Vera AI Macro Tracker

Vera is an advanced "Meal Intelligence" system that goes beyond traditional calorie counting by focusing on the nuances of regional Indian cuisine. It is designed to understand the cultural context of food, distinguishing between various regional dishes like dal makhani and dal tadka.

The system features sophisticated capabilities such as recognizing portion sizes from visual cues and identifying the impact of different cooking methods on nutritional value. It provides users with a "Health Score" along with actionable, culturally relevant tips to improve their diet.

Technically, the application is powered by the Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model for fast and cost-effective processing of food images and descriptions. It leverages Next.js for the frontend and Supabase for backend services.

The application's workflow includes multiple input methods, such as barcode scanning, audio recording for verbal logs, and image analysis. This multi-modal approach ensures that users can track their nutrition in the way that best fits their lifestyle.