Meet Yuka: My Bossy, Barcode Scanning Bestie
Anyone who knows me knows two things:
I love Pilates (obviously).
I’m a total biohacking nerd.
Like, if there’s a gadget, gizmo, or app that promises more energy, better sleep, or to turn me into a bionic woman with glowing skin and abs of steel… I’m there. Credit card out.
But here’s the deal: as a single mom and Pilates educator, I don’t have time for complicated 43-step morning routines that involve chanting at sunrise while stirring yak butter into mushroom dust. Nope. If it’s not simple, I’m not doing it.
Which brings me to my favorite app right now: Yuka.
Ever heard of it? Didn’t think so. (You can thank me later.)
Here’s the scoop: Yuka is this genius little app that lets you scan any grocery item or product with a barcode — yes, that kombucha you pretend to like, or that face cream you secretly bought because the jar was pretty.
And then? Yuka rates it. Instantly.
Red flag 🚩 if it’s loaded with junk. Green thumbs-up if it’s the stuff of longevity dreams. It even tells you why — like, “Oh hey, your favorite granola is basically dessert in disguise,” or “Congrats, this sunscreen won’t slowly poison you.”
It’s like having a super-judgy but well-meaning best friend in your pocket. The one who’ll snatch the Diet Coke out of your hand and replace it with sparkling water. (Okay, fine. Sparkling water with lime. We’re not animals.)
Bottom line: I’m obsessed. It makes grocery shopping weirdly fun, and honestly, kinda addictive. My daughter thinks I’ve lost it, scanning everything in the cart like a supermarket cop.
So if you’re into feeling better without overthinking it, download Yuka and let it boss you around a little. Your body (and your bathroom cabinet) will thank you.
P.S. Try it and let me know if you love it as much as I do — or if you end up scanning literally everything in your fridge like I did. (🚩Warning: it’s highly addictive.)