Fuelling your body with nutritious foods isn't just about counting calories; it's an investment in your overall well-being. Studies show that a balanced diet packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can be a powerful disease prevention, reducing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and even certain cancers.
The benefits of healthy eating go way beyond keeping your physical health in check. Eating healthy can also boost your energy levels, sharpen your mind, and even improve your mood and mental health!
Eating healthy shouldn't feel like a chore. With the right kitchen gadgets, you can prepare nutritious meals and snacks quickly and easily. Here are some essential kitchen gadgets that will help you eat healthier:
Using an Air Fryer for Healthier Choices
An air fryer is a fantastic addition to your kitchen if you're looking to enjoy crispy and crunchy textures without the excess fat. By using minimal oil, air fryers make it easy to prepare healthier versions of your favourite fried foods. This not only reduces calorie intake but also makes your meals more nutritious, so you can enjoy your favourite comfort food without the guilt.
Beyond health benefits, air fryers are also cost-effective and much safer than deep-frying. Unlike traditional frying methods that require large amounts of hot oil, which can spill, splash, or catch fire, air fryers operate much more safely when used according to the instructions.
Tower T17088 Vortx Air Fryer 9L Dual Basket 10 One-Touch Presets Oil Free Black
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- Little to no oil is required, all while keeping the same great taste.
- Rapid air circulation creates crispier textures across your mealtime favourites
- Cooking food 30% faster, Tower Air Fryers use less power than conventional ovens.
- Cooks twice as much food than a standard air fryer, so you can whip up deliciously healthy meals for all the family with minimal effort
- Simply set to cook different foods in each basket – both ready to enjoy at the same time, to feed the whole family together
- Choose from 10 one-touch presets for all your air fryer favourites including fries and chicken, with individual control over each compartment to cook different foods at different temperatures
- The handy match cook button quickly sets both baskets to cook at the same temperature
Steaming your Food
Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the goodness of your food making it one of the healthiest ways to prepare your food. Unlike boiling, the food doesn’t come into direct contact with water and therefore vital nutrients are preserved. Steaming also eliminates the need for oil, resulting in dishes that are light and low in unwanted fats. This method is particularly beneficial for cooking fish and chicken, as the steam helps dissolve fats, making the food lower in calories and easier to digest.
As well as the added health benefits of steamers, they are also time effective, allowing you to cook multiple things at a time so you save time and reduce the number of pots and pans to clean.
Lakeland 61769 3-Tier Electric Steamer 4L Digital 90 Minute Timer 1000W Silver
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- Programmable start time
- 1.4 litre water tank
- Water inlet – to add more water during cooking
- Drip tray – catches the drips from food as it cooks and prevents condensation build-up
- Auto shut-off if the water runs dry
Juicer for Delicious Smoothies
A juicer is an excellent tool for incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet. It's perfect for using up leftover fruit and veg and ensures you have complete control over what goes into your juices and smoothies, minimising sugar intake and allowing you to cater to your dietary needs.
Over time, a juicer will allow you to save money compared to buying expensive store-bought juices that are high in sugars and preservatives.
Solis 8451 Juicer Compact Juice Fountain Whole Fruit & Vegetable 1L 1200w Grey
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- Large-size feed tube
- Safety lever
- Dishwasher safe parts
- Easy in use
- Non-drip spout
- Easy to store
Food Processor
Healthy eating can be time-consuming, especially with a busy schedule. A food processor simplifies meal preparation, making it easier to whip up homemade dishes. Regularly eating home-cooked meals has been shown to improve health and happiness, as it reduces the intake of processed foods and added sugars. With a food processor, food prep becomes a breeze, allowing you to focus on cooking delicious, wholesome meals that enhance your overall well-being.
Kenwood FP120 400W 1.4L Powerful Stainless Steel Blades Food Processor
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- Wattage: 400W & Weight: 2.17kg; Cord storage & Dishwasher safe parts
- 1 speed plus a pulse action. Allowing you to control your blending speeds and achieve the perfect texture
- 1.4 litre capacity making it ideal for preparing large meals
- The stainless steel knife blade is made from non-degradable stainless steel so it will not rust or go blunt. it can be used for coarse or fine chopping, pureeing, coarse blending and processing cake mixtures
- Body & Bowl material: Plastic; Size (cm): 27.5L x 15W x 17.5H
- Working bowl dry capacity: 0.8kg & Working bowl liquid capacity: 0.8L
Using a Blender for Versalitilty
Blenders are incredibly versatile and essential for making a variety of foods from soups to drinks, and sauces. Much like a juicer, a blender can save you money over store-bought sauces allowing you to create healthy meals without the expensive price tag such as acai bowls and nut butters to low-fat 'nice' creams and no-cook green pasta sauces. A good blender empowers you to create delicious meals and snacks using fresh, whole ingredients.
Nutribullet NBF09500 Jug Blender Combo Table Top 1200W 1.85L Smoothie Maker Grey
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- With one touch, the NutriBullet Blender Combo uses a smart, pre-programmed Nutrition Extraction cycle that extracts in a combination of short pulses and longer periods of extraction for full nutrition extraction.
- The large 1.8L capacity Blender jug makes huge NutriBlasts and smoothies so the whole family can enjoy your nutritious drinks or you could even batch blast.
- With three blend speeds; High, Medium and Low and the two added Pulse and Extract functions you’re in complete control of every recipe.
- Nutribullet Blender Combo comes with three of the classic bullet shaped blender cups for delicious and nutritious smoothies. The Short Cup is perfect for single servings, the Colossal Cup is great to share a smoothie and with the Travel Cup’s handle means it’s ideal to taking your nutrition boost on the go!
- The NutriBullet Blender features a powerful 1200W motor in a sleek and stylish design that looks great in any kitchen.
Portable Blender
For those who are always on the go, a portable blender is a game-changer. Compact and convenient, portable blenders can handle frozen fruits and vegetables, making it easy to prepare lump-free protein shakes and super berry smoothies on the go. Just pop it in your bag, and you can enjoy healthy blends wherever you are.
NutriBullet GO NB09300S Portable Blender for Shakes & Smoothies 70W
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- Featuring up to 20 blending cycles before needing to be recharged, this compact, quick-charging cordless blender goes wherever you and your healthy lifestyle need to be.
- Charges in under 5 hours using the included USB cable. Just plug it into a mains adaptor or even your laptop for a speedy recharge.
- Personal blender: Nutribullet GO makes just the right amount for a refreshing, sippable smoothie.
- Our leakproof, durable, 370ml Tritan cups won’t crack or break in your gym bag or purse and are lightweight.
- Whether it’s a post-workout shake or a lunchtime smoothie, blend your drink fresh!
- Our built-in safety features won’t let the Nutribullet GO turn on if it isn’t properly assembled so you don’t have to worry when you take it with you.
By incorporating these gadgets into your kitchen, you can make healthier eating more convenient, enjoyable, and sustainable. Investing in these tools not only enhances your culinary experience but also supports your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
At Direct Vacuums, we stock a whole range of Kitchen Appliances that can help you level up your healthy lifestyle. We offer a selection of brand-new, refurbished and repackaged kitchen appliances from top brands including De’Longhi, George Home, Russel Hobbs and more!
