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February 15, 2021

5 apps to track your diet

Introduction
Whether you're recovering from a stroke, managing a chronic condition, or simply trying to live a healthier lifestyle, keeping track of what you eat can make a big difference. Diet tracking apps can help you understand your nutritional habits, support your goals, and make healthier choices—one meal at a time.Here are five helpful apps designed to support your journey toward mindful eating and better nutrition.

Lifesum

Best for: Personalized diet plans and recipe inspiration
Website: lifesum.com

Lifesum offers personalized diet plans, daily calorie and macro tracking, and healthy recipe ideas based on your preferences and goals. Whether you're looking to lose weight, improve your energy, or just feel better day to day, Lifesum adapts to your lifestyle. The clean interface and motivational tips make it easy to stay consistent.

MyFitnessPal

Best for: Detailed calorie tracking and a massive food database
Website: myfitnesspal.com

MyFitnessPal is one of the most popular diet trackers out there—and for good reason. It features an enormous database of foods, including restaurant items and packaged goods, so logging meals is quick and accurate. You can track calories, nutrients, macros, water intake, and even connect it with fitness trackers to monitor your progress holistically.

Foodility

Best for: Simple, visual food journaling (no calorie counting)
Website: foodility.io
Note: iOS only

If calorie counting feels overwhelming, Foodility is a great minimalist alternative. This app uses a beautiful calendar layout where you can log what you ate throughout the day in your own words. No numbers, no pressure—just a clean and mindful way to reflect on your eating habits over time.

Freeletics Nutrition

Best for: Customized meal planning based on your health goals
Website: freeletics.com/en/nutrition

Freeletics Nutrition helps you build healthy habits with personalized meal plans tailored to your preferences and goals. Whether you're looking to lose weight, maintain your health, or simply eat more nutritious meals, Freeletics gives you flexible options, including recipes and grocery lists. You can also log meals and track progress easily.

Noom

Best for: Understanding the psychology behind eating habits
Website: noom.com

Noom goes beyond food logging—it helps you better understand your behaviors and mindset around eating. Through daily lessons, short quizzes, and coaching features, Noom encourages long-term lifestyle change by focusing on the why behind your choices. If you're looking for support with emotional or habitual eating, this app may be a great fit.

Final Thoughts

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healthy eating. These apps offer different features to help you stay mindful of your nutrition, whether you’re looking for structure, simplicity, or emotional insight.

Before starting any specific diet or program, be sure to check with your doctor or healthcare provider. Every body is different—and your care plan should be, too.

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February 15, 2021
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