10 Smart Kitchen Appliances for Healthier Cooking on World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day, celebrated globally on February 4th, is an initiative by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to create awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. While multiple factors contribute to cancer risk, diet and cooking methods play a significant role.

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that 30-50% of all cancers are preventable, with diet being a key factor. Processed foods, high-fat diets, and unhealthy cooking practices such as deep-frying and grilling at extreme temperatures can increase cancer risk. 

Fortunately, adopting healthier cooking practices using high grade kitchen appliances can improve overall well-being and greatly reduce exposure to harmful compounds.

How Kitchen Appliances Can Help?

By using advanced kitchen appliances like air fryers, OTGs, mixer grinders, cooktops, chimneys, and more, you can:

• Use Less Oil in Cooking: Reduce saturated and trans fats that contribute to obesity and cancer.
• Preserve Nutrients: Cooking at the right temperature helps retain essential vitamins and minerals.
• Reduce Air Pollution: Eliminate smoke and airborne toxins, cleaning the air.
• Increase Efficiency in Meal Preparation: Make it easier to eat healthily without inconvenience.

Here Are 10 Smart Kitchen Appliances You Can Use for a Healthy Cooking Plan

1. Air Fryer – Reap The Benefits Of Crispy Food With Reduced Oil Intake

Deep frying has been shown to generate toxic aldehydes, which are contributors to cancer risk (National Cancer Institute, 2022). Air frying minimizes the formation of acrylamide by 90% when compared to traditional frying methods (Journal of Food Science, 2018).

What An Air Fryer Does

• Employs moderate hot air circulation to cook food evenly.
• Does not require oil, which helps maintain the natural taste of the food.
• Retains the texture and crispiness of the food, but reduces fat intake.

Foods That Are Best For Air Frying

• Vegetable Chips (Kale, sweet potatoes, zucchini).
• Lean Proteins (Chicken breast, salmon, tofu).
• Healthy Snacks (Roasted nuts, air fried chickpeas).

Quick Recipe: Air-Fried Cauliflower Bites With Turmeric And Yogurt Dip

• Toss cauliflower with turmeric powder, cumin, and a teaspoon of olive oil.
• Air fry for 12 minutes at a temperature of 375°F (190°C).
• Serve with a yogurt garlic dip.

2. OTG – Bake, Toast And Grill The Healthy Way

Excessive and unrestrained temperatures lead to cooking methods like frying and charring that increase the formation of HCAs and PAHs, which are known pre carcinogenic factors (American Cancer Society, 2023). Baking and grilling in an OTG (Oven-Toaster-Grill) can help:

• Control temperature to reduce HCAs and PAHs.
• Preserve crucial vitamins in the diet.
• Allow flexibility for cooking lean meat and vegetables.

Most Effective OTG Applications

• Cooking: Whole grain bread, protein muffins.
• Grilling: Chicken, fish, and vegetables.
• Broiling: Granola that is both tasty and healthy.

Healthy Recipe: Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

• Combine bananas, honey, whole wheat flour, and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C.
• Treat yourself to wholesome desserts with no refined sugar.

3. Mixer Grinder – Juicing, Smoothies & Nutrient Dense Food

Using a mixer grinder to mix fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables along with herbs and spices enables a person to get the best antioxidant protection available, which helps minimize oxidative damage (Harvard Medical School, 2022).

Health Benefits of Using a Mixer Grinder

• Encourages Detoxification: Fresh juices help remove contaminants.
• Improves Nutrient Absorption: Smoothies aid with gastrointestinal health by using fiber-filled mixtures.
• Fresh Spice Milling: Reduces reliance on store-bought preservative-infused spice blends.

Superfood Smoothie Recipe: Berry-Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Blend

• ½ bananas, 1 cup almond milk, ½ cups of blueberries, and 1 teaspoon turmeric.
• Blend until smooth.
• For best results, drink daily to help with inflammation and oxidative damage.

4. Chimney – Protect Your Kitchen from Smoke and Danger

Poor ventilation while cooking increases the risk of cancer through the emission of chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide (WHO, 2021).

A kitchen chimney:

• Decreases smoke exposure, which can cause lung cancer.
• Extracts oil mist, thus preventing the soiling of the kitchen.
• Stops the buildup of cancerous elements from suspended food.

