Recipe entry
Swipe right on the Recipe entry
Click 'adjust recipe'
Click 'adjust recipe'
Edit the Recipe ingredients, serving sizes etc.
Edit the Recipe ingredients, serving sizes etc.
Suunto integration: your exercise and active energy readings will automatically sync to your diary.
Suunto integration: your exercise and active energy readings will automatically sync to your diary.
June 1, 2022
  • Introduced An Apple Watch App: we’ve introduced an apple watch app where you can scroll through a snapshot of your energy intake, remaining energy, highlighted targets, nutrition scores (for gold users) and more right from the comfort of your own wrist.
  • Added New Biometrics: we have added a few new biometrics available to all users such as neck size, thigh size, bust size, calf size, upper arm size, forearm size, wrist size, hemoglobin, hematocrit and heart rate variability.
  • Men’s Health Nutrition Score Available To All Free Users: in order to celebrate Men’s Health Month, we have made a men’s health Nutrition Score available to all free users for the month of June.
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Our new apple watch app!
Swipe left on the diary header to see your Nutrition Scores.
Swipe left on the diary header to see your Nutrition Scores.
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Main screen on our new apple watch app.
May 13, 2022

App Version 3.21.0

  • Introduced A Newsfeed: we’ve introduced a newsfeed area into the app where users can find information on recent app updates, tips & tricks, nutrition info & more.
  • Improvements To Imported Biometrics & Charts: we have added a new feature to our charts that gives users the ability to click on a heart rate or blood glucose reading in their diary to view continuous readings along with a detailed breakdown of that biometric over time.
Click on the biometric entry to see more details.
Click on the biometric entry to see more details.
See your biometric data as a series over time.
See your biometric data as a series over time.
Click the button in the top right to access your newsfeed.
Click the button in the top right to access your newsfeed.
April 27, 2022

App Version 3.20.1

  • Women’s & Men’s Health Nutrition Score: Gold subscribers can now take advantage of two new nutrition scores focused on women’s & men’s health!
  • Privacy Policy & Terms Of Use Updates: we’ve updated our privacy policy and terms of use.
April 7, 2022

App Version 3.20.0

  • Plant Based Nutrition Score: Gold subscribers can now take advantage of a new plant-based diet nutrition score.
  • Keto Nutrition Score: now includes suggestions for how users can improve their score.
  • Date Format & Calendar Updates: our date formatting has been updated and our calendar view now clearly indicates which days you have logged food, exercise and biometrics.
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The plant-based nutrition score breakdown.
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The new, updated calendar view!
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The ketogenic nutrition score.
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The ketogenic nutrition score
march 17, 2022

App Version 3.19.0

  • Optimizing Active Energy Import: to ensure you’re not double counting calories burned, you can choose to replace your activity level energy with imported activity as it imports throughout the day.
  • iOS Quick Actions: in addition to iOS home screen widgets, we’ve now added iOS quick actions! Long tap on the Cronometer app icon in your home screen to access shortcuts for adding a food, scanning a barcode. 
  • Settings Page Redesign: the Settings page in the app has gotten a revamp. Settings are now easier to find and are searchable. 
  • Food Search Improvements: you now have some new options to fine-tune your food searches.
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The settings page has been redesigned.
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Search for settings in the search bar.
An example of an Active Energy Balance import.
An example of an Active Energy Balance import.
Introducing iOS quick actions!
Introducing iOS quick actions!
january 28, 2022

App Version 3.17.0

  • Home Screen Widget on Android: Android users can now see a glimpse of their nutrition stats from their homepage! Learn how to set them up. 
  • Changes to the Barcode Scanner: we’ve made a couple design changes and you can now scan from any angle or manually enter the code if a scan fails. 
  • Changes to How Blood Pressure is Imported: we are now importing Blood pressure as a single metric from Google fit, Samsung Health & Apple Health.
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Android home screen widgets are now available!
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Android home screen widgets are now available!
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Android home screen widgets are now available!
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Android home screen widgets are now available!
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Design & functionality changes to the barcode scanner. Scan from any angle!
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Design & functionality changes to the barcode scanner. Scan from any angle!
january 17, 2022

App Version 3.16.0

  • Changes to the Recipe Importer: you can now manually enter or copy/paste recipe ingredients into the Recipe Importer instead of the classic URL import.
  • Design Changes: we’ve made some general updates to the user interface (UI) to keep things fresh!
  • My Foods & My Recipes Page Update: we’ve made a few tweaks to the Foods page. If you don’t have any Custom Recipes or Custom Foods loaded into your account, we’ve made it easier to create them straight from this page.
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Foods - New Layout
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december 8, 2021

App Version 3.14.0

  • Introduced Categories for Biometrics: we’ve improved the user experience for adding biometrics to your diary. The ‘Add Biometric’ menu has gotten a face lift and now includes categories to simplify the process. We’ve also added a few new biometrics; blood pressure as a single metric, bicep size, chest size, V02 max, Bristol Stool Scale, C-reactive protein, & Hemoglobin A1C.
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You'll see a few changes to the quick add menu, with new icons.
We've added categories for biometrics to make them easier to find.
We've added categories for biometrics to make them easier to find.
You can now choose from several different categories.
You can now choose from several different categories.
Find and select your biometric quickly with a new UI.
Find and select your biometric quickly with a new UI.
Find and select your biometric quickly with a new UI.
Find and select your biometric quickly with a new UI.
October 28, 2021

