by CatheDotCom
One roadblock to eating healthy is time. Who has time to spend hours
in the kitchen? Fortunately, you don’t have to. When you’re pressed for
time, it’s tempting to take the easy way out and eat out or order
something to go that’s not so low in calories and even lower in
nutrients. That’s not the best choice if you’re concerned about your
health. The good news? Preparing something at home doesn’t have be time
consuming when you have the right tools. Need some guidance? Here are
some kitchen gadgets and tools you can use to make a healthy meal fast.
A Slow Cooker
What could be better than filling a slow cooker with healthy
ingredients and coming home to a hot meal ready to eat? With a slow
cooker, you can add healthy ingredients, set the timer and have a meal
ready when it’s time to eat. A slow cooker is ideal for making healthy
soups, stews and casseroles. Plus, a number of recipes can be adapted to
work in a slow cooker. If you eat meat, you can buy a less expensive
cut since slow cooking tenderizes less expensive cuts of meat and locks
in their flavor – and with a slow cooker there’s no excuse not to eat
breakfast. Fill the pot with oatmeal, quinoa or barley and wake up to
hot whole-grain cereal that’ll keep you full until lunch.
A High-Speed Blender
With a high-speed blender you can make a breakfast smoothie to drink
on the way to work – and you control the ingredients. Use plain Greek
yogurt and your choice of fruit or make a green smoothie using kale or
spinach along with yogurt and fruit. It’s a great way to make sure you
meet your veggie quota for the day. You can also use some high-speed
blenders like the Vita-Mix to make quick and healthy sorbet and ice
cream for a better-for-you dessert option. Other uses – make your own
salad dressings, dips, sauces and nut butters.
An Oil Spritzer
Olive oil is a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats but
it also has 120 calories per tablespoon. That means you don’t want to
use it with a heavy hand. It’s easy to control your portions with an oil
spritzer, also known as an oil mister. Just fill it up with olive oil
and lightly spray it on vegetables or salads. You can also use it to
spray oil-based salad dressings on salads to control your portions.
A Bamboo Steamer
Steaming is one of the healthiest ways to prepare food since it
retains most of the nutrients and you don’t have to add oil or butter.
Some offer several compartments so you can cook multiple foods at once.
This is a real time saver – and don’t forget the calories you’re saving
by not adding butter or oil. Use it to prepare chicken, fish and
vegetables for a fast, healthy meal.
An Herb Mill
What makes an herb mill such an indispensable tool? Herbs are a great
way to add flavor to food without adding calories. Plus, they’re an
excellent source of antioxidants. Make it easy to add herbs to your
preparations with an herb mill. Simply add your favorite leafy herbs and
turn them into tasty herbs you can sprinkle on veggies and into soups
and stews. Instant antioxidants!
The Bottom Line?
Meal preparation doesn’t have to be a hassle when you have the right
kitchen gadgets to help you out. Make your life easier and prepare
healthy meals fast with these handy kitchen tools. What could be
simpler?
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