In this article we continue sharing Sharon Graham’s advice on how to equip your kitchen for healthy eating. In part 2 or her 3-part article, Sharon, R.N. of Nutrition777, shares her knowledge and preferences for the appliances that are important to her in preparing healthy meals.
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Last time I talked about various kitchen machines and utensils that are helpful when equipping your kitchen for health and success. Today, we’ll look at some more fun ways to make food preparation easy and palatable.
I’ll start with a salad spinner, which is another must for our kitchen. Since we eat a salad almost every day, washing lettuce (NOT Iceberg) is made much easier with a salad spinner. It spins the lettuce until dry and crisp.
Good, sharp knives are also a must for a highly functioning kitchen — as opposed to a dysfunctional kitchen☺. My best knives are the Henckels that Jerry bought me when we were first married. After twenty-five years they are still my most favorite knives. A huge key is keeping them sharp. Dull knives are much more dangerous than sharp ones.
Going hand-in-hand with knives are cutting boards. I have a ceramic one that I use for cutting meats and poultry; it can easily be washed with hot, soapy water. I cut vegetables and fruits on a wooden butcher block.
Kitchen scissors are also a wonderful kitchen tool. Use scissors to open food packages, rather than your good, sharp knives. Knives are used for food - not for plastic or paper.
A garlic press is another must for a healthful kitchen. Fresh garlic can make all the difference in a recipe.
A portable mixer is another nice addition. I use mine mainly for whipping cream or beating egg whites. A hand-held blender or whizzer is also nice. I use this right in a pot or pan to puree soup or vegetables.
Various sizes of stainless steel mesh strainers are also a must in a well-stocked kitchen, along with stainless steel or enamel coated colanders.
Finally (for today anyway), most of my cookware is either stainless steel or cast iron. Enamel-coated cast iron is some of the nicest and healthiest cookware available now. A vegetable steamer is also a must. They are readily available. Always look for stainless steel — NEVER buy any aluminum cookware.
So, now that your kitchen is all stocked with the finest of kitchen aids, how about stepping out and preparing a healthy meal? Let me know how it turns out … and don’t forget to send me an invitation to dinner … have fun!
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About The Author: Sharon Graham of Nutrition777 is a nutritional consultant and coach who worked in the traditional medical field as a Registered Nurse for a number of years. She has over twenty-five years of experience in the natural health field as well. She works with several nutritional companies and is certified by the American Nutraceutical Association. Sharon brings a wealth of proven, practical information and methods so that you can achieve your own personal health goals.
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