The best food-tracking apps to help you lose weight

| 2 min read

best food tracker apps
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.
This blog post is part of #HealthyMe, a personalized web experience based on your health and wellness goals. To sign up today, visit https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/healthyme.
Photo credit: Jessica Mullen

A Healthier Michigan is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit, independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
No Personal Healthcare Advice or Other Advice
This Web site provides general educational information on health-related issues and provides access to health-related resources for the convenience of our users. This site and its health-related information and resources are not a substitute for professional medical advice or for the care that patients receive from their physicians or other health care providers.
This site and its health-related information resources are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this Web site is to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding a health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read in this site.