Step-by-Step Guide
Access the Recipe:
Click on the meal you are interested in from the meal selection screen. This will open the detailed recipe page.
Understanding the Recipe Page:
Upon opening, you will see a screen similar to the one shown in the attached screenshot below.
Key Sections of the Recipe Page
Nutritional Information:
At the top, you will see the total calories (kcal), protein, carbohydrates (carbs), and fat for the recipe.
This helps you quickly gauge the nutritional content of the meal.
Ingredients and Preparation:
The page is divided into two main tabs: Ingredients and Preparation steps.
Portions Section:
This section lists all the ingredients required for the recipe.
Each ingredient is detailed with its name, caloric content (kcal), and protein content.
Adjusting Quantities
Total Quantity for the Recipe:
Highlighted in yellow in the screenshot, this shows the total quantity of each ingredient required for the entire recipe.
For example, if it says "8 tbsp (56g)" next to oatmeal, this is the total amount you need.
Standard Quantity Adjustment:
Highlighted in green, this is the base measurement used to adjust the total quantity.
Changing the number here will automatically update the total quantity.
For instance, changing the number of tablespoons (highlighted in green) will adjust the total amount shown in yellow.
Example Walkthrough
Let's go through an example using the attached screenshot:
Cinnamon:
Total quantity needed: 1 tsp (3g).
Strawberries:
Total quantity needed: 100g.
Honey:
Total quantity needed: 1 tbsp (20g).
Oatmeal:
Total quantity needed: 8 tbsp (56g) – Highlighted in yellow.
Standard quantity: 1 tbsp – Highlighted in green.
Greek Yoghurt:
Total quantity needed: 300g.
To adjust the quantities:
If you want to increase the amount of oatmeal, you change the number in the green box next to oatmeal. If you increase it from 1 tbsp to 2 tbsp, the total quantity (highlighted in yellow) will update accordingly.
Final Tips
Always double-check: Ensure that the total quantity (highlighted in yellow) matches your desired serving size.
Nutritional tracking: Use the nutritional information at the top to help manage your dietary goals.
Preparation steps: Switch to the "Preparation steps" tab for detailed cooking instructions.
This guide should help you navigate and use the recipe instructions and ingredients page effectively, ensuring you can adjust portions as needed and keep track of nutritional information efficiently.