NourishNest

A comprehensive nutrition and diet planning platform designed to help users achieve their health goals through intelligent meal planning, real-time nutrition tracking, and personalized dietary recommendations.

🎯 Overview

NourishNest is a full-stack responsive web application that combines modern UI/UX with powerful backend functionality. It provides users with comprehensive nutrition data, recipe suggestions, meal planning tools, and progress tracking features—all wrapped in an intuitive interface designed for accessibility and ease of use.

✨ Key Features

• Interactive & Responsive Design - Seamless experience across all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Advanced Recipe Database - Browse recipes with detailed nutrition information and cooking instructions
• Nutrition Index & Analysis - Real-time macronutrient and micronutrient tracking
• BMI Calculator - Health metrics calculation with personalized recommendations
• Diet Management - Track calories and plan diets based on health goals
• Admin Dashboard - Comprehensive admin panel for content management
• Secure Authentication - User authentication and authorization with session management
• User Feedback System - Collect and manage user feedback
• Real-time API Integration - Meal API integration with Axios for dynamic data fetching
• Progress Tracking - Visual progress tracking for diet and nutrition goals

🛠️ Technology Stack

Frontend:

• HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript
• EJS (Embedded JavaScript Templating)
• Responsive Design (Mobile-first approach)

Backend:

• Node.js with Express.js
• MongoDB (NoSQL Database)
• Axios (HTTP Client for API Integration)

Tools & Services:

• npm (Package Management)
• Vercel (Deployment)
• Third-party Meals API

📊 Project Structure

NourishNest/
├── src/              # Source code (backend logic)
├── views/            # EJS templates (frontend pages)
├── public/           # Static assets (CSS, images)
├── Screenshots/      # Project screenshots
├── package.json      # Dependencies and scripts
├── index.js          # Entry point
└── README.md         # Documentation

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm
• MongoDB account and connection string

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/HimasagarU/NourishNest.git
cd NourishNest

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Configure environment variables

# Create a .env file in the root directory
# Add your MongoDB connection string:
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
PORT=3000

4. Update database configuration Edit index.js and add your MongoDB URL to the connection string.

5. Start the development server

npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000

📋 Features in Detail

Nutrition Tracking

• Comprehensive nutritional information for recipes
• Macronutrient breakdown (proteins, carbs, fats)
• Micronutrient analysis (vitamins, minerals)
• Daily intake recommendations

Meal Planning

• Browse extensive recipe database
• Filter recipes by cuisine, diet type, and nutrition
• Create custom meal plans
• Track daily calories and nutrients

User Management

• Secure user authentication
• Personalized user profiles
• Save favorite recipes and meal plans
• Track progress over time

Admin Panel

• Manage recipes and nutritional data
• User management and analytics
• Feedback review and management
• Content administration

📸 Screenshots

Dashboard

Main interface with user statistics and quick access to features.

Recipe Browser

Search and filter recipes with detailed nutrition information.

Meal Planner

Create and manage personalized meal plans.

Nutrition Dashboard

Track daily intake and view detailed nutritional analysis.

Admin Panel

Manage content and user data.

🔧 API Integration

The application uses the Meals API for dynamic recipe data:

• Endpoint: https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s={meal}
• Provides detailed recipe information including ingredients and instructions

🐈 Usage Examples

For Users

1. Register and create a profile
2. Browse recipes and add to favorites
3. Create a meal plan
4. Track daily nutrition intake
5. Monitor progress and adjust diet

For Admins

1. Log in to admin panel
2. Add/edit/delete recipes
3. Manage diet categories
4. Review user feedback
5. View platform analytics

🎨 Design Highlights

• Clean UI - Minimal, intuitive design focused on usability
• Responsive Layout - Optimized for all screen sizes
• Accessibility - WCAG compliant with keyboard navigation
• Performance - Optimized loading times and smooth interactions
• User-Centric - Designed based on user feedback and testing