How to Select a Suitable Chimney:

• Self-cleaning function: Ensures easy cleaning.
• Strong suction capacity: 1220m³/hr to 1500 m³/hr suited for Indian cooking.

5. Cooktop – Health Precision Cooking for Greater Nutrition

A modern cooktop helps prevent cancer by:

• Accurately controlling food cooking temperature to avoid overcooking food.
• Encouraging nonstick low-oil cooking.
• Using appropriate heat settings to minimize the formation of carcinogenic compounds.

Precise Steps for Healthy Cooking Using a Cooktop

• Use cast iron or stainless steel to eliminate Teflon fumes.
• Cook on low to medium heat to maintain even colorization.

6. Induction Cooktop – Energy Saving Induction Stove

Induction cooktops allow precise control over temperature, eliminating the need for dangerous gas fumes, unlike traditional stoves.

Advantages of Induction Cooktops

• Quicker heat-up and cool-down times.
• Safer with no open flames, reducing the risk of burns or fires.
• Non-toxic materials like stainless steel and cast iron are used as cookware.

Healthy Dish: Steamed Veggies Covered with Lemon Herb Sauce

• Steam broccoli, carrots, and zucchini over the induction cooktop.
• Drizzle with a sauce of lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.

7. Rice Cooker – For Quinoa & Grains, Multiple Nutrients at the Ready

A rice cooker guarantees perfectly cooked grains, avoiding both undercooked and overcooked rice, which is harder to digest or lacks nutritional value.

Features to Look For

• Multi-functional for different grains like quinoa, brown rice, etc.
• Prevention of reheating through the keep-warm function.

Healthy Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Roasted Veggies

• Quinoa can be cooked in a rice cooker as well.
• Once cooked, combine with bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
• For flavor, use lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs.

8. Slow Cooker – All Nutrients Retained with Gentle Cooking

Cooking at lower temperatures helps reduce the formation of PAHs and HCAs, while preserving nutrients.

Benefits of Slow Cookers

• Serves as a cooking pot for stews, soups, and curries.
• One of the healthiest ways to cut back on fat and oil usage.
• Reduces time with easy one-pot meals for the whole family.

Healthy Recipe: Lentil and Vegetable Stew

• In a slow cooker, combine lentils, carrots, celery, and tomatoes.
• For additional benefits, spices like turmeric and cumin help with anti-inflammatory purposes.
• Set on low temperature to cook for 6-8 hours.

9. Blender – Smoothies, Soups, and Everything In Between

Smoothies and pureed soups are dense in nutrients, rich in fiber and antioxidants. A blender makes it easy to prepare these meals.

Benefits of Blenders

• Blenders help make nut milks and sauces, which come in handy when cooking.
• Reduces reliance on processed foods.

Healthy Recipe: Green Detox Smoothie

• To make a healthy green smoothie, blend spinach, avocado, cucumber, and apple together with coconut water.
• For an even fresher taste, add some lime juice.

10. Dehydrator – Eliminate Added Sugars and Preserve Nutrients

Healthier than store-bought snacks, dehydrators allow you to preserve vegetables, herbs, and fruits without the need for sugar or preservatives.

Benefits of Dehydrators

• Retains vitamins and minerals.
• Minimizes waste through prolonged shelf life.

Healthy Apple Chip Recipe

• Slice apples, wafer-thin and sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Dehydrate for 6-8 hours at 135°F (57°C).
• Once cooled, apple chips can be stored in an airtight container.

Buy Glen India Cooking Appliances for Healthy Cooking

Healthier cuisine starts with the right kitchen devices that promote low-oil, high-value, and toxin-free meals. Glen India focuses on producing innovative kitchen appliances that allow the preparation of healthy dishes without compromising on taste or convenience.

Check out our newest innovations, including Air Fryer, OTG, Mixer Grinder, Chimney, and Cooktop, to make your kitchen smarter and your health better.

Switch today by visiting Glen India! Adding these devices to your kitchen routine equips you with meaningful tools to improve your health and fight against cancer.

Remember that small changes in your cooking methods can make a big difference in your overall health.