Fit for summer: the best apps for a healthy diet

Useful apps for a healthy diet are available for both Android and iOS. You can support your dietary changes with these apps

App for a healthy diet: recipes on EAT SMARTER

EAT SMARTER is actually a recipe website with lots of delicious yet healthy dishes. The portal can also be accessed via its own Android or iOS application.

• You can search the recipes for keywords such as “low carb” or search in the predefined categories. You can also use the search function to look for specific recipes to find something to suit your taste.

• The “Health Score”, which shows you how healthy a dish is, is also particularly helpful. This gives you a good orientation when changing your diet, especially at the beginning.

• If you don’t know exactly what to eat, the tool will also show you the recipes of the season or with a specific main ingredient. You can also add missing ingredients to your shopping list when you create an account.

• EAT SMARTER Academy: If recipes are not enough, EAT SMARTER also offers online courses for a healthy diet, with interesting videos and direct contact with nutrition experts.

Fddb – Calorie database for a healthy diet

Fddb is an online database on the number of calories in various foods that has been around for years. In addition to the website, there is an optimized smartphone app for Android and iOS.

• Thousands of users have maintained the database from the very beginning. This makes the calorie list comprehensive and accurate. Here you will find practically every food from well-known manufacturers and can easily calculate your daily calorie intake

• The app also allows you to scan a product barcode, giving you flexible access to the calorie count and other information in the supermarket.

• You can also plan a weight change and calculate how many calories you should ideally consume. You will then receive a detailed evaluation including statistics.

• With a food diary, you can plan each day precisely so that you always have an overview of your diet. Recipes can also be customized, for example by adding an ingredient.
• A user account is required for the app.

Noom – healthy weight loss via smartphone app

The “Noom” app is available for Android and iOS and doesn’t just focus on healthy eating.

• The main aim of the app is to help you lose weight. The Android app focuses on a mixture of healthy eating and regular exercise

• The app calculates the recommended number of calories per day. You can then enter your food and keep an overview at all times.

• You can also use the app to create a weight loss plan tailored to your individual needs.

• You can also exchange ideas with others in the app and thus motivate each other. As a special feature, the app has an integrated pedometer.

• The app is subject to a charge, but you can test it free of charge for 14 days.

Yazio – healthy eating and weight loss

YAZIO is available as an Android and iOS app and helps with healthy eating and weight loss.

• First and foremost, you can use the app to count calories to keep track of your daily intake. For example, you can see how many calories you have already consumed and how many you have left to eat each day

• A variety of recipes are waiting for you, which can be filtered according to different categories and keywords.

• The app can be connected to various other health apps, such as Google Fit. There is also a barcode scanner that you can use to record products

• If you wish, you can also use the app to fast. There are various plans available for this, such as 16:8 fasting.

• To use YAZIO, you need an account. Some functions require a paid subscription.