The best food-tracking apps to help you lose weight
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It’s not an exaggeration to say that there’s an app for just about everything in life. But while it may seem nice to have so many options, it can also make it not-so-easy to find the ones that work best. This is especially true when it comes to food-tracking apps. With dozens of options to choose from, how can you be sure you are using the right tool?
That’s where we come in. We narrowed down all the options and found three of the best. Why bother? Recording what you eat is a simple yet extremely effective way to manage your diet. In fact, according to a study from Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research, keeping a food diary can actually double a person’s weight loss.
Ready to start? Here are a few of the best free apps available today:
Always on-the-go?
MyFitnessPal: This is one of the most popular food-tracking apps on the market, and if you give it a try you will understand why. With more than 1.5 million foods, MyFitnessPal boasts the largest food database available in a diet tracker. In addition to just counting calories, this app will also give you a give you a complete overview of your diet, including your sodium, vitamin and cholesterol intake.
Tend to munch when you’re moody?
FatSecret: This beautifully designed food tracker is one of the best kept secrets out there. In addition to being able to track your meals and calorie intake, FatSecret also lets you keep a personal journal so that you can match up what you eat with how you feel. It’s true that your diet can affect your mood (and vice versa), so the more you are able to understand the relationship between the two, the better.
Forget about your diet when dining out?
HealthyOut: If restaurants are your downfall when it comes to eating healthy then this is the app for you. By allowing you to access nutritional data from dishes served at restaurants nearby, HealthyOut equips you with the information and knowledge you need to make smart decision when dining out.
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