If you’re hoping to stick to your healthy New Year’s Resolutions, we’ve got your back. Sure, you can buy every green juice, immunity booster, and collard green in sight, but how will you use those to make a hearty dish packed with both vital nutrients and delicious flavors? Local Root features a wide variety of unique kitchen gadgets that can help you whip up the yummiest dishes to make your New Year’s resolution much more palatable. Easy and healthy—what more could you ask for?

Silver pineapple corer and cutter resting on cutting board in front of sliced pineapple. — Pineapple Cutter by Roslë

Daydreaming about sweet, tropical treats to brighten up the dull winter months? Rösle’s Pineapple Cutter brings you one step closer to your own personal paradise—in January! This stainless steel tool both cores and cuts the pineapple, protecting your hands from any sticky situations. Looking for more convenient protection from flying fruit juices? This Citrus Press in Red from Cilio makes citrus juicing both clean and efficient. The press has a sturdy build of aluminum and stainless steel, while also being easy to clean thanks to its removable parts and dishwasher-safe construction. This way, your hands stay clear of a sticky mess—and you can turn your attention to the next task.

Person pulling down lever to juice orange into glass — Cilio Citrus Press

Peeling and slicing gourds can be a difficult (and sometimes dangerous) task, but the health benefits of squash far outweigh the risk. Return your knives to their designated block and breathe a sigh of relief. Conveniently skin and slice your favorite gourds using Tovolo’s handy Squash Tool in Sun Ray. Your squash is then ready to roast, and you’ve escaped unscathed.

Side-by-side images of squash being gutted (left) and sliced (right) — Tovolo Squash Tool in Sun Ray

Getting into meal prep? Consider storing these goodies (Find meal ideas here) and more in Mepal’s Ellipse Fruit and Veggie Pots, which are available in a variety of colors. These pots serve as both a colander to aid you in washing the fruits and vegetables, and as a container to conveniently store healthy snacks. This Pot features a handy fork for your convenience and is both dishwasher and microwave safe. The only stress that should come with meal prep is choosing which fun, vibrant color swatch matches your kitchen aesthetic. White, Denim, or Nordic Pink, Red, or Green—choices galore!

Blue Fruit Pot filled with strawberries and blueberries. — Ellipse Fruit & Veggie Pot In Nordic Green from Mepal

Looking to add extra nutrition to a rice dish? Try ricing cauliflower or broccoli with Lékué’s Veggie Ricer. This ricing tool is not only easy to use but also safe—and you don’t have to go out of your way to hunt down riced cauliflower at the grocery store! If you want a professional look when it comes to diced vegetables, check out OXO’s Good Grips Vegetable Chopper With Easy Pour Opening. This stainless steel tool quickly chops vegetables up with one swift motion, leaving you with a restaurant-ready dice job. And, it’s conveniently dishwasher safe! Speaking of professional-grade slicing and dicing, De Buyer’s Mandoline Ultra comes with both a straight and wave-like Santoku blade, perfect for slicing hard fruits and vegetables at your desired thickness. As a bonus, the Mandoline also comes with an integrated dicing system. The perfect two-in-one!

Chef preparing, filling, and using vegetable ricer with broccoli — Veggie Ricer from Lékué

Green avocado knife being used to peel away avocado rind. — Kuhn Rikon COLORI Avocado Knife

Searching for the perfect gift for the avocado-lover in your life? Or perhaps just looking to fuel your own avo-session? Check out Kuhn Rikon’s COLORI Avocado Knife—this adorable knife helps with all aspects of avocado prep, with a serrated blade that cuts through the outer skin, and two sharp teeth to remove the pit. It also adds a bright, pop of fresh green to any kitchen (perfect to counter those winter blues), and features a comfortable handle. A convenient, hand-held vegetable processor can be found in Rosle’s Vegetable Grip (fits the Rösle Adjustable Slicer perfectly). It’s the perfect size to be held comfortably, while still allowing for safe and efficient vegetable processing.

Fruits and vegetables aren’t everyone’s best friend. But thanks to tons of unique new kitchen gadgets available at Local Root by Didriks on didriks.com, vegetable prep can be made fun—and just the way you like it. Regardless of what your health goals may be for the New Year, don’t let preparation stand in your way! These unique tools have got you covered. Find recipes (such as these delicious Honey Glazed Carrots) and more on Local Root, or come and visit us in-store at our locations in Belmont and Newton for further assistance and more product recommendations from our experienced staff. We are veggie excited to see you!

A Healthful State of Mind: Kitchen Gadgets to Help You Eat Healthier