Finding a diet that works for you and actually sticking to it can be hard but thankfully there are tons of easy downloadable apps that can help. Tracking your food intake is a great way to be more mindful about what you are eating and many apps can give you a easy way to do that as well as providing more information on calorie or macronutrient levels. We are all already glued to our phones anyways, might as well use them in a way that’s beneficial to our health. These are my three favorite apps for tracking diet.

Lose it! – Calorie Counter Rating: 4.7 (264.4k ratings)

Lose it! by FitNow, Inc. is an easy way to manage calories and is available to download free on all iOS apple devices. Many different language options are provided at no additional cost. Premium features and upgrades such as connecting activity trackers, and creating custom challenges are available through in-app purchases.

Lose it! allows you to easily tack your meals, exercise, and nutrition. This app has each user create a profile with weight loss goals so they can provide a individualized calorie budget that helps guide you towards success. Upwards of 15 million food items are stored in the Lose it! database making it easy to find nutrition facts on common grocery items. The app allows you to scan barcodes to check out nutrition facts or log your food items. Their app also contains information on many popular restaurant meals so eating out doesn’t just have to be on cheat day!

Activity trackers, such as the fitbit, can be connected to the app so you can easily transfer data and see your activity and diet all in one place. Users can also set personal goals on macronutrients, body measurements, and water intake. Social features of the app allow you to find inspiration from others and get motivated through challenges with friends. Love starting your day with big breakfasts? Through the app you can plan your calories ahead for the day and set meal targets. The app also provides valuable information on diet patterns that you may not notice are helping or hurting you in reaching your goals.

MyPlate Calorie Counter Rating: 4.6 (13.3k ratings)

The MyPlate Calorie Counter by Livestrong.com is accessible on all apple devices (iPhone iPad, iPod touch, apple watch). The app can be downloaded for free and has in-app purchases for more exclusive workouts, advanced statistics, and an ad-free experience.

User friendly way to track daily food and exercise. Shows your daily intake of fat, protein, and carbs which allows you to conveniently track macronutrients and manage levels based on your diet goals. This can be super helpful if you are trying to stick to a low carb or low fat diet. It also summarizes weight and caloric intake trend in easy to understand charts. An 8-week meal plan is developed specifically for the user based on their current dietary preferences and is a great tool for someone looking to find more healthy recipes. Community message boards in app provide support, tips, and personal advice to users focused on improving their health.

Cara Rating: 4.7 (1.1k ratings)

Cara is a personalized health log and journal produced by HiDoc Technologies GmbH. It’s downloadable free on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Cara data can be connected to Apple Health and other iPhone apps.

You can record diet, exercise, digestive issues, mood, sleep, pain, and any possible medical conditions. Cara is a great app because it is fully inclusive of all health issues. The app understands diet is not the only factor that affects health and can help you understand other factors involved and their relationship in your wellbeing. Knowledge is provided in the app though scientific research on nutrition and customized tips and information that can prevent digestive issues. An in-app chat connects you with Cara experts who can provide advice or answer any of your questions. Cara can help users with specific diet plans, food intolerances, eating disorders, and digestive disorders stay on track and manage their symptoms.

What every you are looking for, the app store has it. Diet specific apps, calorie counters, exercise trackers, apps to manage health conditions, you name it. All can be helpful in improving your overall health and wellbeing. The suggested apps I chose above specifically provide tools that focus on being more aware of your diet. If you are struggling and don’t know where or how to start, you are not alone. These apps have been developed to provide tools and support to individuals focused on living healthy lives and can be a great step towards meeting your goals whatever they may be.