Lost in translation? From Tokyo to Madrid, a new app is helping travelers decode every meal worldwide

LOS ANGELES, CA – June 2025 — Whether you’re exploring Tokyo’s night markets or savoring tapas in Madrid, staying healthy on the move isn’t easy. According to new research from Lifesum, the nutrition tracking app, 78% of travelers admit they often have no idea what they’re eating. To help solve that, Lifesum has launched its AI-powered Multimodal Tracker (MMT), which instantly identifies meals and provides a full nutritional breakdown—anywhere in the world—by simply snapping a photo, speaking your meal, scanning a barcode, or typing it in.

As travel season kicks off, Lifesum reports that MMT usage has surged 513%, quickly becoming as essential as a passport for health-conscious explorers.

“As AI reshapes how we eat, Lifesum’s Multimodal Tracker is the must-have travel tool for mindful explorers,” said Signe Svanfeldt, Lifesum’s lead nutritionist. “Travel is for discovery, not confusion. MMT helps you stay balanced and make smart food choices—so you can enjoy every moment.”

Lifesum’s travel research revealed:

  • 78% of travelers say there are times they have no clue what’s actually on their plate.
  • 55% struggle to identify ingredients in new or unfamiliar dishes.
  • 62% find tracking nutrition tough when meals aren’t fully understood.
  • 48% say confusing or foreign menu descriptions lead to poorer food choices.

Designed for dynamic lifestyles, MMT empowers travelers to:

  • Log meals instantly via image recognition, voice, barcode scans, or manual input.
  • Track hydration with smart reminders and personalized goals.
  • Receive instant nutritional insights to prevent energy crashes and fatigue.
  • Maintain healthy routines across time zones and cuisines.

“MMT puts health in your hands, making mindful eating easy no matter where your travels take you,” added Svanfeldt. “MMT simplifies nutrition tracking—helping travelers stay energized, balanced, and ready for every adventure.”

Media Inquiries

Signe Svanfeldt, lead nutritionist at Lifesum, is available for media interviews.

Media contact: Harry Cymbler, Hot Cherry PR, harry@hotcherry.co.uk

 

About Lifesum

Lifesum is a leading global platform for healthy eating, designed to help you make smarter food choices and develop sustainable eating habits, whether your goal is to achieve a healthy weight or enhance long-term health. By offering a holistic approach to wellness, Lifesum shows how nutrition affects key areas such as sleep, exercise, and mental well-being. The platform provides personalized nutrition insights, recipes, meal plans, diets, and tracking tools for both food and exercise. Discover more at Lifesum.com