Discover Faster, Healthier Cooking Methods

Discover Faster, Healthier Cooking Methods

• Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Obesity is a troubling health epidemic throughout the United States and in developed nations around the world. In a society that prioritizes convenience over nutrition, it is all too easy to turn to fast food at meal time and to junk food as snacks. These dietary habits, along with a sedentary lifestyle, are key ingredients to developing health problems, including obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease. Fortunately, you can take proactive steps to improve the food your family eats by investing time and effort into cooking at home. If you want to make chicken, consider using a roasting pan or baking rather than frying in oil. You can search for a variety of pressure cooker recipes to create delicious simmering stews and roasts that are far healthier than fried or processed alternatives.

Some kitchen appliances incorporate simple science into their design to create healthier meals. For instance, vertical roasting pans provide dual heating surfaces for even temperature distribution, and the angled surface allows fat and grease to drip off naturally. Some Crock-pot® slow cooker meals are great for slow, all-day simmering, but other pressure cooker time-saver recipes allow you to prepare a delicious meal on short notice. You may want to invest in a roasting rack pan so you can use multiple layers in your oven in order to heat several dishes simultaneously. This improves prep time and also allows for more variety in your side dishes, which is very helpful if you have a family of picky eaters to feed.

It is very easy to develop bad habits when access to fast food and junk food is pervasive and time is at a premium. However, you can learn to use simple kitchen implements and appliances to ensure your family's meals are full of nutritious, delicious foods.