App Version 3.12.0

  • Released Target Scheduler: the all-new Target Scheduler functionality allows you to set custom macro targets for specific days of the week.
  • Fixed Barcode Scanner Issues: some users were running into issues using our bar code scanner. This has now been fixed!
  • Released Integration with BIA Measurements via the Samsung Galaxy Watch: Your body composition measurements from your Samsung Galaxy Watch can now be fed into your Cronometer account.
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Create templates and set a custom macro targets for each week day.
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Find target scheduler in your settings!
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Easily edit today's macro targets.
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Target scheduler allows you to set custom macro target for each day of the week.
October 5, 2021

App Version 3.11.0

  • Released Recipe Importer on Android and iOS: the new Recipe Importer functionality is now available on the mobile app!
  • Home Screen Widget on iOS: iPhone users can now see a glimpse of their nutrition stats from their homepage!
  • Updates to the Mobile Food Search Interface: Searching for food items on your mobile just got easier with filters for specific food databases, sort by options, multi-add and swipe to delete recent food items.
  • Updates to the Mobile Foods Page: You now have a way to search your custom recipes and your custom foods from the Foods section of the app. 
  • Final Weight of a Custom Recipe: Weighing in your meals and something doesn’t add up? You can now edit the final weight of your custom recipe.  
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Click 'Import Recipe From URL' to use the Recipe Importer
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Paste a URL from any recipe site into the Recipe Importer to make food logging so much easier!
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iOS Home Screen Widgets now available!
iOS Home Screen Widget
iOS Home Screen Widgets now available!
iOS Home Screen Widget
iOS Home Screen Widgets now available!
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Improvements to the Food Search page
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Improvements to the foods page.
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You can now edit the final weight of a recipe.
September 8, 2021

App Version 3.10.3

  • Keto Nutrition Score: for all of you keto dieters, we’ve introduced a Keto Nutrition Score, available to all gold subscribers. This new feature gives users an overall score on how their diet is meeting their keto nutrition goals.
  • Oxalate Tracking: free and gold users can now track Oxalate as a nutrient within the app. Learn how to turn this on in your settings and why you might want to track Oxalate in our blog post here.
Recent Cronometer UPDATES

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]]> Device Integration: Oura Ring https://cronometer.com/blog/oura-ring/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:55:57 +0000 https://cronometer.com/blog/?p=48053 Sync Oura Ring Data Into Your Cronometer Account NEW: IMPORT CYCLE INSIGHTS​ On the latest version of Cronometer, females can now import Cycle Insights from ŌURA. For more information and a detailed breakdown on how to use and leverage our new Cycle Tracking feature, click here. If you have an Oura Ring, you probably already know […]

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Sync Oura Ring Data Into Your Cronometer Account

NEW: IMPORT CYCLE INSIGHTS​

On the latest version of Cronometer, females can now import Cycle Insights from ŌURA. For more information and a detailed breakdown on how to use and leverage our new Cycle Tracking feature, click here.

If you have an Oura Ring, you probably already know that they’re the industry-leading sleep and activity tracker which has built its reputation on accuracy – something we love about it!

We couldn’t be happier to integrate ŌURA’s data into our app so our users can dive deeper into their health insights. See how nutrition affects your sleep or vice versa by syncing Cronometer with ŌURA.

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How Our ŌURA Integration Works

Sync ŌURA data with your Cronometer account by navigating to the ‘More’ section of the app. On mobile, tap More > Connect Apps & Devices > Devices.

On the web browser, click More > Devices. Select ŌURA from the list of available devices and follow the prompts to link with your ŌURA account. 

Once connected, select which metrics you’d like to sync into Cronometer and the app will automatically pull the data into your Diary. You can use the ‘Force Sync’ feature to import data from prior days.

You’ll be able to import the following metrics from ŌURA:

Click here to try it now!

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Leveraging Your ŌURA Data

Once you have data importing from your ŌURA account, don’t just let it sit around on your Diary screen! 

Cronometer Gold subscribers have access to Custom Charts, which will allow you to chart your ŌURA metrics against nutrient intake. For example, you could see how magnesium intake affects your sleep or how sleep might affect your appetite. For some more Custom Chart inspiration, check out this blog.

If you’re importing Cycle Insights from ŌURA, these can also be used as an overlay on a Chart to see how your menstrual cycle phase might impact your energy, appetite or mood. Read this blog for more information on Cycle Tracking with Cronometer and ŌURA. 

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More About ŌURA

A little bit of fashion with a whole lot of function. One of the most powerful attributes of the Oura Ring is its unique form factor, and the new Oura Horizon features an elegant and sleek design while delivering the most innovative and advanced health tracking capabilities available today.  Visit www.ouraring.com for more.

Looking at purchasing an Oura Ring? Cronometer users can receive $40 off here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Redeem My 30 Day Free Trial Of Cronometer Gold From ŌURA?

