The introduction of full nutrition tracking on Garmin's Connect app marks a significant enhancement for users of the subscription-based Connect+ service. This feature will allow users to monitor their nutritional intake comprehensively, which includes tracking calories and macro-nutrients. The new functionality was unveiled by Garmin during CES 2026.
Connect+ users will benefit from advanced tools such as AI-driven analysis of their eating habits, which can assess how food consumption impacts daily activities, exercise, and sleep patterns. Options for entering food data include a searchable database, barcode scanning, and a camera feature that leverages AI to identify meals.
This development addresses a long-standing gap in Garmin's offerings, allowing users to receive personalized nutritional recommendations based on individual metrics and activity levels. Users can also generate detailed food reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. However, the premium service comes at a cost of $7 per month or $70 annually, a shift from Garmin's previous model of free access to its services.