Food Recommendations from Labs
ClapDiet uses your lab results to suggest foods that may help improve your health markers.
How It Works
Analyze your labs - We identify values outside optimal ranges
Map to nutrients - We determine which nutrients are relevant
Find the best foods - We search our database for foods rich in those nutrients
Apply your preferences - We filter by your diet, allergies, and cuisine preferences
Rank by impact - We prioritize foods that address multiple needs
Types of Recommendations
Foods to Increase
Foods that may help with deficiencies or low values:
Rich in specific nutrients you need
Aligned with your health goals
Matched to your dietary preferences
Foods to Limit
Foods that may worsen excesses or high values:
High in nutrients you should reduce
May conflict with health conditions
Marked with clear explanations
Neutral Foods
Foods that neither help nor hurt specific lab values but fit your overall nutrition needs.
Viewing Recommendations
From the Labs Page
Go to Labs > select a lab result
Scroll to Food Recommendations
See foods grouped by nutrient need
From the Dashboard
Your dashboard shows top food suggestions
Click See All Recommendations
Filter by specific nutrients or conditions
In the Food Search
Search for any food
See how it relates to your lab values
Green badges = helps your labs
Yellow badges = neutral
Red badges = may want to limit
Understanding the Ratings
Each food recommendation shows:
Nutrient Badges
Which nutrients this food provides
Percentage of daily value per serving
How it relates to your lab values
Lab Impact Score
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Excellent choice for your labs
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Good choice
⭐⭐⭐ - Neutral
⭐⭐ - May want to limit
⭐ - Best avoided based on your labs
Explanations
Click any food to see:
Why it's recommended (or flagged)
Which lab values it affects
Serving size suggestions
How to incorporate it
Example: Low Iron
If your labs show low ferritin (iron stores), we might recommend:
Foods to Increase:
Beef liver (highest iron)
Oysters
Spinach (with vitamin C for absorption)
Fortified cereals
Lentils
Foods to Pair:
Vitamin C sources (enhances iron absorption)
Bell peppers, citrus, tomatoes
Foods to Time Separately:
Coffee and tea (can reduce iron absorption)
Calcium-rich foods (compete with iron)
Customizing Recommendations
Dietary Filters
Exclude foods based on:
Allergies
Diet type (vegan, etc.)
Religious restrictions
Personal dislikes
Cuisine Preferences
Prioritize foods from your preferred cuisines for recommendations that fit your lifestyle.
Budget Considerations
Toggle budget-friendly mode to see more affordable options.
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