The technology available to health practitioners is changing. Faster systems, more innovative search functions and websites that offer more automation and personalization are becoming more common in retail and wellness settings. As the technology becomes more widespread, dietitians are given the opportunity to explore what may make their daily practice better.

Some tools help with content creation, and some excel at data organization or offering recommendations on personalizing messaging to engage a target audience. Not every tool will fit, but more and more are designed to save time, reduce repetitive effort and support large-scale outreach, which is very handy when leading education, marketing products and nurturing clients in multiple formats. Rather than viewing new technology as a replacement, it can be approached as a resource, one that dietitians can choose to use, adapt or even help shape as this space evolves.

1. Whisk for Business (Samsung Food)

Purpose: A shoppable recipe platform that connects meal inspiration to grocery purchase.

Whisk allows users to save, customize and shop recipes directly through connected retailers. For dietitians working in retail, this tool offers an easy way to build nutrition education into the shopping experience. Recipes can be curated around specific health goals, store promotions or seasonal campaigns and then linked to relevant products on store shelves or online. Many retailers already use this type of recipe technology to support meal planning and grocery list building. Dietitians can contribute by creating or selecting recipes, offering nutrition tips alongside ingredients and making sure content reflects health messaging that supports their customers.

2. Foodsmart

Purpose: Digital meal planning and grocery ordering platform with built-in nutrition support.

Foodsmart helps users plan meals, set health goals and order groceries — all from one place. The platform includes a wide range of recipes that can be filtered by dietary preferences, medical conditions or budget. For retail dietitians, this can be a valuable tool for guiding customers toward balanced meal planning and smarter food choices at scale. In some retail partnerships, Foodsmart has been used as part of employee wellness initiatives or customer-facing nutrition programs. Dietitians can use it to support healthier choices, align with store promotions or reinforce in-store consultations with digital follow-up.

3. MyFitnessPal Premium

Purpose: Food and activity tracking with detailed nutrition feedback.

MyFitnessPal is a widely used food logging platform that allows users to track meals, nutrients and movement throughout the day. The premium version includes more advanced features like pattern recognition, macronutrient breakdowns and custom goals. For dietitians, this tool can complement wellness challenges or nutrition education by encouraging clients to monitor their intake and notice trends over time.

It can also be used to reinforce label reading and portion guidance. When used alongside store tours or meal planning services, MyFitnessPal helps keep clients engaged between follow ups. In June, MyFitnessPal hosted a webinar with the ARC Health and Wellness Community that further detailed how to leverage MyFitnessPal’s features to support clients’ unique nutrition needs. ARC members can check out the replay here!

4. ShopWell

Purpose: Barcode scanning tool that helps users make food choices in real time.

ShopWell’s features allow users to scan packaged foods and receive scores based on personal preferences, health concerns or dietary needs. It simplifies decisions in the grocery aisle by highlighting products that align with individual goals, while flagging allergens or less supportive options. Dietitians can recommend this tool to clients to support independent, informed decision-making. It can also be used as part of larger wellness programs that encourage smart label reading and healthier basket swaps.

5. Suggestic

Purpose: Nutrition platform infrastructure used to deliver personalized programs.

Suggestic powers many nutrition apps and wellness platforms behind the scenes. It helps developers create personalized meal plans, grocery tools and habit tracking features based on user preferences and health goals. While dietitians may not use Suggestic directly, it’s helpful to know if a platform you partner with or recommend is built on this system.

When evaluating new tech tools for your store or wellness program, understanding what powers them can give you insight into how flexible, evidence-based or customizable they may be. Suggestic is used in corporate wellness, grocery loyalty programs and personalized nutrition platforms.

6. Noom for Work

Purpose: Behavior change program used in employee wellness and health promotion.

Noom is best known as a weight management app, but the workplace version has been adapted for employer-sponsored wellness programs. It combines habit tracking, daily lessons and coach messaging to support long-term behavior change. Some retailers are exploring programs like this as part of internal health initiatives or benefits offerings.

For retail dietitians involved in employee wellness or internal programming, this type of platform may support larger wellness goals, especially when integrated with store events, health screenings or nutrition services.

Conclusion

New tools are changing the way health information is shared, tracked and delivered, but they don’t replace the knowledge and connection that dietitians bring to the table. Your ability to educate, listen and lead is what builds trust and drives real behavior change.

What these tools can do is support your work. They can reduce repetitive tasks, help organize content and make it easier to reach more people with consistent messaging. In a fast-moving retail environment, that kind of support can help you focus on the parts of your work that matter most. The key is balance. Use technology where it helps and stay grounded in your own expertise and approach. When used with intention, these tools can extend your reach without compromising your values.