Kitchen gadgets for tech-savvy home chefs

Healthy cooking can be a lot of work, which is why so many of us resort to pre-packaged foods. But cooking light doesn’t have to be an onerous task, if you’ve got the right tools. You can save calories with portion-control plates or whip up a meal of veggies and lean protein in a matter of minutes with a microwavable steamer. With National Nutrition Week being celebrated between September 1 to 7, let’s check out these culinary products to make healthy meals and ensure happy living

Vitamix Professional Series 750

No healthy kitchen gadgets roundup would be complete without the Rolls-Royce of the blender world: the Vitamix. This high-speed blender is an investment worthy of every penny. It will transform the way you cook, eat, and drink. From smoothies, to nut milk, bulletproof coffee, soups and beyond, the Vitamix is your healthy kitchen tool staple.

BlueAvocado Re-Zip reusable storage bags

These colourful reusable baggies by BlueAvocado are kitchen (and environment) lifesavers. According to the company’s website, just one Re-Zip bag replaces up to 300 disposable baggies, which would have ended up in landfills or the ocean. These food-safe, BPA-free, PVCfree, and lead-free bags come in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes so they’re perfect for a variety of storage needs. They’re packing a lunch and traveling with snacks on the go.

Spiralizer

Going gluten-free or reducing your carbohydrate and grain intake? With a spiralizer, turn vegetables and fruits into stringy, springy, and nutritious noodles – in mere seconds. Zucchini, beets, sweet potatoes, cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, apples, winter squash, and yellow summer squash (and more!) can all be made into noodles with the turn of your hand – and this super handy kitchen tool.

Food Dehydrator

Food dehydrators use a fan to circulate warm air (heated between 95 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit) to slowly remove moisture from food. This process takes anywhere from eight to 24 hours, depending on the food being dehydrated (figs, grapes, and apricots take the longest). Use your dehydrator for drying herbs and spices to make tea, drying soaked and sprouted nuts and seeds, and to make raw snacks. It’s time to get cooking – grab your gadgets!