10 Kitchen Gadgets That Will Help You Eat Healthier

For those who want or need to avoid excess sugars or allergens found in some of the most popular dressings, it's simple to make a from-scratch salad-topper or chicken marinade. Pop the lid off of this OXO Good Grips Salad Dressing Shaker, and the process is as easy as layering ingredients (up to 1.5 cups) according to the measurements labeled on the side of the canister. Replace the airtight top, shake, and flip back the lever to open no-drip spout. Whatever doesn't get used in one meal can be stored in the fridge until the next. Available on Amazon; $15.

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Steaming ranks among the very healthiest cooking methods, because like boiling, it involves neither fats nor oils. And whereas boiling tends to steal flavor, at least from many vegetables, steaming does not. A countertop steamer, like this one from Oster, makes it easy to get tasty, nourishing results every time. For added convenience, the two-tiered Oster enables you to prepare multiple foods at once, and the removable, dishwasher-safe bowls nest for easy storage when not in use. Available at Amazon; $29.99.

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Those who have resolved to eat healthier this year, may not need to completely cut out fried foods like breaded chicken strips, fries, and homemade falafel. For any health conscious person who isn't quite ready to give up on their guilty pleasures, the answer is to start cooking with air. The Philips Air Fryer lets you cook your favorite fried foods with 75% less oil than traditional frying methods. Drop a mere tablespoon (or less) of oil into the machine, add your food, and let the cooker work its magic. An included cookbook contains 150 recipes to make with the versatile cooker. Available on Amazon; $179.99.

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Nobody likes soggy lettuce, so it's surprising how many health-conscious home cooks lack the proper tools to quickly wash and dry their salad greens. Enter the OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner, which lets the user easily dry lettuce. Simply load the washed veggies into the BPA-free basket, put on the lid, and work the non-slip pump to remove excess water. Push the brake button when finished, then use the basket as a serving bowl for your delicious (and healthy) salad. Available on Amazon; $29.95.

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Chomping down on the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables every day can get boring. Get the nutritional benefits with less effort with the Aicok Juicer Slow Masticating Juicer Extractor, which can squeeze the juice of celery, oranges, apples, lettuce, carrots, and other produce while also keeping the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. With dishwasher-safe parts and quiet operation, the juicer is a staple in every healthy kitchen. Available on Amazon; $98.99.

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If you think of your dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker as one-trick ponies... think again!