Cooking Tools
When looking to eat healthy there are a few cooking tools I recommend to help you get the job done well. I think the key to healthy cooking is keeping foods as close to their natural form as possible. Less processing, fewer obscure ingredients, and quick meal prep are all important. Having too many appliances in the kitchen detracts from the natural form, texture, and flavors of foods. As a result, we get accustom to eating meals that no longer resemble their ingredients. Here is my list of cooking tools that help you prepare marvelous meals while still retaining the natural enjoyment that natures bounty has to offer.
Chef Knife
One of the most basic and essential kitchen tools, the chef’s knife is a must have for anyone interesting in cooking at home. Chef knives are typically 8″ long however sometimes you can find ones at a fraction of the price if you are willing to accept a 7″ blade. When it comes to quality kitchen tools that last a lifetime, you get what you pay for. A good knife will make quick work of meal prep and, for me, has actually made it a pleasure to cook from home.
Garlic Press
This is by far the most important kitchen tool on the list (besides the chef knife) and one you should own as soon as possible. No matter what diet you follow, fruits and vegetables need to be at the center of every meal. DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS, published every 5 years, recommend 18 to 25 cups of vegetables (not including beans) every week for individuals 19 to 50 years of age. Please visit my FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS page for more information on the benefits of smoothies. Simply put, it is much easier to meet your fruit and vegetable intake every day with smoothies than to eat them in their whole form. Want to learn more about making smoothies? Check out my presentation page or on my youtube channel.
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Let’s face it, cheap blenders from the big box store aren’t going to cut it if you are looking to take your health to the next level. Do yourself a favor and buy a high quality blender. This site will help you choose the right blender for your needs, has great reviews, and a bunch of fun videos. definitely worth checking out. REFURBISHED BLENDTEC BLENDERS CERTIFIED RECONDITIONED VITAMIX BLENDERS If you are like me, you love a good blender, especially when they are on sale. DON’T EVER SPEND FULL PRICE ON A BLENDER. Buy the refurbished versions directly from the manufacturer. They come with great warrantees and arrive at your doorstep looking just like new. I have been the proud owner of several refurbished blenders and can’t say enough good things about them.
