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Choosing a Diet Mode

Overview of ClapDiet's 6 specialized diet modes and how to choose

5 min readUpdated Jan 15, 2026

Choosing a Diet Mode

ClapDiet offers 6 specialized diet modes. Each changes what you track and how recommendations work.

Available Modes

🥗 Standard Mode

Best for: General wellness, balanced nutrition
  • Track calories and macros
  • Basic nutrient monitoring
  • Works for everyone
  • Free tier: ✅ Included

    • ⚡ Sports Hydration Mode

    Best for: Athletes, active people
  • Electrolyte tracking (sodium, potassium, magnesium)
  • Sweat rate calculations
  • Pre/during/post workout nutrition
  • Free tier: ❌ Premium only

    • 🥓 Keto/Low-Carb Mode

    Best for: Weight loss, blood sugar management
  • Net carb tracking
  • Fat and protein focus
  • Ketone tracking support
  • Free tier: ❌ Premium only

    • ❤️ DASH Mode

    Best for: High blood pressure, heart health
  • Sodium tracking with budget
  • Potassium optimization
  • DASH diet scoring
  • Free tier: ❌ Premium only

    • 💎 Kidney Stone Prevention Mode

    Best for: Kidney stone sufferers
  • Oxalate tracking
  • Hydration emphasis
  • Calcium timing guidance
  • Free tier: ❌ Premium only

    • ⏱️ Intermittent Fasting Mode

    Best for: Fasting protocols
  • Fasting timer
  • Eating window tracking
  • Electrolyte guidance during fasts
  • Free tier: ❌ Premium only

    • Choosing Your Mode

    Consider Your Goals

    GoalRecommended Mode Lose weightKeto or Standard Build muscleSports Hydration Lower blood pressureDASH Prevent kidney stonesKidney Stone Try intermittent fastingFasting General healthStandard

    Consider Your Health

  • Have hypertension? → DASH mode
  • History of kidney stones? → Kidney Stone mode
  • Active athlete? → Sports Hydration mode

    • Consult Your Doctor

    For medical conditions, discuss with your healthcare provider which mode is appropriate.

    Switching Modes

  • Go to Settings > Diet Mode
  • Select your new mode
  • Read the overview
  • Click Switch Mode

    • You can change modes anytime!

    What Changes With Mode

    Tracking Priorities

    Each mode highlights different nutrients:

  • Keto: Net carbs front and center
  • DASH: Sodium budget visible
  • Sports: Electrolytes prominent

    • Recommendations

    AI suggestions adapt to your mode:

  • Keto: Low-carb options
  • DASH: Low-sodium foods
  • Sports: Electrolyte-rich foods

    • Goals

    Default targets adjust:

  • Carb limits for keto
  • Sodium limits for DASH
  • Water goals for kidney stone

    • Insights

    Analysis focuses on mode-relevant metrics.

    Can I Use Multiple Modes?

    Currently, you can only have one active mode. However:

  • All nutrients are still tracked
  • You can switch modes anytime
  • Your data is preserved when switching
    • Coming soon: Mode combinations for complex needs
    Learn More:
  • Standard Mode
  • Sports Hydration Mode
  • Keto Mode
  • DASH Mode
  • Kidney Stone Mode
  • Fasting Mode
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    Standard Mode