We all want to start eating healthier food, but it’s not always easy to control your portions, let alone manage the nutrient content of your food. The secret, as many health buffs will tell you, is in managing your food from start to finish – from choosing the healthiest recipes to picking the freshest ingredients and to managing the right portions. With the help of a new smart gadget and a smartphone app, you can now stay on top of your food, right from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Global smartphone usage is at an all-time high. In the Philippines, smartphone penetration is expected to rise to 50% by the end of this year, thanks to several cheap options created by some local phone manufacturers. Across the globe, Gaming Realms, the company that relaunched Free Bingo Hunter and optimized it for mobile phones last year, said that there were 1 billion smartphone users in 2012, but experts say this number could double by the end of this year as well. It only makes sense that smartphones have tied into everything, even food preparation.
Prep Pad is one of the more innovative smart devices to have been developed for the kitchen. Prep Pad is a smart food scale that allows you to not just set fitness goals, but keep track of them by managing your food intake. All you need to do is bring out the Prep Pad, set it up on your counter, and put the food you plan to consume on the scale. Prep Pad does more than tell you how much you’re eating – it gives you an accurate breakdown of carbs, proteins, fats, and essential nutrients, as well as a diagram of how it all plays into your eating habits.
Prep Pad’s companion app called Countertop, displays all this information as it’s sent from the scale via Bluetooth. The app keeps track of past meals and calories eaten, and even lets you scan barcodes for easy access to nutritional information. The app also lets you share your meals and progress with friends on Facebook and Twitter, and manage dietary information for up to three users.
Of course, this technological marvel is a little expensive, costing $149.95 (almost PHP6,700), plus shipping. But with the potential benefits, it could prove to be a wise investment, especially if you’re serious about managing the food you eat.
This is nice kitchen product but expensive for my budget.
Yeah, I have to agree that it’s a bit pricey.
I agree! The product itself would be useful, but I don’t think I can shell out that kind of money.
It really depends on a person, really
Great product but I think it is really expensive.
Yeah, I have to agree that it’s a bit pricey.
Really cool thingy but I think Prep Pad is great for those who really want to meticulously calculate their food intake – those who are on a diet, among others.
I think if one’s priority is to calculate their food intake, then this wouldn’t be as pricey at all.
This is a very nice innovation but I agree that it’s quite expensive – specially for me since I don’t have a iPad/iPhone, I think this won’t work on Android devices, does it?
I think it works just as well.
It’s a bit pricey but I think it’s a good investment for your health and fitness.
Yes it is.
Wow for the price…but this would be very useful for those who are watching their diet , even those with sugar issue:)
It’s true.
wow. This is technology going to greater heights. Such a tech and sophisticated way to manage calories and health 🙂
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Thanks Sanna!
Another great innovation. This is a helpful gadget in the kitchen. I’ll wait until the price drops, hehe.
I think that’s a wise decision!
The products seems good but I need to save money for this one first.
True, true.
argh, its quite good! but the price is makes me think twice and hesitant, nevertheless its a great for our health.
thanks!
LOL!
That’s a really interesting device. Haven’t seen it before. It does look quite pricey though.
Yup, it is.
What a cool gadget/app. Hopefully, I can get one soon :). Pretty useful indeed.
Are you trying to monitor your food intake?
Nice kitchen gadget, will surely be of great help however, not a practical way to spend money. If you do have extra budget this is sure a great buy.
I agree.
cool gadget. though little pricey, i think it is still worth the money esp for those kitchen enthusiast
True. They won’t mind the price if that’s their priority
Quite expensive. I am currently using a free app to monitor my food intake and it is effective, too!
What is that app you’re using?
Really expensive. I don’t think I can afford that. I’ll settle for a free app na lang. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this great innovation.
heehee.. it is a bit pricey, I admit.
Pretty cool app but expensive! I haven’t heard this before and now I’d like to check and do some research. For now, I’ll settle for quality food control and eat in moderation! Thanks for sharing Sis
you’re welcome Melgie!
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Thanks Melgie!
The techies of today have created state of the art gadgets that simplifies one’s life. Amazing!
True!
Too expensive. Just eat in moderation 🙂
Thanks Maria!