Apps to Keep You Healthy

For those counting calories, combining smart dieting with smartphone apps can lead to a host of appetizing opportunities. Apps are available to help you manage food intake, as well as track weight loss and chart fitness goals. They can also let you loop in like-minded friends and family members for added motivation and support. Whether you’re already maintaining a healthy regime or simply looking to make better food choices, these apps can offer you insight on how and what you’re eating.

Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal

iPhone rating:
4.5 stars Free
Android rating:
4.5 stars Free

If you’re looking for an all-around nutrition guide, the Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal is for you. The app’s growing database of more than 3 million foods provides information on everything from fat and fiber to carbs and cholesterol. The app also has a barcode scanner, allowing you to look up potential purchases while you’re grocery shopping.

Calorie Counter PRO by MyNetDiary 

iPhone rating:
4.5 stars $3.99
Android rating:
4.5 stars Free

Ever wish you had your own personal nutritionist? MyNetDiary aims to fulfill that desire. With a food catalog of 677,000 items, the app will give you a calorie count on nearly everything. Tell the app what foods you ate, and it will track your calorie intake. 

Find something that isn’t in the food database? Just snap a photo and the team behind the app will create a nutritional profile for the dish within 24 hours. Go even further by giving the app your target weight and it will recommend exercises and a nutrition plan to manage your calorie count.

MyPlate Calorie Tracker

iPhone rating:
4.5 stars Free

Created by the LIVESTRONG organization, MyPlate Calorie Tracker serves as an all-in-one nutritional calculator. By scanning barcodes or inputting food choices, the app tracks your protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber, sugar, sodium, and water intake. It then provides you with a simple, daily snapshot of those intakes, helping you maintain balance in your diet.

It also encourages you to share this information with other members of the LIVESTRONG community through message boards.

Waterlogged

iPhone rating:
4.5 stars Free

Passing on the waffles or wedding cake may be a good idea if you’re trying to stay in shape, but don’t skip out on drinking water. Not only does this essential, zero-calorie fluid regulate body temperature and aid in digestion, it also prevents headaches and dizziness that can come with dehydration. The Waterlogged app allows you to chart your daily water intake, and add images and measurements of the glasses, cups, and receptacles that you actually use. Plus, it’ll remind you when it’s time to drink up.

ShopWell

iPhone rating:
4.5 stars Free
Android rating:
3.5 stars Free

Grocery shopping while on a diet can be exhausting. ShopWell aims to change that by helping you determine which foods meet your dietary goals. Scan barcodes at the grocery store and ShopWell will tell you if the food is a wise choice for you. It will also steer you clear of any foods containing your known allergens or health triggers, like animal by-products or gluten. 

Earn points and redeem gift card rewards by completing “missions” and providing feedback on certain foods and brands.

HealthyOut

iPhone rating:
4.5 stars Free
Android rating:
4 stars Free

Salad no longer has to be the default healthy option when you dine out. With HealthyOut, you can find low-calorie, low-carb dishes at local eateries. You can filter your search by cuisine type or diet, like vegetarian or gluten-free. It will give you options for well-known diets such as South Beach and Atkins. Restaurant specifics, including location and hours, are also provided.

CarbsControl

iPhone rating:
4 stars $2.99
Android rating:
3 stars $2.99

Losing weight often requires creating a plan to manage carbohydrate consumption. This tracker gives you the tools to do just that. In addition to setting daily or per meal goals, it automatically creates a food journal that makes it easy to spot dietary pitfalls and adjust for them accordingly.

The app’s extensive catalog of food includes restaurant offerings and brand name groceries.

Food Intolerances

iPhone rating:
4 stars $5.99
Android rating:
4 stars $4.99

Whether it’s food allergy or lactose, living with a restricted diet can present its share of challenges. This app takes the guesswork out of what is and isn’t recommended for certain individuals. It gives you detailed allergy and sensitivity information on roughly 700 foods. Users can customize the app to meet their specific needs and share comments and advice for others to see.

Foodle

iPhone — 3.5 stars, $4.99

Eating a mix of fruit and vegetables seems like a reasonable way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. But how can you be sure that your “go-to” favorites provide the right amount of nutrients? Simply browse through Foodle’s more than 8,000 food entries to get the lowdown on fresh produce. You can learn about everything from acorn squash to watermelon, as well as meats, fish, nuts, grains, and dairy. Or you can use the app to look up foods that contain a hefty amount of a particular vitamin.

Fitocracy Macros

iPhone rating:
3.5 stars Free

Macronutrients, or macros for short, are nutrients that provide calories or energy. They’re vital for a healthy metabolism. This app aims to change the way you think about calorie counting by bringing your attention to your macronutrient intake. By tracking your macros, you can avoid the typical pitfalls of dieting, like feeling hungry, lacking energy, and being irritable.

Enjoy your diet, instead of just suffering through it, by maintaining your macros!

Methodology

We selected these nutrition apps based on their potential to aid people in counting calories and managing a healthy lifestyle. Additional factors considered in selecting these apps included user ratings, affordability, accessibility, format, functionality, and relevance to allergies and the allergy community's needs. Together, this collection represents the gamut of helpful iPhone and Android apps that are successfully designed to make allergies more manageable.

Please note: Healthline Networks does not imply warranty of fitness or endorse any of these applications. These apps have not been evaluated for medical accuracy by Healthline Networks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved the apps unless otherwise indicated.

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