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App Updates & Features, Featured Posts

Free for The Month of May Our Nutrition Scores are typically only available to our Gold subscribers, but for the month of May, we’re releasing the Women’s Health Nutrition Score to all users, free of charge. Basic (free) users will find this by swiping left on the Diary header. Here at Cronometer, we’re...

Nutrition

3 mins read

Why Logging Your Food Matters – And How to Get Started

Have you ever wondered how your food choices impact your health and goals? Whether you’re looking to improve energy, build muscle, lose weight, or just eat more mindfully, tracking what you eat is one of the most powerful tools available. But getting started can feel overwhelming—so let’s break it down. Why Should You...

Health

4 mins read

Managing Chronic Kidney Disease on Cronometer

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys lose their ability to function properly over time. Your kidneys are vital for filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood, balancing electrolytes, and regulating blood pressure. When they aren’t working as they should, waste builds up in the body, which can...

Tips & Tricks

3 mins read

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Nutrition Tracking

If you’re already taking the time to track your nutrition, let’s make sure you’re getting the most out of every minute. Whether you’re a seasoned tracker or just getting started, there are a few simple ways to go from just tracking to tracking like a pro. Let’s dive in. Choose The Best Data...

App Updates & Features

3 mins read

How To: Track Weight on Cronometer

Tracking your weight just got smarter! With our new Weight Goal page, you can fine-tune your weight settings, set a target, and see a forecasted date for reaching it-keeping you motivated along the way. Plus, with the new Weight Goal Widget on the Discover page and handy Log Weight Reminder notifications, staying on...

App Updates & Features

3 mins read

A Proudly Canadian Nutrition Tracking App 🇨🇦

At Cronometer, we’re incredibly proud to be a Canadian company based in Revelstoke, BC. As more Canadians seek to support local businesses, we want to take a moment to celebrate our roots and thank all of our users, from Canada and beyond, for choosing a homegrown, bootstrapped company that’s dedicated to helping everyone...

Podcast

1 min read

Episode 35: Dietitian’s Guide to Protecting Your Kidneys with Jen Hernandez

Welcome to another episode of Discovering Nutrition with Cronometer! In this episode, our host Eliisa sits down with Jen Hernandez, a registered dietitian and founder of Plant-Powered Kidneys, to explore an often-overlooked topic—kidney health. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions worldwide, yet many people don’t realize they have it until their kidney...

App Updates & Features

3 mins read

Why A Smaller Food Database Is Better: The Cronometer Advantage

When it comes to nutrition tracking, bigger isn’t always better. While some apps boast databases with tens of millions of foods, Cronometer takes a different approach—and for good reason. With a carefully curated database of 1.1 million foods, we prioritize accuracy, reliability, and ease of use. Here’s why a smaller, high-quality database makes...