Equipping the Healthy Kitchen
The University of Georgia
Cooperative Extension Service
With the Right Equipment
You Can
• Cut down on fat, cholesterol, sodium and
calories
• Control portion sizes
• Insure food safety
• Make food preparation
easier and cheaper
• Make clean-up faster
Ways to Cut Fat and Cholesterol
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Steamers
Non-stick pans
Pressure cooker
Microwave oven
More Ways to Cut Fat
• Indoor or portable grill
• Roasting pans with
racks
• Vertical roaster
• Hot air corn popper
Other Fat and Calorie Cutters
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Fat separating pitcher
Egg separator
Grater
Kitchen scissors
More Equipment for
Healthy Eating
• Slotted spoon
• Pump spray
bottle
• Pastry brush
• Juicer
Yogurt Cheese Maker
• Colander
• Cheese cloth or coffee
filters
• Flat pan
• Let drain 8-12 hours
• Store covered for 1
week
Other Equipment To
Make Healthy Meals
• Wok
• Rice cooker
• Slow cooker
Additional Equipment
• Food processor
or blender
• Salad Spinner
Other Healthy Tools
• Kitchen scale
• Coffee grinder
• Food
thermometer
Summary
• Look at the kitchen equipment you have
currently and see how you can use it
differently to cut down on fat, calories and
sodium.
• Consider buying some new kitchen devices
if you need to improve your food
preparation to promote good health.