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5 apps that will help you make healthy and sustainable choices

26 Jul 2015

Many of today's mobile apps like Snapchat, Instagram and Tinder is created for entertainment purposes. It's nothing wrong with that, but what if we can use new mobile interfaces and apps to help people live more healthy and sustainable lives.

Here are a five apps that is creating positive change, both on a individual and a societal level.

1. Nike Plus

Thanks to Nike Plus people can make smart decisions based on real-time data, and in that way they are helping people to get the most out of their workout and live a more healthy life. 

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2. JouleBug

JouleBug is an app that helps its users to make their everyday habits more sustainable at home, at work or on the move. Similar to Foursquare they use gamification aspects such as offering badges, points and pins to encourage their users to take certain environmental friendly actions and compete with their friends. 

 
3. Rippl 

Do you forget to bring reusable bags when you are going to buy groceries? Rippl which is launched by the Ocean Conservancy and Invoke helps you to remember simple and sustainable lifestyle choices like this. The app enables you as a user to track your progress and your impact and it also gives you free green living tips. Another great thing that Rippl offer is customizable reminders to help you succeed based on your requirements, schedule and habits. 

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4. Instacart

Instacart is like an Uber for your shopping where you have a personal shopper who delivers food to your doorstep or even to your apartment or your house. Recently they have teamed up with Whole Foods, so now you can order healthy and organic food on-demand via your smartphone without being influenced by the environment in the grocery store and therein tempted to buy some unhealthy foods. 

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5. Fooducate

This app can show you how to eat healthy and tasty at the same time. By scanning the barcode of the product you are about to buy you can get valuable insights regarding nutrition and what's actually in the food. Furthermore the app can recommend healthier alternatives. 

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At Thinque we are excited to see how the apps and mobile interfaces of the future will benefit consumers, businesses and society at large. 

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