While it doesn't have an explicit health food angle, How to Cook Everything is a must-have resource for anybody who takes his food seriously. Food journalist and author Mark Bittman's philosophy is all about breaking down the mysteries of what we cook and eat.
The app includes many of the recipes, illustrations and menu ideas from the cookbook of the same name, as well as exclusives such as recipe timers and shopping lists.
Price: $9.99 Available for iOS.
It's fitting for one of the top online food magazines to have a great app. Epicurious offers many of its web recipes and features a seasonal rotation of popular recipe categories on the front page, with healthy breakfasts, snacks and entrees making frequent appearances. Plus, when you use the search feature, you can limit results by different dietary restrictions. Whether you're going gluten-free or you need to eat a low-fat diet, Epicurious can help you make a great meal.
Price: Free-$1.99 Available for iOS and Android.
EatingWell is another respected publication for smart and healthy foods. The app includes hundreds of recipes across a range of cuisines. It also offers full nutritional information for every recipe, so you can track whatever food metrics are most important to your diet.
Price: Free Available for iOS and Android.
Once you have all the best recipes and cooking techniques at your disposal, the next step is shopping smart. For cooks who favor the freshest produce, Harvest App will point you in the right direction. It has a full directory of information about fruits and vegetables, including how to tell what's ripe and in season.
Price: $1.99 Available for iOS.
Nutrition labels are notoriously confusing. Fooducate gives letter grades to the products you find in the grocery store, so you can start making healthier dietary choices. The app contains details about the ingredients and health value of your favorite foods.
In addition to the basic free app, you can opt to buy a premium plan for more features or a plan focused on information related to gluten and allergies.
Price: Free-$9.99 Available for iOS and Android.
There are always times when you need to update a recipe. Maybe you are allergic to pine nuts or you can't stand the taste of pineapple. Or you just walked out of the store without a key ingredient in your basket. Whatever the reason, use this app to help you figure out the best ingredients to swap into your recipes.
Price: $0.99 Available for Android.
If you want the same capabilities of Food Substitutions but only own Apple devices, then Substitutions is the way to go. Swap ingredients in your recipes for delicious and healthy results.
Price: $0.99 Available for iOS.
To stay on top of your diet, you need to keep an eye on the numbers. As the name implies, the Calorie Counter app from MyFitnessPal helps monitors how much you eat, in scientific terms. If your goal is weight loss, track how many calories you eat and how many you burn in workouts. This app will help you keep moving toward your goal.
Price: Free Available for iOS and Android.
Restaurants are the downfall for many a dieter. To make it a little easier to dine on the town, make use of HealthyOut. The app looks at dishes served at nearby restaurants and lets you sort them by diet, from Atkins to vegan. Check out the nutritional data and keep your eating habits on track. There's even a special filter called "Not a Salad" to help dieters break from that staple leafy green dish.
Price: Free Available for iOS and Android.
These days, your tablet and smartphone are two of the most versatile tools you can have in your kitchen. With so many food-centric apps available for iOS and Android platforms, your tech can be especially useful if you're trying to eat healthy.
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Whether you're working around a food allergy or looking for delicious low-calorie recipes, these nine apps are a must for health-conscious eaters.
Did we miss your favorite eating app? Let us know what you use in the comments.