Top 5 Kitchen Devices

Here are the Top 5 Healthy Kitchen Devices that motivate me to cook at home, and most importantly save time!

1. Rice Cooker. When I first purchased mine I literally walked into my kitchen and introduced it to a couple of people as my “new best friend”. As an avid multi-tasker, having a rice cooker has saved me so much time and frustration- all I do is fill it with water, add a cup of rice and press a button and in less than 15 minutes I have perfect fluffy rice that I can eat right then or store for later in the day! Love it!

2. Steamer. This appliance ranks second place in my book. It’s perfect for steamed vegetables. I just chop them up and pop them in and if I’m running low on time, I simply pour in some frozen veggies that I keep handy in my freezer (surprisingly there is not that much of a nutritional difference between fresh and frozen veggies according to some sources).

3. Blender. Not much explanation needed for this one; blenders are essential for grinding, chopping and pureeing foods and beverages. There is also an appliance called the “Magic Bullet” which is versatile, easy to clean and highly portable! Protein shakes with fruit always taste better when you make them in the blender with a little ice.

4. Quality Cookware. Don’t be thrifty when it comes to your food or the items you use to prepare it. Invest in a set of quality cookware and take care of it. After all, “you are what you eat” and that saying applies to both the quality of your food and the conditions in which it is prepared!

5. Storage Containers. There are so many kinds of Tupperware and storage containers out on the market- it can be mind boggling! I recommend having a variety of sizes readily available for your storage needs. Having different sizes will encourage you to prepare food in bulk and store it for the week ahead. If you plan on purchasing food in bulk, I would recommend investing in a food saver.