I recently had a life changing experience. . . .I bought an iPhone. Now hold on! Before you roll your eyes and close this paper, hear me out. Yes, I easily do e-mails, text messages, update my Facebook, check the daily weather and take pictures at will, and have rather enjoyed the freedom away from my home computer that often decides to crash randomly (this is especially frustrating when I am on the last sentence of my Gazette article!). All of you who have an iPhone can probably relate to that. In fact, when I don't have it with me I seem to be without a limb; yes I am a junkie! However, what I probably like the most about this fantastic gadget are the vast numbers of APPlications that can aid me, my clients, and you to improved health and fitness; many of which are free. . . .which is always a good thing!

Here are my personal favorites:

Fooducate → This app was created by dietitians and allows you to scan a product barcode, search for products or browse by categories. It will give the item a "grade", display the pros and cons of the product and provide healthier alternatives. It truly feels like having a dietitian right there with you! Be careful though. . . it can be addicting, I was clicking away in my refrigerator for quite some time. . . and to my surprise a few of the items I was convinced were healthy were deceivingly not.