Existing Cronometer users: First of all, make sure you are subscribed to receive emails from us via More > Account > Privacy and toggle on ‘I agree to receive newsletters and promotional emails’. Then click on the ‘Sign up now’ link in the email that ŌURA sent you. This will bring you to cronometer.com where you may need to sign in to your account. If you are already signed in, you’ll be taken to your Dashboard screen. Once this has been done, take a look in your email inbox for an email from Cronometer titled ‘Instructions To Redeem Your 30-Day Free Trial Via Oura’. Open the email, click ‘Redeem Now’ and sign in to your account on the page this button brings you to. You then should have access to Cronometer Gold for the next 30 days.

If you are subscribed to push notifications on your mobile device, you will also receive a push notification prompting you to redeem your free trial. Click on the push notification and sign in on the page it brings you to. You then should have access to Cronometer Gold for the next 30 days.  

This trial cannot be redeemed on existing Cronometer Gold accounts.

New Cronometer users: Click on the ‘Sign up now’ link in the email that ŌURA sent you. This will bring you to cronometer.com where you can sign up for a new account by clicking the ‘Sign Up – It’s Free’ button. Make sure you check the ‘I agree to receive Cronometer newsletter and promotional emails.’ on. Once you’ve signed up for an account, take a look in your email inbox for an email from Cronometer titled ‘Instructions To Redeem Your 30-Day Free Trial Via Oura’. Open the email, click ‘Redeem Now’ and sign in to your account on the page this button brings you to. You then should have access to Cronometer Gold for the next 30 days. 

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]]> New Device Integration: WHOOP https://cronometer.com/blog/whoop/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:36:39 +0000 https://cronometer.com/blog/?p=47616 Sync WHOOP Data Into Your Cronometer Account Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with WHOOP to offer a seamless integration of exercise, sleep cycle and recovery data directly into your Cronometer account.  WHOOP, a wearable device which tracks your activity, sleep and recovery needs, has quickly gained a great reputation across […]

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Sync WHOOP Data Into Your Cronometer Account

Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with WHOOP to offer a seamless integration of exercise, sleep cycle and recovery data directly into your Cronometer account. 

WHOOP, a wearable device which tracks your activity, sleep and recovery needs, has quickly gained a great reputation across the science, health and sports communities for its best-in-class technology. We couldn’t be happier to integrate their data into our app!

In our latest app update, we’ve introduced Sleep Score biometric integration into Cronometer. Within the diary, users can now see details on their sleep and leverage the data in any Chart.

How Our WHOOP Integration Works

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Sync your WHOOP data with your Cronometer account by navigating to the More section of the app. On mobile, make sure you’re on the latest version of the app, then click on ‘integrations’. On the web browser, click on the ‘devices’ tab. Select WHOOP from the list of available devices and follow the prompts to link with your WHOOP account. 

Once connected, select which metrics you’d like to sync into Cronometer and the app will automatically pull the data into your Diary. 

You’ll be able to import the following metrics from WHOOP:

Click here to try it now!

Try It Now

Get Your First Month Free

WHOOP works on a membership model which includes the device and access to the WHOOP app, featuring personalized insights, built-in coaching features, and weekly and monthly performance reports. If you’re not currently a WHOOP user and want to start monitoring your health on a whole other level, you can get your first month free here.

More About WHOOP

WHOOP is a wearable health and fitness coach designed to help people achieve their goals. WHOOP delivers best-in-class wearable technology, actionable feedback, and recommendations across recovery, sleep, training, and health. Join a community of professional athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, executives, fitness enthusiasts, military personnel, frontline workers, and anyone looking to improve their performance. Visit www.whoop.com for more.

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]]> New Oura Integration Feature: Cycle Insights https://cronometer.com/blog/cycle-tracking/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://cronometer.com/blog/?p=50155 Cycle Insights With Cronometer & ŌURA It will come as no surprise to anyone – especially the ladies out there – that the female reproductive cycle is a complex process that plays into so many facets of an individual’s physical health and mental wellness. Our latest feature release aims to unlock a new world of […]

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Cycle Insights With Cronometer & ŌURA

It will come as no surprise to anyone – especially the ladies out there – that the female reproductive cycle is a complex process that plays into so many facets of an individual’s physical health and mental wellness.

Our latest feature release aims to unlock a new world of insights allowing you to better understand it’s impacts. In an effort to better support women’s health, we can now provide insights into how nutrition can affect mood, energy and overall wellbeing during the course of your cycle.

Not only can you gain valuable insights into what your body and its hormones are up to, you can leverage this information to help track and minimize symptoms. Experiment with adjusting your nutrient intake, exercise and sleep to better support your body’s processes.

The cherry on top is that we got to work with one of our favourite partners, ŌURA, to help launch our first foray into menstrual cycle tracking.

Our first iteration of cycle tracking within Cronometer is leveraging cycle data imported from ŌURA so is currently available to female users taking advantage of our ŌURA integration; however, we do plan to expand the feature so all users can take advantage of it in the near future.

Scroll down to read the full article or jump to the following sections if you’re interested in learning about a more specific area.

How Cycle Tracking In Cronometer Works

For more detailed instructions, visit our user manual for mobile or for web.

