Taking on the challenge of cooking for you and your family can be just that, a challenge!  It takes serious time to shop, prep, cook and clean.  In today’s hectic world, time is precious.  The most important thing you can do to ensure success as you head down this healing path is to set yourself up for success.  Having the right tools in your kitchen will be invaluable as you take this journey.  You don’t have to invest in them all at once, but be sure to weigh the cost of the gadget with the cost of your time.

1. High-Powered Blender: While they may be pricey, (hello Vitamix) the delicious results you attain after using a high-powered blender are simply priceless. From perfectly smooth smoothies to hot soups to nut butters; this tool is amazing. It is not a “have to have” item, but it really does make life easier when eating clean.
   
   
2. Food Processor: Great for pestos, grating root vegetables and amazing for making cauliflower rice. This life saver is less expensive than a high-powered blender and just as helpful. If budget is an issue, pick the food processor over the high powered blender. As you come along in your cooking endeavors, revisit the Vitamix.
   
   
3. Immersion Blender: Are you seeing a blending theme here? The little sister to the food processor; the immersion blender is fantastic for blending soups without having to pour it into the food processor or blender. If you’ve ever tried to blend hot soup in your blender or food processor, you have probably had an explosion of hot liquid hit your ceiling and probably you as well. Use the immersion blender right in the pot to make creamy smooth soups. It is also very accommodating to any budget.
   
   
4. Zester/Citrus Planer: Lemon, lime, orange zest are not only wonderful flavor enhancers, but they also have healing properties to boot. A zester helps you extract the delicious colorful peel without scraping into the bitter pith that lies beneath the zest.
   
   
5. Spiralizer: Since pasta and noodles are off the menu in a healable meal, making zoodles or other vegetable noodles is a game changer. This is fairly inexpensive, under $35 and can be used often in your kitchen.
   
   
6. Glass storage containers: A must to store leftovers from batch cooking and for easy meals the next day if you are in a crunch for time to cook.
7. Garlic press: Finely chopping garlic can be time consuming and leave a garlicky odor to your fingers. A garlic press is a life saver when a recipe calls for finely chopped or minced garlic.
   
   ​​​​​​​The right tools really can make life easier. Consider these tools as you embark on healing from the inside out.