HOMEBest Ketogenic Diet Apps of 2019
The ketogenic, or keto, diet can sometimes sound too good to be true, though many people swear by it. The basic idea is to eat more fats and fewer carbs to move your body into a state known as ketosis, during which your body converts fat into compounds known as ketones and begins using them as its main source of energy.
The challenge in following a keto diet often comes in finding the proper balance of foods. But the right technology can make all the difference.
We gathered the best apps for those following a keto diet, based on excellent content, overall reliability, and high user ratings.
Interested in giving keto a try? Ask your doctor first, then check out these apps for guidance.
iPhone rating: 4.8 stars
Android rating: 4.7 stars
Price: Free with optional in-app purchases
The Carb Manager is a comprehensive and straightforward app that counts net and total carbs — but that's not all. Keep a daily log of nutrition and fitness, use the calculator to set your net macros and weight loss goals, and get detailed nutrition information about your logged data when you need it. Use the app to visualize your macros every day to stay on track.
Android rating: 4.5 stars
Price: Free
This app is packed with features for those diving into the keto way of eating. Learn the ins and outs of the diet and put features like the meal planner, food lists, sample menus, and recipes to work for you. Browse detailed articles that answer all your keto questions.
iPhone rating: 4.7 stars
Android rating: 4.6 stars
Price: Free with optional in-app purchases
Keep fitness and nutrition experts in your pocket with 8fit. The app can be customized to suit your dietary preferences and features personalized meal plans with recipe alternatives, nutrition tips and guides, shopping lists, and more.
iPhone rating: 4.7 stars
Android rating: 4.5 stars
Price: Free with optional in-app purchases
This app generates personalized nutrition plans based your answers to questions about lifestyle and goals. Track macros, add your own foods, save meals, and use the validated food database to stay on track.
iPhone rating: 4.9 stars
Android rating: 4.8 stars
Price: $3.99
Keep meal prep easy and tasty with Fit Men Cook. The app features video recipes that show you exactly how to prepare delicious, healthy meals. All recipes list calories, proteins, carbs, and fat so you can stick to your nutritional goals.
iPhone rating: 4.7 stars
Android rating: 4.3 stars
Price: $2.99
Created by a fitness professional, My Macros+ is a complete diet tracking app that makes logging your macros simple. Features include a huge food database, barcode scanner, nutrition label scanner, and many customizable options. You can set nutrition goals by gram or percentage and track as many nutrition goals as you want.
Android rating: 4.3 stars
Price: Free
This app takes a 'ketogenic diet plan for dummies' approach, breaking down the theory and offering step-by-step details for success. You'll find tons of keto-friendly recipes, tips for proper portion sizes, and other resources.
iPhone rating: 4.5 stars
Android rating: 3.7 stars
Price: Free with optional in-app purchases
Personalize your macro goals and get suggestions to hit your daily targets with Keto.app. Track meals with the barcode scanner, create grocery lists, and sort logged data by macro count so you know exactly where you stand.
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Jessica Timmons has been a freelance writer since 2007. She writes, edits, and consults for a great group of steady accounts and the occasional one-off project, all while juggling the busy lives of her four kids with her ever-accommodating husband. She loves weight lifting, really great lattes, and family time.
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