That is why I have decided to share my ten favourite free travel apps with you. From getting lost in Moroccan souks to hitchhiking to France with a pimp and a Mexican, many of my adventures would not have been possible without the help of my cell and a few apps. And boy, do I often find myself in need when I’m travelling. My phone is not just a gadget, but also a fantastic friend in need. A feature that might have been helpful for a targeted, self-selected group became the object of scorn when suddenly rolled out to everyone.I make no secret of my affection for inanimate objects – the relationship I have with my iPhone is one of the most underrated love stories of the 21st century. Some on social media commented how difficult it was for them to stop counting calories during their recovery, while others have argued that the calorie-counting feature risks encouraging eating disorders in users. Besides, an overwhelming majority of people don’t even know how many calories they’re supposed to eat in a day.Īdditionally, calorie counting is dangerously common in another group - those with eating disorders, who number in the millions in the US. First off, the myth that counting calories helps to lose weight has long been debunked, and nutritionists instead encourage people to eat an array of complex foods and limit other items from their diets.

There are a few things wrong with that thinking, however. In theory, providing a calorie count targets fitness-friendly, weight-watching users and encourages them to walk instead of drive to burn off junk food.

Inverse reached out to Citymapper for any actions they make take in light of Google’s decision and will update if we receive a response. Google Maps, Citymapperīut users haven’t met Citymapper with the same visceral reaction, perhaps because it’s not as high-profile as Google Maps. Screenshots of Google Maps (left) and Citymapper (right) show how both apps use food and calories to measure walking distances.

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