Re-Authorize Your Oura Integration

First things first – make sure you’re on the latest version of the mobile app (4.12.0) or login via the web and re-authorize your ŌURA integration – meaning you’ll need to disconnect the integration and re-connect.

  1. Download the latest Cronometer app on your phone or log on to the web version.
  2. Navigate to More > Connect Apps & Devices > Devices > ŌURA
  3. Click ‘Unlink’ or ‘Disconnect’
  4. Click ‘Link’ or ‘Connect’ and login to your ŌURA account.
  5. Include Cycle Tracking in your imported metrics and voila!

Cycle Tracking Settings

Once your integration has been re-authorized and data is syncing from ŌURA, you will see a Cycle Tracking widget on your Dashboard and a feature box on your Diary screen.

By default, both will appear, but if you only want to view one, you can toggle them on or off via More > Display > Dashboard Settings or Diary Settings.

On Your Dashboard

From your Dashboard, you’ll be able to see your imported metrics from ŌURA such as cycle day, cycle phase and body temperature variation. 

Click the arrow in the top right corner of the widget to expand and read more information about the cycle phase.

Please note: Your cycle phase prediction can change throughout the day, much like the weather, and this data is only passed to Cronometer once ŌURA is confident about their prediction. This means that the cycle phase you see on your Dashboard will be from the prior day and not guaranteed to be your current cycle phase.

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On Your Diary

From your Diary screen, you’ll see a box featuring data from the most recent import regarding your cycle day and cycle phase.

Click the ‘!’ icon to expand the widget and read more information about the cycle phase.

Please note: Your cycle phase prediction can change throughout the day, much like the weather, and this data is only passed to Cronometer once ŌURA is confident about their prediction. This means that the cycle phase prediction will only show up on your Diary for prior days. You will not get cycle phase information on the Diary on today’s date.

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On A Chart

On the mobile app (soon to be released on web), you have the ability to visualize cycle phases in any Chart. This will be incredibly useful for gauging the impact of a specific cycle phase on your appetite (overall calorie intake) or cravings for certain groups of nutrients like carbs or fats.

You can also chart how your cycle phase may be affecting your weight, your sleep, your mood, your energy and your exercise levels. Here’s some additional inspo for different ways you can leverage the Charts feature.

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Leveraging Your Cycle Data

Currently, we’re importing data from Oura which analyzes temperature variation to predict whether you’re in the Follicular or Luteal phase of your menstrual cycle. More details on ŌURA’s methods can be found here.

While there are four cycle phases that are commonly referred to – Follicular, Menstrual, Luteal and Ovulation – we’re currently showing data pertaining to the Follicular and Luteal Phases.

Read below to learn more about the Follicular and Luteal Phases, what they might mean for your energy levels, mood and which nutrients you should be paying the most attention to during this time. 

Follicular Phase

During this phase, the hypothalamus triggers the pituitary gland to release follicle stimulating hormone to trigger follicle/egg maturation. Your estrogen levels rise, which supports energy in this phase.

You may feel increased energy levels and a more stable mood.

Both energy level and mood can be tracked in Cronometer as a biometric. Recording these daily will help you identify trends when looking back at your data over time.

Diet Considerations During The Follicular Phase

  • Maintain a well-rounded diet with complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, lean proteins for muscle repair, and healthy fats for hormonal balance. Include foods rich in B vitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids for mood regulation. 
  • Support estrogen production and metabolism with essential fatty acids and Vitamin E. Try ground flax, flax oil or raw pumpkin seeds. Probiotics also support healthy gut flora which supports healthy estrogen levels.
  • Decrease or eliminate foods that contain harmful estrogen or the estrogenic chemicals such as PCBs, dioxin, phthalates and BPA. These can promote estrogen dominance and are linked endometriosis, menstrual pain, fibroids, and cysts.
  • Support testosterone production and increase your Zinc intake. Try pumpkin seeds.
  • Support your upcoming ovulation phase with Selenium rich foods which include meat like pork, beef, or lamb as well as fish, eggs and nuts.

 

Consider Increasing

  • Complex carbs 
  • Lean proteins 
  • Vitamin D 
  • B Vitamins 
  • Omega-3 
  • Zinc
  • Selenium
  • Probiotics

Sleep Considerations During The Follicular Phase

Try to prioritize a consistent sleep schedule, create a conducive sleep environment, and practice good sleep hygiene to support optimal sleep quality. 

Exercise Considerations During The Follicular Phase

This is when estrogen and testosterone are increasing and it may be easier to build muscle. Take advantage of the increase in energy levels and stamina during this phase. Engage in higher-intensity workouts, strength training, or aerobic exercises. 

Luteal Phase

Once the egg is released it develops into a corpus luteum. The corpus luteum releases progesterone and some estrogen. This is what triggers the development of the menstrual lining. If you get pregnant, the level of HCG rises dramatically to support the lining, if not, the corpus lutem shrinks/resorbs which causes the levels of progesterone and estrogen to drop. The fall in estrogen and progesterone is what triggers the lining to shed. The rise and fall of these hormones is the source of “PMS” symptoms.

You may feel fatigue, mood lability, food cravings, breast tenderness, bloating.

You can track energy level and mood as a biometric in your Cronometer account. Gold subscribers can also track additional symptoms by creating a Custom Biometric.

