| | | You know that one item in your kitchen you find yourself using at least once a day? For me, it's my meticulously seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet. It's my go-to pan, and I'd be totally lost without it. Recently, I took this question to our fabulous squad of registered dietitians. Their responses did not disappoint, and I'm excited to share them with you today. | | | | | | | Hope you find some inspiration!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
December 31, 2024 • 4 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | What's the most underrated kitchen tool in an RD's home? Let's find out! | | | A: | "High quality kitchen shears! Literally use them almost every day!"
— Leah Maschino, MBA, RDN
"Immersion blender! I don't know if it's underrated, but I'm not sure if many people have one. It's an easy way to blend soups and sauces without having to transfer to a blender or food processor. I love it for making homemade salad dressings, blending up a quick smoothie in a mason jar, or even blending some fruit into pancake batter! It's so easy to use, and you can detach the blade and clean it in the dishwasher."
— Jessica Sandoz, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
"While most people have a knife set in their kitchen, it is important to have a knife set with various types of knives and a knife sharpener, which is underrated. Using a paring knife for everything is ineffective and can be dangerous! Using dull knives can also lead to more injuries than a sharpened knife. When a knife is sharp, you'll likely be more careful using it, and your knife will work more effectively, allowing you to put less effort and force into the cuts."
— Kirsten Seele, MFN, RD, LD, NBC-HWC
"Tongs! I have two longer sets plus one tiny version in my kitchen drawer. You can almost use them for everything: flipping meat, grabbing pasta for your bowl, tossing your salads, picking up roasted veggies, flipping bread over under the toaster, picking fruits out of a bowl (and if it's mixed fruit, tongs make it easier to grab the ones you want — yes, I'm one of those people). I could go on and on …"
— Annie Hibbs, CPPM, MS, RD, LD
"Probably the salad spinner. If you want to save a little money by chopping and washing your own lettuce, the salad spinner removes so much water. It's really an essential tool for keeping your greens fresh."
— Lindsay Mahar, MS, RDN, Wellos Coach
"The zester! Specifically, I love my Microplane zester — it's thin, easy to hold, and comes in multiple colors. I'm pretty sure I use it every day, or at least almost every day. As someone who loves ginger and garlic but doesn't love mincing them, the zester has become my must-have tool. I also regularly use it to shred hard cheeses and, naturally, to zest lemons, limes, and oranges. If you haven't tried adding citrus zest to your rice yet, you really should!"
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD
"A good spatula*! My personal mission for the latter half of 2023 was finding the perfect spatula for my needs. My dream spatula needed to be silicone, thin enough to flip pancakes (pancake Sundays have been and always will be a tradition in my family!), and strong enough to flip whatever else we eat. Even though we now have six meh spatulas, we also have one that I am always stoked to use."
— Mohini Bhakta, MBA, RDN, CDCES | | | *Editor's note: Although "spatula" is the more commonly used term, Mohini is actually referring to a turner. | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up: We may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | | | I can do it! | | | | |  | | Cuisinart Deluxe Electric Can Opener | | Is it time to give yourself (or someone else) the gift of being able to open a can with the press of a button? With this electric can opener from Cuisinart, all you have to do is snap the can (any size will work!) into place and lightly press the one-touch activation lever. Then you stand there doing absolutely nothing until the can is fully open. Just make sure you remove and wash the lever after each use! | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Get personalized recipes based on your unique dietary needs and interests — delivered to your inbox every month! | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 😵💫 10 IBS-C triggers and how to manage them. It's estimated that about 10% to 15% of people in the United States live with IBS. | | 💦 What's the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber? Hint: One dissolves in water; the other doesn't. | | 🍌 How much potassium do you need per day? Very few people consume enough of this essential nutrient. | | 🥑 How to follow a Mediterranean diet for psoriasis. What you eat may affect your psoriasis symptoms more than you think. | | | Thanks for reading, friends! I'll see you next year 🥳. | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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