An air fryer (Photo: CyberNet)
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A healthy and fit bod can't be achieved by exercise alone. To get the best results, consider using these very helpful kitchen appliances when cooking meals

Nothing is wrong with gaining a little weight, but if you prefer trimming down, do it with scheduled workouts and healthy meals. In case you have not heard, losing fat has a lot to do with diet. According to Australian nutritionist, chef, and personal trainer Teresa Cutter, a person can lose weight if he or she eats nutritiously 80 per cent of the time.

Most people prefer consulting nutritionists who, in return, provide calorie-calculated meal plans; there are also those who prepare scrumptious meals with the help of kitchen appliances we have listed below:

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1. Slow Juicer

Drinking healthy beverages has never been this fun and easy! With the help of a slow juicer, you will now be able to process leafy greens such as wheatgrass, kale, mint, sprouts, and other herbs in one press. The slow crushing action helps extract all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs.

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2. Nutribullet

Speaking of extracting vitamins and nutrients, blenders like Nutribullet is also a kitchen appliance you want to have at home. Unlike traditional blenders, this small machine boasts a bullet-shaped blending cup instead of jug. You can fill the cup, screw on the blade unit, and flip it onto the base to blend. 

Typically, a Nutribullet features a 70-watt motor and 18,000 RPMs, perfect for whipping up silky-smooth protein shakes. These features create a significantly more appetising drink than most blenders that cannot break down harder chunks of food. 

3. Slow Cooker

Can you cook without the pesky and oftentimes unhealthy oil? Yes, you can—with the help of slow cookers. These helpful machines rely on low heat to prepare food, this same feature reduces the chances of reducing nutrients, what else can you ask for? 

4. Air Fryer

Whether you’re frying an egg or your family's favourite potato croquette, chances are that the kitchen was never good to you at one point. Scars from untamed frying oil are here and there, and you wished there was something that can help you get rid of this problem. Well lucky you: air fryers exist and they will spare you from this kitchen trauma.

An air fryer is basically a barrel-shaped, amped-up countertop convection oven. Patented by Philips Electronics Company in 2010, the small machine claims to do the job of a regular deep-frying pan without having to use too much cooking oil. Compared to deep-frying, cooking with air heat is a healthier option because it contains fewer calories and inflammation that potentially decreases the risk for chronic diseases. 

5. Dehydrator

What is food dehydration you ask? Dehydration or the process of removing moisture from food to aid its preservation is a method used by our ancestors a long time ago. They used to rely on the sun to dry vegetables, fish, and fruits to get rid of bacteria-forming moist; today, everything is easier with a food dehydrator. 

Dehydrated foods can be a healthier alternative to snacks, add them to your bowl of oatmeal, salad, and smoothies! 

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