Plant-based diets, or diets low in animal products, have been shown to support a lower environmental impact and individual carbon footprint. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or have dietary restrictions, these apps will make following your lifestyle a breeze. From choosing food locations to logging your nutrition, these apps are here for you.
Finding plant-based retailers and restaurants, especially if you are new to an area, can be a challenge. HappyCow makes it easy! Simply enter your location, and HappyCow will deliver listings of food-service locations that offer vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based meals. Their app includes forums and review boards, so users can connect and offer their favorite recommendations. They even provide listings of local services, like retreats and cooking classes, that are inclusive to those with plant-based diets. HappyCow has even included their own marketplace, where users can now purchase plant-based and vegan products to be delivered to their door.
Users: 1 Million+
Cost: Free Version, Pro Subscription $3.99
The Vanilla Bean app is essential for city-goers, travelers, and those with dietary restrictions. Users are guided to locations that offer vegan, raw food, lactose-free, fair-trade, vegetarian, gluten-free, organic, and sustainable goods and meals. Reviews from 35,000 of Vanilla Beans locations are viewable, as well as the average cost users can expect to pay at each location. Users can find maps and directions to locations displayed, as well as business hours. Vanilla Bean even offers a travel section, where users can choose from popular cities and locations to browse for restaurants before a trip.
Users: 50 Thousand+
Cost: Free
Cronometer is an easy-to-use food diary that accurately measures calories, nutrient levels, and more. Plant-based eaters and anyone looking to track their daily diets to monitor their health is encouraged to try the app. Users can manually enter their food favorites, scan food bar codes, or choose from Chronometers’ done-for-you catalog of thousands of brands and food items. Users can personalize their food diaries to help them reach their caloric or nutritional goals. The app breaks down each food entry into a detailed listing of nutrients, minerals, and more. Users can even track their water, caffeine, and alcohol habits to analyze their current consumption.
Users: 4 Million+
Cost: Free Version, Plus Monthly $7.99, Plus Annual $44.99
