Healthy and Functional Foods

At first, the notion of healthy food seems pretty innocuous. But as the national focus has turned to issues like heart disease, diabetes and obesity—in the shape of school lunches and food label reform—nutritious eats become a much more, ahem, weighted issue.

Observing and tackling all angles of the healthy food movement, foodspring.com takes a look at healthy recipes and cooking ideas, and meets producers who encourage and aid those healthy habits with their own sweet and savory creations. Our Foodie Mom Nicole Denis reflects on the challenges of raising healthy kids, while Food Forager Denise Shoukas occasionally stumbles upon unique health food trends, like raw eats.

Healthy foods aren’t limited to low-calorie grub. They can be diet-friendly, such as gluten-free or lactose-free; low in sugar or sodium (as well as calories); superfruits packed with more nutrients than you can count; and they can simply strive to make you feel good.

It can be a daunting task finding healthy options that are quick, affordable and delicious, but foodspring.com covers what you need for a successful start.

2010's Outstanding Diet and Lifestyle Specialty Foods

Byron Bay Gourmet Foods	Food Should Taste Good	G.S. Gelato & Desserts Inc.	Lowcountry Produce
Rosemary and Sea Salt Crispbread Gluten Free	Multigrain To-Go Packs	Blood Orange Sorbetto [Gold Winner]	Sweet Potato Butter

2011's Outstanding Diet and Lifestyle Specialty Foods

Ciao Bella Gelato Company	Kitchen Table Bakers	Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats	Republic of Tea
Blueberry Passion Sorbet Bars	Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps	Nueske's Wild Cherrywood Smoked Uncured Bacon [Gold Winner]	Calorie-Free Naturally Sweet Tea