What is you're "go to" kitchen tool for dieting?

sixela0827
sixela0827 Posts: 28
in Food and Nutrition
I cannot live with out my food processor, i use it for EVERYTHING.

I have also found having silicone mini muffin tins and cupcake tins helpful for portion sizes...like making a big batch of rice or sweet potatoes and freezing it in those containers to reheat.

Also, i stocked up on measuring cups and spoons at the dollar store so i would NEVER have a reason not to measure.
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  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,678 Member
    I use my George Foreman grill constantly to cook lean protein or even throw on peppers & stuff to grill them a bit.
    Also, my k cup coffee maker when I stock up on sugar free syrups to flavor my drinks. That way I can have a sweet drink without all the guilt....and to stay away from some desserts.
  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
    Food scale, no doubt. It measures perfect portions. No guessing, no eyeballing. Very helpful.
  • Jewcybabe
    Jewcybabe Posts: 241 Member
    Food scale, no doubt. It measures perfect portions. No guessing, no eyeballing. Very helpful.

    ^^^This! My digital food scale has really taken the guesswork out of serving size and portion control....
  • mama2shi
    mama2shi Posts: 300 Member
    My food scale! I am still amazed at what 4 or 6 ounces actually looks like rather than what I THOUGHT it looked like lol
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    Yeah, I would say scale and measuring cups....those are the things I use the most....

    I have a ninja and that is really good too, for protein shakes and fast chopping of veg for different things....
  • labtracks
    labtracks Posts: 108 Member
    A simple steamer basket... the metal kind that goes in a pot. I use it every day to steam broccoli, onions, cabbage, spinach etc. Super healthy sides to eat with whatever protein I'm making. I usually eat them with just a little salt and pepper or sometimes a little vinegar... and I can have a lot since they are so healthy... YUM!
  • tabi26
    tabi26 Posts: 535 Member
    My food scale and blender. Could not live without them :)
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,222 Member
    Everything in my kitchen. I always find these types of questions kinda weird.
  • aprilgicker
    aprilgicker Posts: 395 Member
    I don't know Yet. Some weeks it is my blender, others my GF grill.
  • margieward82
    margieward82 Posts: 406 Member
    Food scale!

    Rice cooker w/ steamer basket

    Crock pot!!

    Our amazing blender
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I own just about every gadget, processor, chopper, grinder, etc. available, but the only things I use on the regular basis are my oven, my big deep skillet and a good sharp knife.
  • missyh1
    missyh1 Posts: 18
    I have to agree with everyone else who said food scale. It has made all the difference.

    Second, measuring spoons. Since I am normally a latte girl, when I was making coffee at home it seems I had been preferring coffee flavored creamer as opposed to creamer flavored coffee. I was shocked to discover I was probably drinking up to 300 calories a day just in Cinnabon creamer. Yikes!

    Now I allow myself a maximum 4 tbsp per day. Still 140 calories but I have to have my coffee!
  • mrshoneybee
    mrshoneybee Posts: 9 Member
    VITAMIX !!!!!!! for.........salad dressings, smoothies, protein shakes, grain grinding, coffee grinding, dough mixing, baby food, veggie chopping, etc. etc. etc..............
  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    VITAMIX !!!!!!! for.........salad dressings, smoothies, protein shakes, grain grinding, coffee grinding, dough mixing, baby food, veggie chopping, etc. etc. etc..............

    I agree love my vitamix
  • ryno0618
    ryno0618 Posts: 361
    blender!!!!!

    i really ought to get a food scale...
  • bellajr21
    bellajr21 Posts: 10 Member
    My Scale is what I use
  • UnderConstructionLuis
    UnderConstructionLuis Posts: 331
    My Magic Bullet Blender! Love that thing.
  • exacerbe
    exacerbe Posts: 447 Member
    A blender/juicer.
  • sma83
    sma83 Posts: 479 Member
    Do I have to pick just one?! lol I couldn't do without my Foreman Grill, measuring cups/spoons, my digital scale, and my blender for making smoothies. If I HAD to pick just one I guess I would say my digital scale. I use it every single day!
  • Jenn728
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
    Ninja!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    EatSmart kitchen scale.
  • sweettthings
    sweettthings Posts: 157 Member
    I'd have to say my kitchen scale, my measuring spoons and cups, and my set of tiny Fiestaware "fruit" bowls that I use for appropriate sized portioning of snacks, icecream, etc.
  • tiggergrrl23
    tiggergrrl23 Posts: 98 Member
    If I had to pick just one, it would DEFINITELY be my food scale. I weigh/measure everything. Second to that would be my measuring cups/spoons when the food scale just won't work to measure something. Portion sizes are so important!
  • Victorking32
    Victorking32 Posts: 15 Member
    My George Forman Grill saved my life during my single days...I practically use it every day
  • Jackie9950
    Jackie9950 Posts: 374 Member
    My food scale! I am still amazed at what 4 or 6 ounces actually looks like rather than what I THOUGHT it looked like lol

    ^^^this!!! Cannot live without my scale! Or my apple slicer!
  • Atarahh
    Atarahh Posts: 485 Member
    May sound weird, but sandwich bags, PORTION CONTROL!

    Also I love measuring cups for my cereals, milks, etc.
  • neversettle
    neversettle Posts: 168 Member
    they're a few food scale, blender, my grill.
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    I can't pick just one!
    Scale
    Ninja
    Power Wisk
    Sandwich container (making flax bread in the microwave)
    Muffin tins
    Doughnut pan
  • fatzombiegirl
    fatzombiegirl Posts: 29
    Digital food scale, measuring cups and spoons, and MFP of course!
  • mrsbrown2k1
    mrsbrown2k1 Posts: 139
    Grill pan & kitchen scale. Use them both almost daily!

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