Startup Idea: Smart Fridge Software for Better Nutrition

Startup idea to develop an innovative software that turns regular refrigerators into smart fridges. This software will keep track of grocery purchases, provide inventory alerts, and suggest possible meal options based on the food items available. This digital aid can help users maintain good nutrition habits developed during diet consultancies and reduce unnecessary dining out.

I work in the nutrition field and have been for the last four years. I do one on one consultations with clients in order to help them with health conditions or meet health-related goals they want to achieve through better nutrition. A problem that I feel which could be solved by software is actually a fridge that has software which keeps track of what you purchase and sends you alerts about what you have, what you need to buy, or what you could make based on what is already inside. I feel a lot of people eat out unnecessarily because they either aren't sure about what is in their fridge or aren't sure what they can make, which can contribute to significant weight gain if they eat out often.

When I work with my clients, I ask them to keep a food journal with me which promotes the awareness of just how much they eat each day as well as their eating habits. However, once my program with them is finished (typically 6 weeks), unless they implement the good habits we worked on and stay mindful about what they eat/keep track of what they buy, they can slip back into unhealthy habits. I feel having a fridge that can at least gently remind them about what they have/need/can make at home could be a huge advantage in that.