Equipping the Healthy Kitchen

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Equipping the Healthy Kitchen

• The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
  Service

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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

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Ways to Cut Fat and Cholesterol

• Steamers
• Non-stick pans
• Pressure cooker
• Microwave oven

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More Ways to Cut Fat

• Indoor or portable grill
• Roasting pans with racks
• Vertical roaster
• Hot air corn popper

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Other Fat and Calorie Cutters

• Fat separating pitcher
• Egg separator
• Grater
• Kitchen scissors

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More Equipment for Healthy Eating

• Slotted spoon
• Pump spray bottle
• Pastry brush
• Juicer

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Yogurt Cheese Maker

• Colander
• Cheese cloth or coffee filters
• Flat pan
• Let drain 8-12 hours
• Store covered for 1 week

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Other Equipment To Make Healthy Meals

• Wok
• Rice cooker
• Slow cooker

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Additional Equipment

• Food processor or blender
• Salad Spinner

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Other Healthy Tools

• Kitchen scale
• Coffee grinder
• Food thermometer

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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.