Foods

Food items combine macronutrient impact (glucose, insulin) with circadian effects (eating windows, late meals).

Adding food

• Search by food name in the Add Item modal
• Pick a base portion, then adjust quantity multiplier
• Macros (carbs, protein, fat, fiber, sugar, sodium) auto-populate
• You can override any macro field manually

Why food matters in Lab (not just Tracker)

• Glucose curve depends on glycemic load + recent meals
• Insulin response depends on protein co-ingestion + insulin sensitivity
• Late meals push cortisol and disrupt melatonin
• Caloric balance contributes to weight trajectory in long simulations