Try to do or Try doing

  Looks confusing?
  If so, let's get started to understand the differences between try doing(gerund) and try to do(infinitive).
  At the end of the article, you'll have uh-oh moment :)

  First of all, both structures are grammatically correct.
  Now we will explain the both individually with examples and then put them back together again.

  First of all, both structures are grammatically correct.

try + verb + ing (gerund)

  This structure indicates that you are experiencing something, giving it a shot.

She tried sleeping after she took the pill.
I tried adding salt but it's still not my favorite.

  Often we use this form for giving an advice. You see how things are getting together now?
  Advice to try something. Bingo!

If you're looking for something fun, try watching Seinfeld.

try + to + verb (infinitive)

  This indicates an attempt to do something, without necessarily focusing on the success or failure of the action.
  The focus here is on the attempt and effort.

I will try to finish my work by the end of the day.

  When you look at this example, the speaker shows the intention to finish the work through the attempt.

She is trying to learn how to play the guitar.
We should try to arrive at the meeting on time.

conclusion

  Now let's get back to the beginning, the comparison:

I tried to eat healthy.

  I'm talking about my attempt to eat healthy.
  How can we continue to this sentence?
  I tried to eat healthy | but I couldn't | it was challenging | ...

I tried eating healthy.

  I ate healthy, I gave it a shot. I'm talking about my experience about eating healthy.
  How can we continue to this sentence?
  I tried eating healthy | absolutely it is not my thing | it was all right | ...

  Hope this explanation helps you figure out the differences between 'try to do' and 'try doing'.