7 Health Apps to Support Your Healthy Lifestyle

If you are working on developing a healthy lifestyle, you can use technology to make it 
easier! From logging diet and fitness, to reducing stress and anxiety, there is an app for 
just about everything.


1. MyFitnessPal

First on our list is MyFitnessPal, an app that's widely celebrated for its extensive food 
database and user-friendly design. This app lets you track what you eat, how much 
you're eating, and also provides nutritional information for over 5 million foods. You can 
scan barcodes directly into the app or manually enter the food details. 

Additionally, MyFitnessPal also enables you to log your physical activities and 
calculates the calories you've burned. It's a wonderful tool that can help you maintain a 
balanced diet and exercise routine.


2. Headspace

Headspace is all about mental health, offering guided meditations and mindfulness 
exercises. The app boasts a variety of categories, including anxiety, focus, and sleep. It 
even provides "SOS" sessions for when you're feeling overwhelmed and need 
immediate relief. With regular use, Headspace can help you develop a calm, focused 
mind, contributing to a healthier overall lifestyle.


3. Couch to 5K

For those looking to get moving but don't know where to start, Couch to 5K is the 
perfect app. It offers a structured nine-week program that gradually increases the 
intensity of your workouts, preparing you to run a 5K. The program only requires 30 
minutes of your time, three days a week. The app guides you through your run, telling 
you when to start, walk, and cool down. By the end of the program, you'll be surprised at 
how far you've come!


4. Sleep Cycle

Quality sleep is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and that's where Sleep Cycle comes in. 
This app tracks your sleep patterns and wakes you up during your lightest sleep phase. 
This ensures you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day. It also provides 
detailed sleep statistics and nightly sleep graphs, allowing you to understand and 
improve your sleep habits.


5. Fooducate

Next, we have Fooducate, an app that helps you make healthier food choices. It lets 
you scan product barcodes and provides a letter grade for the food's overall 
healthiness, from A to D. The grades are based on the item's nutritional value and 
ingredients, helping you avoid processed foods and hidden sugars. Additionally, 
Fooducate provides healthy recipes and diet tips, making it an all-around tool for better 
nutrition.

6. Nike Training Club

The Nike Training Club app offers a wide range of workouts from professional trainers, 
from yoga to strength and endurance training. It provides videos to guide you through 
each exercise, ensuring you perform them correctly. The app also adjusts the workout 
plan based on your progress and feedback, making it a personal trainer that fits in your 
pocket.


7. Plant Nanny

Last but not least, Plant Nanny is a creative app designed to keep you hydrated. You 
take care of a virtual plant that grows and thrives as you drink water. If you don't drink 
enough, the plant starts wilting, reminding you to hydrate. It's a fun and cute way to 
make sure you're getting your daily water intake.


