Vegetable chopper
Saves so much time and allows you to meal prep in advance like a ninja.
NOTE: Beware of buying cheap imitations – especially on sites such as eBay and Amazon. Reviews on Amazon for the cheap versions depict flimsy construction and weak blades that break after barely any use.
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Cuisique Spiralizer, Slicer & Mandolin
This comes with four interchangeable stainless steel blades to:
- Slice
- Fine Julienne
- Course Julienne
- Grate/Shred
Currently on offer at Amazon
Garlic & Ginger Grating Plates
A quick and easy way to produce garlic and ginger paste – the designs are cute too.
TIP: Breaking down garlic’s cell structure by grating it and then leaving for 5-10 minutes before eating or cooking allows for the production of alliicin, which is responsible for many of garlic’s health-promoting benefits.
Blender: NutriBullet
A firm favourite, the Nutribullet is a compact yet powerful blender that doesn’t take up much space and is easy to clean.
TIP: As the NutriBullet has a smaller cup than other larger blenders, avoid overfilling it. It is better to add additional ingredients in after you’ve blended down the first lot.
Ideal for:
- Smoothies
- Soups
- Sauces
Photo credit: NutriBullet.com
Ziploc Freezer Bags
Freezer bags are handy for doing meal prep in advance. Imagine getting all of your smoothies mixes, veg and sauces made up for the week ahead – oh to be so organised!
TIP: If you find bananas a little starchy, freezing them helps to break down the starch content.
- BPA free
- Store liquids as well as solids
- Heavy duty with double zip