As much as nutrition has to do with what you put inside you, it also has a lot to do with how. And by “how,” emphasis is being placed on how you set up your kitchen. Believe it or not, the way you design your kitchen, as well as the devices you use, can either support or discourage healthy cooking. From the storage options to how you organize your pantry, your kitchen setup has a more significant role to play in your nutritional goals than you think.

So, are you planning to make healthy cooking your top priority? Use these simple tips to set up your kitchen in a way that supports nutritious cooking. 

Appreciate your appliances

Your appliances will do a lot of the work for you, so you need to set them up in areas where they’re easy to reach - not under the counters. If you use blenders, juicers, or other cooking gadgets regularly, you need to keep them where you can see them and use them. It is even best if you don’t have to move them to use them. It is actually easier to make the slow-cooked chicken or healthy smoothie if you don’t have to waste time looking for appliances in your cabinets. If you do a lot of outdoor cooking, position your grills in places that protect them from the elements if they have no covering. 

Don’t forget the recipes and other electronic devices

You need to know what you’re doing to make the proper meals, and this is where your recipe sources come in. Whether you prefer to use the good old recipe book or go online, you need to make space for your recipes for easy referral. For example, suppose you need the best ninja foodi recipes for your outdoor grilling or tips on making the healthiest smoothies. In that case, you’re better off making these recipes conveniently available nearby for easy referral. 

And if you’re addicted to cooking shows, you can dedicate a tv to your kitchen so you can keep with recipe directions right in your kitchen.

Create space

You should find ways to create enough space in your kitchen, especially if you have a tiny one. The clearer your countertops, cabinets, and refrigerators are, the more likely you will find things without delay. Furthermore, if you have enough space to see all your food items, you’re less likely to miss them going bad. Clear countertops are also less challenging to keep clean and dirt-free. Plus, you’ll feel less comfortable making healthy meals in a messy kitchen. 

Organize your pantry in a convenient way

Make it easy for yourself to reach for the good stuff by conveniently organizing your pantry. When you keep all your healthy items in front or at the center, you make them easier to grab. The same “out of sight, out of mind” rule applies to the unhealthy stuff. If you have them in plain sight, you’re more likely to grab them. So, go ahead and hide all your unhealthy snacks to reduce the temptation to reach for them.