3. “ Grocery Gadget” App A popular grocery list iPhone app that allows you to store and edit shopping lists as well as saving some product information Currently these grocery list apps are very simple, just like to-do lists, but they could be easily made to encourage buying healthier foods by keeping lists of favorite products and recommending alternatives

4. LocalHarvest.org An online directory of organic farms across the country. Can be used to find a farm, order a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription from a local farm or produce directly from the site. Buying from local organic farms, especially through a CSA program, is a great way to encourage a healthy and diverse diet, support local farmers and help the environment all at once.

5. Wellness Phones Integrated pedometer, meal checker, nutrition tracking and body fat data with updated personal information (NTT DOCOMO pictured) Integrates mobile health technology with a common device that is already pervasive – the cell phone – and encourages active health monitoring throughout the day

6. GoodFoodNearYou.com Nutrition information (carbs, calories, fat, protein) for full menus of chain restaurants in your area This site won’t make people switch to fast food, but it will help those who eat too much fast food become more conscious of their nutrition

7. Digital Insulin Equipment These technologies allow diabetics to independently monitor their blood sugar levels and continue proper insulin injections easily This kind of digital equipment fosters a conscious awareness of blood sugar levels in diabetics – a vital trait for this demographic that is more likely to have other serious health complications like obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol