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Quick Start Guide

Get started with PlateBreaker in just a few minutes.

Create Your Account

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  1. Visit platebreaker.com
  2. Click “Sign Up” in the top right
  3. Enter your email and create a password
  4. Verify your email address

Set Your Goals

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After signing in, you’ll be guided through setting up your profile:

1. Personal Information

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  • Age, height, weight
  • Activity level
  • Any dietary restrictions

2. Health Goals

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Choose from:

  • Weight Management: Lose, maintain, or gain weight
  • Athletic Performance: Build muscle, increase endurance
  • Health Conditions: Manage diabetes, heart health, etc.
  • General Wellness: Balanced nutrition

3. Nutrient Targets

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PlateBreaker will calculate personalized daily targets for:

  • Calories and macronutrients
  • Essential vitamins and minerals
  • Based on your goals and activity level

Discover Your First Recipe

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Search by Nutrient

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  1. Navigate to the Discover tab
  2. Use the nutrient search: 
    Example: "high protein, low carb"
    Example: "vitamin C > 50mg"
  3. Browse recipes that match your criteria

View Nutritional Details

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  • Each recipe card shows key nutrients
  • Click for complete nutritional breakdown
  • See how it fits your daily targets

Save to Favorites

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  • Tap the heart icon to save recipes
  • Access favorites from your profile
  • Use them in meal planning

Plan Your Week

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Create a Meal Plan

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  1. Go to the Plan tab
  2. Click “New Meal Plan”
  3. Select the week you want to plan

Add Meals

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  • Smart Suggestions: Get AI-powered meal recommendations based on your nutrient gaps
  • From Favorites: Choose saved recipes
  • Custom Meals: Add your own meals

Generate Shopping List

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  • Automatically combines ingredients
  • Organizes by store section
  • Exports to your phone

Track Your Progress

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Log What You Eat

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  1. Go to the Track tab
  2. Select meals from your plan OR search recipes
  3. Adjust serving sizes if needed

Monitor Nutrients

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  • View daily nutrient intake vs targets
  • See which nutrients you’re meeting
  • Identify gaps to address

Adjust Goals

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  • Track your weight and progress
  • Update goals as needed
  • Get new recommendations

Tips for Success

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Start Simple

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Don’t try to track everything perfectly on day one. Focus on:

  1. Logging your main meals
  2. Hitting your calorie and protein targets
  3. Gradually adding more detail

Use Meal Planning

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Planning meals in advance makes it easier to:

  • Hit your nutrient targets
  • Save time during the week
  • Reduce food waste

Check Your Gaps

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Review your nutrient gaps weekly:

  • See which nutrients you’re consistently low on
  • Search recipes that fill those gaps
  • Adjust your meal plan accordingly

What’s Next?

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Need help? Check out the full documentation or visit PlateBreaker.com.