4 Time-Saving Must-Have Kitchen Appliances
4 Time-Saving Must-Have Kitchen Appliances
One of the biggest challenges to eating healthy for our clients is finding the time to make healthy food. I get it. Eating out is so easy, and with the myriad of choices around us, you can satisfy any craving, any time. The convenience of eating out is definitely a draw, and with many places advertising “healthy” menu items, you can almost convince yourself that you’re doing a good thing for your body. But here’s the thing with eating out: you don’t always know what’s in the food. Additives, chemicals, sugars, gluten, even when something is marketed as “sugar free” or “gluten free” they aren’t always. For example, have you ever ordered a gluten free pepperoni pizza? In most cases, while the crust may be made without gluten, the pepperoni most likely has gluten in it. If you’re avoiding sugar, do you ever order bacon? In most cases bacon that you get at a restaurant or cafe will contain sugar. Okay, okay, I’m not saying never eat out – I’m just saying, don’t eat out every day, and be mindful. Pay attention to what you eat, and where it comes from. Because it matters.
Sounds good, you say, but how am I supposed to find the time to make and pack my own food each day? Well, lucky for you I’ve dedicated this post to 4 Time-Saving Must-Have Kitchen Appliances that will make your life easier and healthier. Yes, they will cost a little money. But take a moment and consider how much you are spending each month on eating out. Now multiply that by 12, and then by 5. Assuming each of these appliances last 5 years (usually longer actually), I’d be willing to bet that you’ll actually save quite a bit of money if you cut back on eating out and use these appliances instead.
4 Time-Saving Must-Have Kitchen Appliances
- Instant Pot.
I’ve said it a million times, this is a MUST-HAVE. The Instant Pot can do everything from cook a pot roast in minutes to boil the perfect easy-peel eggs to make yogurt. And it. Is. So. Easy. *Time-saving tip: When short on time throw your ingredients for chicken soup or beef stew into this thing, set it (pressure cook or slow cook), and forget it. I’ve recommended this to family, friends, and clients who have all reported back that it is life-changing. And I agree. I own four. - Vitamix.
This one I was hesitant to buy. The price is steep, and I’d never really seen that much of a value in having a blender (except in my college days – then I definitely got every penny out of my blenders). But after consulting with several friends I decided to bite the bullet and get one, and I am thankful every day for this little kitchen wonder. We use it primarily for green smoothies, a super quick and easy way to get those greens in! I also use it for making everything from wine slushies to avocado pudding. *Time-saving tip: Make a few blender-fulls of smoothies on the weekend. Pour into reusable glass bottles and take them with you on-the-go and to work for the week. Here are some of the different vitamix models (and a Ninja), with great reviews. We use the Pro Series. - Food Processor.
There are a lot of good food processors on the market, but I use this one and love it. My food processor is another appliance that I use daily. I make homemade nut butters (another money-saver), pesto, banana ice cream, cookie dough, and all kinds of baked goods in this miracle worker. Not to mention the various attachments good for shredding and slicing veggies or cheese. It’s another huge time-saver, especially if you tend to bake, or if you eat veggies. Which you should, duh. *Time-saving tip: Make a huge batch of pesto at the beginning of the week and divide it out into small containers to go in your packed meals as a quick and yummy way to get your veggies in! - CrockPot Lunch Crock.
This is a great way to keep warm, healthy home-cooked food with you all day when you’re at work. Just keep the lunch crock at work, and pack the liners with food and carry them to and from work each day. Warm them up in your little crock for a few minutes and voila! A home-cooked meal every time. *Time-saving tip: buy several of the liners and pack enough to last you 2-3 days. This way you only have to spend time packing food twice a week!
Which one can you see yourself using the most? Start with that one, and pay attention to how it alters your life, and your health. I hope these 4 Time-Saving Must-Haves and tips help you in your journey to optimal health. Please contact us for health transformation consulting and more information on how to transform your kitchen and your life!