DENVER, Jul. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- FoodSmarts℠, an interactive nutrition portal, was launched today by National Stroke Association. FoodSmarts℠ provides personalized nutrition guidance on recipes, grocery store items and local restaurants to help in choosing foods that will help reduce risk for stroke.
FoodSmarts℠ is designed to help people manage all of their nutritional needs in a simple, easy-to-use tool. Users log in and create a profile that includes their various food preferences and health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and/or stroke disease. Healthy eating habits are critical for those who have stroke, and are key in preventing stroke.
The platform allows users to search for recipes, ingredients and effectively plan meals that fit their personal nutrition needs. Recipes, packaged foods and national restaurant chain dishes will be easily identified as appropriate or inappropriate choices for each individual, based on his or her unique profile. Users can also add their own recipes, build shopping lists and create a personalized recipe box. FoodSmarts℠ includes a database of recipes and restaurant dishes that are all analyzed for each individual.
"It can be challenging to find the right foods to fit every individual's dietary needs and that is why we are excited to expand our resources with this tool to help stroke survivors, their families as well as the thousands who are at risk for stroke simplify the process," said Anna Taylor, Director, Awareness and Professional Programs, National Stroke Association. "
FoodSmarts℠ is accessible online at foodsmarts.stroke.org as well as via a mobile app. Online accounts sync with the mobile app, which is available in the iPhone, and Google Play stores. Through a partnership with FoodCare®, Registered Dietitians are able to provide advanced nutrition guidance to make using FoodSmarts℠ even more personalized.
National Stroke Association's mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke. For over 30 years we have been the only national nonprofit healthcare organization focusing 100 percent of our resources and efforts to stroke.
FoodCare® enables organizations to successfully transform the dietary well-being of their community members through private label nutrition apps that engage and support the unique, personalized dietary needs of individuals and family members. FoodCare® also has integrated solutions for Registered Dietitians and Foodservice professionals. Learn more at FoodCare.com
Media Contact: Clair Diones, National Stroke Association, 303-754-0919, cdiones@stroke.org
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SOURCE National Stroke Association
