Kitchen Essentials For a Healthy Lifestyle

[lancer27]

So I have searched for what equipment everyone has in the kitchen to help make nutrition easier, and since nutrition seems to be the hardest part of a great body I feel that it is time to have at least a place for people to look and see what others are using in there kitchen to help the constant battle with nutrition.

so post what kind of Kitchen essentials you have and what you primarily use them for.


1.Rice Cooker- everyone should have a rice cooker. its easy to set up and you do not have to worry about burning the rice.

2. GeorgeForeman Grill- I post this because it is getting to the winter months and grilling in freezing temps is never a fun experience. I use my GeorgeForeman to grill fish, etc.... and it helps cut some of the fat.

3. Wusthof Knives-(any good set of knives) You must have a great set of knives. No matter what I cook, at some point I am using a knife to trim fat, portion meals out for the week to come, or at the most I'm always cutting fruit.

I have only listed a few things but we all know there are a million other Kitchen essentials that make nutrition that much easier. so post up!

[WonderPug]

A refrigerator.

[Former300lber]

A refrigerator.

Rootbeer, all over my desk.. Thanks

[MetilHed]

1.Rice Cooker- everyone should have a rice cooker. its easy to set up and you do not have to worry about burning the rice.

2. GeorgeForeman Grill- I post this because it is getting to the winter months and grilling in freezing temps is never a fun experience. I use my GeorgeForeman to grill fish, etc.... and it helps cut some of the fat.

3. Wusthof Knives-(any good set of knives) You must have a great set of knives. No matter what I cook, at some point I am using a knife to trim fat, portion meals out for the week to come, or at the most I'm always cutting fruit.

I have only listed a few things but we all know there are a million other Kitchen essentials that make nutrition that much easier. so post up!

1. Maybe it's different for people that eat rice every day/multiple times a day, but I have never once burned rice and see no need for another limited use appliance taking up counter space.

2. Fat is flavor.

3. Can't argue that. + multiple cutting boards.

[upchuck1383]

Food scale!

[WMLifting]

Essentials? Non, but both of the items below are highly recommended (especially the refrigerator!).

I believe you should keep your fridge/refrigerator stocked with plenty of veggies, some dairy, and meats/fish/eggs.
They will help a lot if your tracking but by no means a must.

As for utilities, whatever suits your personal preferences and needs.

Food scale!

This.

A refrigerator.

This.

[kenny85]

Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Silverware


Is this a srs post?

[Time4New]

Scales
Coffee grinder (for milling seeds)
Steamer for vegetables. (One you put on the cooker)

[lancer27]

Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Silverware


Is this a srs post?

I wanted it to be. to give some ideas of how others prepare there foods. i mean i know i am not able to grill my meals on a fancy indoor grill but there are other options. which is why i figured this would help stimulate ideas for those who enjoy to cook like myself.

[lancer27]

Scales
Coffee grinder (for milling seeds)
Steamer for vegetables. (One you put on the cooker)

i never thought about a coffee grinder for milling my own seeds. how does it do with the smaller seeds like sunflower seeds etc.

and my rice cooker doubles as a steamer!.

[Robsolutely]

Kitchen Non-Essentials that will make your life easier/cooler:

2-3 cutting boards, wood, thick, quality-made, do not put them in the dishwasher

I own about 20 knives, but usually only use 4 of them regularly: 10-inch chef, 7-inch santoku, 6-inch boning, 3-inch paring. The only real expensive one should be the chef's knife.

Magnetic knife board that sticks to the wall to hold up your knives - Bishes love this

China Cap + Chinois combo, for straining sauces and pulp from homemade juice

Black steel ridged panini/grill pan, better than GF grill, portable without the need for power, gets hotter, grill marks, lid is heavier

All-clad stainless steel cookware, particularly the 10-inch saute pan. Wall-mounted pot rack to hold it all up. Lasts forever, lifetime warranty, best of the best

Nonstick Omelet/Crepe pan, has a variety of other uses other than eggs/crepes

Burr coffee grinder strictly for coffee beans - Blade Krups coffee grinder for whole spices... never use water on these things or they rust and crap out on you

Electric slow-cooker, if you're lazy... you can make a DYI setup with a pot instead

Pressure cooker, if you're aware

French press, for superior coffee

6" Stone mortar and pestle for salsas, guac, crushing garlic, making aiolis, etc

Digital scale and thermometer

Lock n' Lock glass food storage containers (Amazon it)

No rice cooker needed. I make great rice in a small pot and my Filipino friends who use rice cookers are always baffled by how good it is. Plus, I don't eat enough rice to justify this purchase anyway.

[PBateman2]

BlendTec Blender.

[ironwill2008]

One word--Calphalon.

[racedoc]

In addition to what the others have said, a set of measuring cups and spoons. Really helps insure you're tracking the right amounts.

[metalmancpa]

A wife or girlfriend :-)

[Call It Karma]

High powered blender! Vitamix or Blendtec...

[AlwaysTryin]

A bowl