Diet Considerations During The Luteal Phase

  • Your body is slightly less insulin sensitive, so try an increased focus on protein, fat, and fiber while you’re eating during this phase.
  • Maintain a balanced diet with complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, healthy fats, B vitamins, calcium and magnesium to support energy levels and stabilize mood. 
  • If you can, try to reduce your intake of refined sugar, which increases the urinary excretion of magnesium, and the retention of water, leading to bloating.
  • Your body may have a harder time cooling down during this phase so its important to stay hydrated and add electrolytes to your water.
  • Increase Zinc intake to support progesterone levels. Try eating raw sunflower seeds, raw sesame seeds, or organic soy.
  • Increase iron, calcium, vitamin E and fiber intake to support hormone metabolism.
  • Make sure you’re getting plenty of essential fatty acids to help decrease inflammation.
  • Try your best to be mindful of portion sizes and reach for healthier alternatives while experiencing food cravings.

 

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Sleep Considerations During The Luteal Phase

As progesterone rises you may experience an increase in body temperature, this can affect your sleep. Also how you metabolize your hormones can influence sleep in this phase. Practice good sleep hygiene, manage stress levels, and incorporate relaxation techniques to support better sleep quality during the luteal phase. Here’s a list of nutrients shown to improve your sleep quality and things to consider steering clear of if you want better zzz’s.

Exercise Considerations During The Luteal Phase

Engage in moderate-intensity exercises like walking, swimming, or cycling to reduce symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, and mood swings. Adjust the intensity or duration of exercise based on individual energy levels. Your body may have a harder time cooling down so it’s important to stay hydrated and add electrolytes to your water.

Also Think About Tracking

  • Your Women’s Health Nutrition Score: Cronometer Gold subscribers have access to our Nutrition Scores feature, which includes a Women’s Health score. It bundles nutrients together such as iron, calcium, magnesium and gives you an overall score for how well you’re hitting your targets for the nutrients which women are typically lacking in.
  • Basal Body Temperature Data: Monitor BBT to observe any changes in temperature patterns during the phase. This data helps in tracking hormonal patterns and identifying potential concerns. You can look for trends in your temperature data in the ŌURA app. 
  • Flow Rate/Type Data: Continue tracking flow rate and type to identify any changes or abnormalities during the luteal phase, which may provide insights into hormonal balance and overall menstrual health. Gold subscribers can create a Custom Biometric in Cronometer to help keep track of this.

The Future Of Cycle Tracking In Cronometer

This first and current iteration of our Cycle Tracking feature is only the beginning!

While this initial release is leveraging imported data from ŌURA, in future iterations, we plan to allow the ability to self-report symptoms and phases, extending the feature to all Cronometer users.

Get Your Hands On An Oura Ring

If you simply can’t wait to get your hands on an Oura Ring (or an Oura Ring on your hands), we can’t blame you; they’re pretty amazing. The team has been kind enough to offer our users $40 off any ring. Follow this link to cash in on the discount.

Please Note

Cycle Tracking provides only general information and does not provide, nor is a substitute for, medical advice. Predicted fertile windows or ovulation estimates derived from Cycle Tracking should not be used as a form of birth control.

You are strongly encouraged to confirm any information obtained from or through Cycle Tracking with your physician or another professional healthcare provider.

Data from the Cronometer app and Cycle Tracking should not be used to diagnose health conditions, and you should not use data from Cycle Tracking to take clinical action such as making changes to medication or contraceptives without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. If you believe you are having a medical emergency, call emergency services.

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]]> How To Set A Repeating Food or Recipe (Gold Feature) https://cronometer.com/blog/repeating-food/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:35:47 +0000 https://cronometer.com/blog/?p=49924 Setting Up Recurring Foods In Cronometer This long awaited feature is bound to save you tons of time while logging the foods and recipes you eat on the daily. Set your morning coffee, supplements or after dinner treat on repeat to cut down time spent tracking. Repeat Items is a feature only available to Cronometer […]

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Setting Up Recurring Foods In Cronometer

This long awaited feature is bound to save you tons of time while logging the foods and recipes you eat on the daily. Set your morning coffee, supplements or after dinner treat on repeat to cut down time spent tracking.

Repeat Items is a feature only available to Cronometer Gold subscribers. If you haven’t already, here are a few reasons why you might want to consider upgrading. Looking to sign up? Head to the plans page on web or click ‘Get Gold’ on the More tab of the mobile app. 

Read below to learn how you can set and schedule repeating foods, meals and recipes so you can log them in just one tap.

What Is A Repeat Item?

A Repeat Item is a food, meal or recipe that you can schedule to repeat at a specified time and on selected days of the week.

How To Create A Repeat Item

Create a Repeat Item on the mobile app by swiping right on a food or recipe >  tap ⋮ > Repeat. On the web app, right click on the item and click ‘Repeat Item’. 

Watch the video below or check the user manual article for detailed instructions – click here for web or click here for mobile. 

Adding The Item To Your Diary

When the item is scheduled, a prompt will appear on your Diary screen. Tap ‘Log Items’ to add the repeating item to your Diary. Items can only be logged for today’s date and prompts will not be shown on past or future dates. 

