The Best Nutrition & Diet Apps for ADHD Brains
The diet apps that work for ADHD brains use game theory to promote weight loss, nutrition, drinking water, healthy recipes and more. Here are some favorites recommended by ADDitude readers in the summer of 2020.
Nutrition and Diet Apps for ADHD Brains
These apps and web sites were recommended by ADDitude readers in an August 2020 survey on surviving the pandemic with an ADHD brain. Add your favorites in the Comments section below!
Calorie and Activity Trackers
- Cronometer (free basic version): Track up to 82 micronutrients from 300,000+ foods
- My Net Diary (free basic version): Choose your desired weight loss, target date, and source of calories
- Yazio (free basic version): Connect with your fitness tracker with a clear calorie counter
Apps for Intermittent Fasting
- Fastic (free basic version): 12 different fasting plans with water tracking
- Zero (free basic version): Goals, timers, and expert advice for fasting in a healthy way
Nutrition Apps and Recipes
- SuperCook (free basic version): A source of easy recipes based on what you have in the fridge
- LifeSum (free basic version): Simple meal plans and nutritious recipes
- Weight Watchers (paid): “There’s a lot of motivators with the program and it secretly teaches you good nutritional habits!”
Water Drinking Apps
- Water Lama (free): Motivates you to drink enough water each day
- Plant Nanny (free): Designed to make it fun for kids to keep drinking water
Apps for Building Healthy Habits
- Noom (free trial version): Create a personalized weight-loss log that integrates overall wellness
Web Sites for Healthy Recipes
- Don’t Waste the Crumbs: Budget-friendly recipes that hinge on whole, healthy foods
- Whole 30: Recipes and nutrition resources for a 30-day cleanse that eliminates sugar, most carbs, legumes, dairy, and other trigger foods
- Cooking Light: A database of healthy recipes
- The Real Food Dieticians: Vetted recipes and meal plans
Web Sites for Healthy Challenges
- Daily Dozen Challenge: Discover how easy it is to fit some of the healthiest of healthy foods into their daily routine
- Whole Life Challenge: A 6-week health and wellness challenge
Diet and Nutrition Products
- Nutrisystem: “Ordering Nutrisystem has provided shelf-friendly food that can be delivered to my door and given me a regimented meals/snacks. This has helped me on many fronts.”
- FitBit: Wearable activity tracker
- Hello Fresh: Healthy meal kit service that delivers food and recipes to your door
More Great Apps for ADHD Brains
- Download: The Best Workout Apps for Your ADHD Brain & Body
- Read: 38 Apps and Add-Ons That Transformed My Productivity
- Explore: 5 Apps for Building a Happier, Calmer You
NOTE: Please note that all names, models, prices, links, and specifications were accurate and items were in stock at the time of this article’s last update on January 28, 2022.
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