Going gluten free or looking to cut down on sugar? Eating out but not sure what you can eat? Stick to your new eating plan with our selection of the best healthy food apps.
For healthy, all natural recipes: Deliciously Ella
The Deliciously Ella App is all about celebrating natural healthy food. It has over a hundred simple, easy to follow recipes, which you and your body will love. They’re all plant-based and free from gluten and refined sugars.
Cost: R53.07 (price dependent on exchange rate)
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For those following a special diet: woman&home Eating Smart
Don’t let a special diet restrict your meals and treats! With the Eating Smart app from woman&home, discover the easy way to pep up midweek mealtimes, bake delicious cakes and desserts, and entertain guests. Our simple-to-follow recipes make cooking a joy, whichever ingredients you use.
Cost: free
Available on iOS
For going sugar free: A Life Without Sugar
In this app you can read all about sugar; the importance of sugar, your daily allowance and sugar that’s in processed food. Although your body does need sugar, it’s wise to pay attention to its quantities.
Cost: free
Available on Android
For getting ideas to use the ingredients you have: Recipe Book
RecipeBook will guide you through your cooking quests with such ease that your cooking skills will be no less than that of a professional chef! Out of main ingredients? This app lets you search for favorite food items by typing in single ingredients.
Additional features include a shopping list and a calorie and nutrition list.
Cost: free
For finding restaurants that cater to your tastes: Zomato
Zomato is the best way to search for and discover great places to eat at. It’s a restaurant finder app that lets you explore all the dining options in your city. Browse through restaurant menus, pictures, and user reviews to decide where you want to eat, and use the map feature to guide you there.
Cost: free
For great smoothie recipes: Nutriliving
With a collection of over 250 NutriBullet NutriBlast recipes, your favorite smoothie is just a tap away. Search by ingredient, health topic, or browse the most popular recipes.
Cost: free
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