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]]> How To: Create And Leverage A Custom Meal https://cronometer.com/blog/custom-meals/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:31:12 +0000 https://cronometer.com/blog/?p=49940 How To Use Custom Meals In Cronometer We’ve just introduced a simplified approach to our Custom Recipes functionality. In walks, Custom Meals. All users on the latest version of the app will have the ability to create Custom Meals, which allow you to combine items into one entry. What’s A Custom Meal? Custom Meals allow […]

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How To Use Custom Meals In Cronometer

We’ve just introduced a simplified approach to our Custom Recipes functionality. In walks, Custom Meals. All users on the latest version of the app will have the ability to create Custom Meals, which allow you to combine items into one entry.

What's A Custom Meal?

Custom Meals allow you to bundle foods, recipes, supplements and beverages into one item – saving you time while logging things you consume every day.

When To Use Custom Meals Or Custom Recipes

Our new Custom Meals feature is meant to be a simplified version of Custom Recipes, so you won’t be able to set a number of serving sizes for the whole meal or use any advanced features like ‘set cooked weight’. 

Think of it like this – if you’re always eating the same thing for breakfast on weekdays, this is when you would create a Custom Meal. Call it ‘Weekday Breakfast’ and add your items – a smoothie, two coffees, creamer and a teaspoon of sugar.

Custom Meals can include Custom Recipes – so if you already have a recipe created for your morning coffee, you can add that as part of the meal.

Custom Recipes, however, should be used when cooking and wanting to track an entire recipe, such as a casserole, where there may be several servings within the one recipe. Gold users can use the Recipe Importer to do this extra quick!

How To Create A Custom Meal

You can create a Custom Meal from the Foods tab in either the mobile or web app. Check the user manual article for detailed instructions – click here for web or click here for mobile. 

Gold subscribers can also multi-select ingredients in their diary and create a meal from that selection using the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the diary page. 

Adding To Your Diary

Add the meal to your diary the way you would any other food entry. Start adding a food and search for the name of the meal.

While searching for the food, you can tap over to the ‘Custom’ category tab, which will filter the food search database to only your Custom Foods, Custom Meals and Custom Recipes.

Explode It

Once a meal has been added to your diary, you can explode it which will create individual food entries for each food item in the meal. On mobile, swipe right on the meal and tap the ⋮ icon or on web, right-click on the meal then select ‘Explode’. 

By exploding a meal, you can easily adjust measurements for individual items or delete an item altogether. Making changes to items after you’ve exploded a meal will not alter the meal itself. 

Why You Should Use Custom Meals

The biggest benefit is that it saves you time! You’ll no longer have to log each food, beverage or supplement separately. Hot tip: if you take multiple supplements or vitamins every day, create a meal with all of them included so you can add it in one fell swoop.

Gold Users Log Faster

Gold users can schedule Custom Meals to repeat, saving even more time logging.

Gold users also have the ability to multi-select items that are already added to their Diary and create a meal from that selection. From your Diary screen, click the three dot menu in the upper right, select ‘multi-select’, choose all of the food entries you want included in the meal, click the three dot menu again and select ‘create meal from selection’. 

Need some more reasons to go gold? Click here.

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]]> Our Men’s Health Nutrition Score https://cronometer.com/blog/introducing-mens-health-nutrition-score/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:33:42 +0000 https://cronometer.com/blog/?p=44951 Nutrition Score Focuses on Men’s Health Available Free To Male Users For The Month Of June It’s no surprise that males and females are quite different in many ways but they both require a unique set of macro and micronutrient targets in order to be their healthiest selves. So, in celebration of Men’s Health Month […]

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Nutrition Score Focuses on Men's Health

Available Free To Male Users For The Month Of June

It’s no surprise that males and females are quite different in many ways but they both require a unique set of macro and micronutrient targets in order to be their healthiest selves. So, in celebration of Men’s Health Month in June, we are releasing a men’s health Nutrition Score to all users for the month of June! Normally our Nutrition Scores are only available to our Gold Subscribers, but for the month of June, we are releasing this one score to all of our male users, free of charge. 

What Is A Nutrition Score?

Our Nutrition Score feature bundles specific macro and micronutrients together and gives users a percentage value for how they are hitting their targets. We have Nutrition Scores for all targets, electrolytes, bone health, immune support, metabolism support, antioxidants, keto & more!

What Goes Into The Men's Health Nutrition Score?

Our men’s health Nutrition Score includes the nutrients that males are typically lacking such as protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin D, magnesium and calcium. The Nutrition Score will give you a percentage for how well you’re hitting your targets for these nutrients. In order to score 100%, you’ll need to reach your recommended daily intake of all of these nutrients. Going over the recommended daily intake will also affect your score. 

Why Is This Important?

Protein
Men generally have higher protein needs due to larger lean body mass and tend to prioritize protein intake over any other macro or micronutrient. Studies show that eating healthy sources of protein can lower the risk of several diseases and premature death (10). 

Fiber

A high fiber diet has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, and constipation (1). Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check, hence why it’s touted to help with weight management and digestive health.

Calcium
99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones and if one does not eat enough calcium-containing foods, the body will remove calcium from bones (4). Keep your bones in tip-top shape by keeping an eye on your calcium intake.

