5 Healthy Kitchen Essentials To Make Your Life Better

Whether it’s through new tools or staple foods, I am always looking for innovative ways to make meals, (admittedly) healthier dessert options, and easier ways to prep. Lately I’ve tried a few things that I can no longer live without, so I want to share them with you! Who doesn’t love mixing healthy, easy, and affordable items into their grit and grace life?

5 Healthy Kitchen Essentials You Need Right Now

1. Veggie Spiralizer

Turn veggies into noodles or make salads sans romaine or iceberg! I’m on a zucchini and carrot pad thai kick right now. This glorious gadget is available at all different price ranges, but I recommend looking at HomeGoods for an affordable tabletop one that holds the veggies while you turn the handle.

The Veggetti is a great option, priced at around $15 and can be found at convenient places like Walmart. Check out Pinterest for recipe inspirations—you’ll be running to get one sooner than later.

2. Popsicle Maker/Mold

Fellow Southerners, popsicle makers are a year-round necessity. Cool down or make a healthy dessert with so many different options like fruit, juice, yogurt, nut butters and milks, or even coffee and teas—just to get a few ideas flowing.

3. Food Storage

I recommend Anchor Hocking or Pyrex for a variety of sizes, including lids, in glass (also easily found at HomeGoods). Having plenty of food storage makes meal prepping cleaner and ensures true “grab-and-go” breakfasts or lunches and quicker dinners.

4. Frozen Greens

Yes, fresh is usually better, but getting greens in becomes excuse-free when they’re prepped for you. I throw frozen kale in smoothies and spinach in pasta dishes to add a little more nutrition to each meal.

5. Almond Meal/Flour

Almond meal is a tasty substitute for flour or breadcrumbs. Possibilities are endless, including guilt-free cookies (that actually taste good) and almond crusted chicken or fish.

I hope you find at least one, new kitchen item that will change your life!

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