Unhealthy eating is a pandemic. 95% of all diets fail and globally 1 in 5 deaths are linked to poor diet. That could be any of you. With so many food and diet tracker apps out there, why is there still a huge problem?
There is a severe lack of awareness for healthier alternatives.
Introducing MakanWell, an app powered with AI to revolutionize eating habits.
Targeted Recommendation Engine: Key in your dietary needs and personal goals, and our app will provide you with tailored suggestions to help you achieve healthier eating.
Smart Food Journal: Wonder what you could change in your economy rice office lunch? Simply snap a photo of your meal and the computer vision technology will let you know not just the macros of your meal but alternatives to reach your goals.
Curated Listings: Where are all the low carb options? Where can I get my protein gains? Our app utilises intensive web scraping tools, scavenging through reviews and guides to recommend you the best places and productss that cater to your diet.
Step 1: Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/rappleit/MakanWell.git
Step 2: Install dependencies
npm install
Step 3: Set up the .env file by cloning the .env.example file
cp .env.example .env
Step 4: Retrieve the following API keys from the following websites:
FOODVISOR_API_TOKEN: https://www.foodvisor.io/en/vision/
OPENAI_API_KEY: https://openai.com/blog/openai-api
GOOGLE_API_KEY: https://console.cloud.google.com/project/_/google/maps-apis/credentials?utm_source=Docs_CreateAPIKey&utm_content=Docs_maps-backend
FIREBASE_API_KEY: https://firebase.google.com/
Note: Add GOOGLE_API_KEY into file Android > app > src > main > AndroidManifest.xml > meta-data geocoding tag
Step 1: To set up a virtual device on Android Studio Emulator, please follow the instructions in the link below:
https://docs.expo.dev/workflow/android-studio-emulator/
Step 2: Start your virtual device
Step 3: In the root directory, run the following command:
npm start
Step 4: Press 's' to switch to Expo Go
Step 5: Press 'a' to run the app on your Android Emulator
Step 1: Download the Expo Go app on your device
Step 2: In the root directory, run the following command:
npm start
Step 3: Press 's' to switch to Expo Go
Step 4: Scan the QR code in the terminal with the Expo Go app
Health mindfulness is on the rise. 76% of Singaporeans are more diet-conscious post pandemic. The Health Promotion Board has been on an aggressive campaign to promote healthy eating, giving out grants to support business aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles, wellness initiatives, and healthcare innovation. MakanWell has the potential to play a crucial role in mitigating the health crisis associated with unhealthy eating habits.
MakanWell can partner with local restaurants, food delivery platforms, and health-related organizations to expand our reach and influence, while our app promotes players in the industry that align with our mission.
Unhealthy eating habits and the desire for healthier alternatives are not unique to Singapore. While initially targeting the Singaporean market, with the current scale of AI technologies, we can expand our reach to the global market, catering to any cuisines, any eateries, and any diet.