Vitamin A
Men typically lack vitamin A in their diet, which is needed to be able to see at night. It also helps with immune function. In some studies, higher intakes of vitamin A can be linked to lower risk of lung cancer but that result has yet to be replicated by supplementation. So it’s best to try and get your vitamin A intake through food.

Magnesium
This mineral plays an important role in assisting enzymes to carry out various chemical reactions in the body such as building proteins and strong bones, and regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, and muscle and nerve functions. Magnesium is also required for energy production (7). Men typically lack magnesium in their diets so keep your body thriving with adequate magnesium intake.

Vitamin D
Together with calcium, vitamin D helps protect you from developing osteoporosis. Vitamin D also is required for muscle function, immune and nerve function (8). Dietary intake is not the only source of vitamin D. We can make vitamin D in our skin through exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D from foods and supplements is more important for those with dark skin, or little exposure to sunlight, such as those who live in cloudy or northern climates.

Where Can I Find This Nutrition Score?

If you’re a free user you won’t have to do anything to see this score as we’ll automatically provide you with it for the month of June. Make sure you’re on the latest version of the mobile app and swipe three times on the header bar on your diary screen. You’ll see the men’s health Nutrition Score automatically pop up under the all targets Nutrition Score. On the web app, it’ll show up in the Nutrient Targets section on your diary page beside the all targets Nutrition Score.

For Gold users, on the web application navigate to your More > Display Settings and select the men’s health Nutrition Score as one of your eight choices. On the mobile app, go to More > Targets and then Nutrition Scores. Watch a video tutorial on YouTube.

An Additional Note On Gender Specific Nutrition Scores

First of all, we’d like to acknowledge the limitations of current practices in the medical and nutrition industries when it comes to inclusivity of trans and non-binary people. Currently, due to a lack of scientific research available to account for other options, Cronometer nutrient target calculations are sex-based, which forces you to choose a sex in order to accurately calculate settings within the app. We know that’s not ideal for some of our users, and as the research becomes available, we hope to better serve our community of transgender and non-binary individuals. Based off of the existing research, we have compiled a few nutrition considerations for the transgender population into a blog. 

We understand that the release of these Nutrition Scores may be triggering for some individuals, and if this applies to you, we ask that you reach out to us. We will gladly offer a solution so you will no longer see these Nutrition Scores on your diary page.

In the months and years to come, all of us at Cronometer hope to improve how our app serves all members of our community.

Resources

1. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link

2. Dietary fibre intake and risk of breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies, National Library of Medicine. Link

3. What Women Need To Know, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Link

4. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link

5. National Library of Medicine. Link

6. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link

7. National Institutes of Health. Link

8. National Institutes of Health. Link 

9. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link

10. The Nutrition Source, Harvad T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link

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]]> New & Improved: Latest Releases On Cronometer Pro https://cronometer.com/blog/latest-releases-cronometer-pro/ Tue, 30 May 2023 23:24:20 +0000 https://cronometer.com/blog/?p=43199 New & Improved: The Latest Updates On Cronometer Pro Whether you’re a nutritionist, dietitian or doctor, we know that the health and wellness of your clients is your top priority. We want to make you and your clients’ experience with our app as seamless as possible and are continuing to work on improving our product […]

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New & Improved: The Latest Updates On Cronometer Pro

Whether you’re a nutritionist, dietitian or doctor, we know that the health and wellness of your clients is your top priority. We want to make you and your clients’ experience with our app as seamless as possible and are continuing to work on improving our product to better serve your needs. Below are some of the latest updates we’ve made to Cronometer Pro. 

If you have a suggestion on how we can continue to improve the app in future Cronometer Pro updates, please submit your feedback here. 

Looking for the latest updates of the Cronometer app, not the professional version? Take a look at this blog. 

August 1, 2023
  • Create & share Custom Meals. We’ve introduced a new feature, Custom Meals, which are simplified Custom Recipes. You’ll now be able to create and share Custom Meals with your clients.
may 30, 2023
  • Add multiple clients at once. In our latest Cronometer Pro release, we’ve introduced the ability to add multiple clients at once. Watch the video below to learn how and try it yourself today.
April 27, 2023
  • Disable the client messaging feature. You now have the option to disable the client messaging feature within the Cronometer Pro platform. Navigate to More > Account Settings and toggle off the ‘client messaging’ option. Something to note is that when toggled off, you will not have access to your client’s chat history.
November 14, 2022
  • A new look: we’re thrilled to introduce our new look with a fresh logo and colours!
  • App redesign: Cronometer Pro has received a fresh user interface polish with our new brand colours and fonts, making the app easier to navigate and the data easier to digest. 
  • Some user interface changes: the account switcher (to go from Pro to your personal account) is now in the top corner on the right hand side.
  • The client app: the Cronometer app will also see some changes. Click here to get an overview of what’s changing for your clients.
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february 9, 2022
  • Introducing messaging: we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve introduced messaging functionality to Cronometer Pro accounts! You can now open a chat window and message each of your clients. Communication is quick, easy and secure. Learn how to do it here, or click the button below to jump right in!
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Click on the chat button on the top right on your client window.
Click on the chat button on the top right on your client window.
november 10, 2021
  • Improvements to food sharing: we’ve made some serious improvements to how to share foods and recipes with your clients. You can now select a custom food and share it with one client, multiple clients or all of your clients. You can also now view and edit your clients’ custom foods and recipes
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You can share foods / recipes from the client dashboard.
You can share foods / recipes from the client dashboard.
Select which recipes to share with the client.
Select which recipes to share with the client.
Create your own recipe and share it with clients.
Create your own recipe and share it with clients.
September 18, 2021
  • User interface upgrades: You might notice that the app got a much needed face lift! Along with some major design upgrades, we’ve also moved the main navigation bar from the tabs at the top to the left hand side. We think this vertical navigation bar makes adding clients and sharing foods so much easier! 
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The old user interface had navigation tabs at the top of the page.
the client app - recent updates

