And it’s that time of the year again. Most people are making their New Year's resolution to eat better, change up their fitness regime and of course, use revolutionary gadgets that will bring some efficiency during their day-to-day schedule. With that in mind, here are 5 incredibly innovative gadgets that will aid your healthy food and fitness journey as you cruise into 2022 unless you’re Nikocado Avocado!
Air Fryers
Yes, this kitchen gadget is the first on this list. Using seriously impressive Radiant and UpStream Heating technology, the air fryer circulates hot air to fry foods at a very high intensity. Although there are some hybrid models in the market requiring a little oil, they generally can provide up to 80% less fat than a conventional fryer. The air fryer is an ingenious invention that can be used to cook anything you would cook in an oven or frypan since it's essentially a specialised convection unit. The recipe options are endless! Crispy Chicken goujons, Zucchini chips, Speedy Eggplant Parmesan and even Donuts. Different brands have engineered unique features from having 6 Litre multi-cook settings, for a family to compact 1 Litre air fryers, for one person. With an odour filter, the air fryer produces fewer smells and vapours than a traditional frypan - you won't need to clean the build-up of grease around your kitchen - food can be reheated. Depending on what is convenient for you, there are easy-to-clean and dishwasher-safe features with a removable basket. You could consider needing pre-set programmes without guessing how long to cook a recipe. Price can be a major deciding factor - I have chosen the Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 air fryer (above) for this very reason retailing at £119.99. This is a reasonable price judging by the 6 versatile cooking methods available in one device and its 5.7 Litre capacity.
Vacuum Jug Blenders
Out with the old and in with the new! Blenders are known for keeping the fibre found in fruits and vegetables, in your smoothie, helping you to achieve your average fibre intake of 18g per day. Vacuum blenders are an upgrade since they remove any air in the jug before blending. This will prevent oxidative degradation and keep all your ingredients fresh and nutritious. You won't get the foamy bath of oxygen bubbles swimming around your smoothie breaking down the antioxidants. The vacuum also promises a smooth texture without any separation. Not only is the nutritional value preserved, but also the flavour since oxygen can cause the agricultural goods to turn brown and taste mushy and unappetising. By now you might be thinking using a Vacuum is inconvenient but actually, it can save a lot of time if you do all your blending in one session. Essentially, this means vacuum blenders that come with storage tumblers can be stored in the fridge, without any prep needed the next time.
Let’s briefly talk about two - Retailing at £259, the futuristic BioChef Astro Vacuum Blender (above) is high-end for its Japanese stainless steel blades and LED touch panel technology. It has a high-speed motor, running on 1000 watts, a 750ml glass blending jug and another 700ml vacuum storage tumbler. Coming at a more affordable price of £99.99 is the Tefal BL181D65 Vacuum Blender. Running on 800 watts, it includes a 600ml BPA-free blending jug and a 600ml vacuum storage number.
Smart Health watches
Sophisticated, smart, and synchronous are a few ways to describe this next gadget. Health watches can be good for detecting the early warning signs of an illness and tracking your cardiovascular fitness. The Apple Watch Series 7 is the ultimate model for keeping tabs on your daily activities and vital signs. The body upgrades - a bigger and more robust Retina display with over a 50% thicker crack-resistant front crystal - match with the advanced features it offers. Unlike Series 3, it has a third-generation electrical heart sensor for monitoring your ECG and a blood oxygen sensor. The distinction between the Apple Watch and other health watches is the app store with a large array of nutrition and fitness apps available to download and support your daily schedule. Just to name a few apps for healthy eating are Lifesum, MyFitnessPal, Lark, Streaks and Green Kitchen (below).
The next biggest name is Fitbit. Being on the less-pricey end, there is a wide range of Fitbit devices available but Versa 3 and Sense are said to be the most comparable to Apple. Alongside the general features of 24/7 heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen saturation, the Sense has the first electrodermal activity sensor for detecting stress, variance in temperature and the electrical activity of the heart. Both models give detailed health information while you are sleeping and help keep track of water and food intake. Note, however, the Versa 3 has very limited food and health productive apps available than the Sense does. Another major downside is the premium subscription needed to unlock all its features. Overall, if you are looking for a more basic health and fitness tracker with greater battery life, Fitbit is the better alternative.
DNAnudge
Shop with your DNA! This groundbreaking technology (above) uses the DNA in your saliva from your cheek cells to nudge you towards making healthier food choices in the supermarket following a simple on-the-spot procedure using a Cartridge, a DNAbean and a NudgeBox. The results are sent via the DNAnudge app on your cellular device. It personalises nutrition according to your genetic code meaning you will know which beneficial foods and skincare products to purchase (and avoid) from a database containing over 500,000 products (below). Note, it should not replace checking product labels for those with serious allergies. By scanning the product barcode, your DNAbean can now recommend products that lower your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension. In addition, it takes your lifestyle into consideration including your time of activity vs inactivity. This lab-free gadget has been pioneering technology for other health initiatives including rapid and accurate COVID-19 testing and bioinspired technology for tracking the health of your digestive tract. The DNAnudge retails according to 3 different packages - Nutrition and Skin £200, Nutrition £120, Skin £120 - with the Report sold separately for £80.
3D food printer
A state-of-the-art 3D Chef, the magical Natural machines, Foodini (below) enables you to create customised nutrition. Unlike other 3D machines that use inedible ingredients to create 3D shapes, this machine uses real food ingredients that you choose. You can also explore tedious designs fulfilling your culinary endeavours, improve your efficiency in the kitchen, reduce food waste using fixed portions and, create recipes according to your macronutrient requirements. It is food-safe and hygienic, so you don't have to worry about creating Frankenfood since you can use your own natural fresh ingredients. Therefore, if used correctly the nutritional and environmental implications can be sustainable. Described as an “easy-to-use” system the machine uses a “creation” and “filling” formula to build your recipe. Foodini can automatically assemble dough, which you put into the open capsule, into ravioli. This is convenient and efficient since it gives you more time to do other things and makes less mess. One major asset is its dishwasher-safe and reusable nozzle system which achieves faster print times than the conventional 3D printer. Another novel aspect of Foodini is its ability to create sweet and savoury dishes. With this intelligent kitchen appliance, you can wave goodbye to processed ready-meals. The only downside is the price which will cost you around £2,935. However, if you are running a food business this would definitely be an investment.
This article was written by Fayla9. Check out her gig on Fiverr for freelance blog services focused on food and health.
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