Food allergies suck! Black people with food allergies have to be on constant alert no matter where they are eating. Diabetes, high blood pressure and other health problems common in the African-American population can make eating inconvenient and even dangerous. That is why ipitt is the App of the Week.
Depending on your health and the drugs you may be taking keeping track of dietary restrictions can be a life or death chore. For example some medications react dangerously to a simple grapefruit.
But many food allergens can be hidden and difficult to detect. The ipiit app is an excellent tool to have while browsing supermarket isles. ipiit allows the user to scan the barcode on any product and identify foods that are safe to eat and alert you if there is danger based on your preset preferences.
After downloading the ipiit app the user customizes it to their food allergies and preferences. For users needing to avoid certain foods or ingredients ipiit creates a food profile unique to each user. As you walk through the grocery aisles and find an interesting food you just scan the barcode. The app will show the user symbols that determine whether you have the green light to buy and eat or just leave it on the shelf.
Product comparison is also available in the app allowing users to analyze the overall nutritional value of the food product and narrow it down to specific dietary restrictions like sodium levels and trans fats. The ipiit app also suggests to the user alternative products that suit their needs.
As we get older our bodies change and our diets must change as well. It is not unusual to be come intolerant or allergic to something you been eating all your life. The developers of the ipiit app admit that many health experts warn against eating processed foods labeled with barcodes. However, for most people, eating all fresh foods all the time is an unrealistic goal.
The ipiit also has a social media facet as well and users can become part of the ipiit community. There they can write their own product reviews and read product reviews from other members.