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Nutrition Score Focuses on Women's Health

Available Free To Female Users For The Month Of May

Here at Cronometer, we’re big supporters of the fact that women are not small men! Females require a unique set of macro and micronutrient targets in order to be their healthiest selves. So, in celebration of National Women’s Health Week, we’re giving all of our female users access to our women’s health Nutrition Score! Normally our Nutrition Scores are only available to our Gold Subscribers, but for the month of May, we are releasing this one score to all of our female users, free of charge. 

What Is A Nutrition Score?

Our Nutrition Score feature bundles specific macro and micronutrients together and gives users a percentage value for how they are hitting their targets. We have Nutrition Scores for all targets, electrolytes, bone health, immune support, metabolism support, antioxidants, keto & more!

What Goes Into The Women's Health Nutrition Score?

Our women’s health Nutrition Score includes the nutrients that females are typically lacking such as iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin D and fiber. The Nutrition Score will give you a percentage on how well you’re hitting your targets for these nutrients. In order to score 100%, you’ll need to reach your recommended daily intake of all of these nutrients. Going over the recommended daily intake will also affect your score. 

Why Is This Important?

Calcium
Females are more susceptible than men to osteoporosis (3). Out of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, 80% of them are women, meaning their calcium intake should be top of mind. 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones and if one does not eat enough calcium-containing foods, the body will remove calcium from bones (4). Keep your bones in tip-top shape by keeping an eye on your calcium intake.

Iron
Women need significantly more iron than their male counterparts, mostly due to blood loss during menstruation. After menopause though, the recommended intake decreases from 18mg to 8mg per day. Iron is a mineral that the body needs for growth and development and carries oxygen from your lungs to other parts of the body. Iron is also useful to make some hormones. Iron deficiency or anemia, is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide (6) so to counteract the odds, make sure you’re getting enough iron in your diet.

Magnesium
This mineral plays an important role in assisting enzymes to carry out various chemical reactions in the body such as building proteins and strong bones, and regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, and muscle and nerve functions. Magnesium is also required for energy production (7). Women typically lack magnesium in their diets so keep your body thriving with adequate magnesium intake.

Vitamin D
Together with calcium, vitamin D helps protect you from developing osteoporosis. Vitamin D also is required for muscle function, immune and nerve function (8). We can make vitamin D in our skin through exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D from foods and supplements is more important for those with dark skin, or little exposure to sunlight, such as those who live in cloudy or northern climates.

Fiber
A high fiber diet has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, constipation (1) and even breast cancer (2). Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check, hence why it’s touted to help with weight management and digestive health. Fiber needs for women decrease once you’re over the age of 50.

Where Can I Find This Nutrition Score?

If you’re a free user you won’t have to do anything to see this score as we’ll automatically provide you with it for the month of May. Make sure you’re on the latest version of the mobile app and swipe three times on the header bar on your diary screen. You’ll see the women’s health Nutrition Score automatically pop up under the all targets Nutrition Score. On the web app, it’ll show up in the Nutrient Targets section on your diary page beside the all targets Nutrition Score.

For Gold users, on the web application navigate to your More > Display Settings > Select the women’s health Nutrition Score as one of your eight choices. On the mobile app, go to settings, targets and then Nutrition Scores. Watch a video tutorial on YouTube.

An Additional Note On Gender Specific Nutrition Scores

First of all, we’d like to acknowledge the limitations of current practices in the medical and nutrition industries when it comes to inclusivity of trans and non-binary people. Currently, due to a lack of scientific research available to account for other options, Cronometer nutrient target calculations are sex-based, which forces you to choose a sex in order to accurately calculate settings within the app. We know that’s not ideal for some of our users, and as the research becomes available, we hope to better serve our community of transgender and non-binary individuals. Based off of the existing research, we have compiled a few nutrition considerations for the transgender population into a blog. 

We understand that the release of these Nutrition Scores in your diary may be triggering for some individuals, and if this applies to you, we ask that you reach out to us. We will gladly offer a solution so you will no longer see these Nutrition Scores on your diary page.

In the months and years to come, all of us at Cronometer hope to improve how our app serves all members of our community.

Resources

1. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link
2. Dietary fibre intake and risk of breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies, National Library of Medicine. Link
3. What Women Need To Know, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Link
4. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link
5. National Library of Medicine. Link
6. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link
7. National Institutes of Health. Link
8. National Institutes of Health. Link 

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