EAT BETTER

If we are what we eat, it makes sense to use tech to help us get essential nutrients and make eating and drinking a pleasure.

1 ALARM CLOCK WITH BENEFITS

How it works Experts say mindful rituals are good for our mental health. The clever Barisieur: Designer Coffee & Tea Alarm Clock will wake you up gently while also brewing fresh coffee or aromatic tea to ease you into the day.

The results This clever device will appeal to all your five senses: you can see the water being transported from one vessel to another, hear and smell the hot drink being prepared, feel the machine’s tactile buttons and, of course, finally taste a cup of delicious coffee or tea. £345, joyresolve.com

2 SMART SCALE

How it works You can weigh your portions or ingredients on the Stellar Kitchen Bluetooth Diet Scale, which transfers information to an app on your phone and provides a breakdown of nutrients. The results You’ll have the information to make better choices about what you eat and drink. £50, horwood.co.uk

3 WATER PURIFIER

How it works The reusable Larq bottle uses a UV-C LED light to purify your water, killing germs at the touch of a button – no fiddly filters needed. It’s double-insulated to keep your water cold for 24 hours (or hot for 12), and is rechargeable, too.

The results Regular hydration is vital for good health, and this bottle is perfect for an on-the-go lifestyle. From £95, livelarq.com

4 WHIZZ KID BLENDER

How it works The NutriBullet Balance has a built-in Smart Nutrition Sensor – as you add each ingredient to the blender, its nutritional information is sent to an app on your phone. The app also offers hundreds of personalised recipes, and can even generate your shopping list for you.

The results You’ll save time with this practical, fuss-free way to keep track of your food and drink intake. You can also set wellness goals via the ‘Virtual Nutritionist’ tab, which offers weight loss-friendly, diabetic-friendly and sports-performance options. £149.99, nutribullet.com