I am looking at my mixers and frying pans today. I don't think those will be my go-to methods in the future. So - if you would like to cook in a more healthy fashion - what do you invest in? Instant Pot? Air Fryer? Vitamix? I keep getting suggestions but wanted to consult this group since you are the living experts. Ideas appreciated!

I cook the same way I always did.. pots, pans, oven. It's true I don't bake dessert much any more, and I never was one to deep-fry food.

Toying with the idea of getting an instant-pot pressure cooker. Never used one, but quick, tender meat is appealing. Slow cookers are useful, but I can't stand the smell they make in the house.

Looking forward to hearing what others have to say...

The kitchen toys I currently love are my smaller crockpot, my spiralizer and a couple of really good knives. I had a larger crockpot that I used before surgery but after I realized that for the quantities of food that I now eat it was just too big so I downsized. The spiralizer is good for making various sorts of veggie noodles. And the good knives are probably obvious But I spend a lot more time in the kitchen now chopping and preparing foods so having good knives for that makes it so much easier and enjoyable. I'm intrigued by the insta-pots but haven't gotten one yet.

I love my instant pot!!!! I have had it for about a year and it makes everything even yogurt though I haven't tried that one

I have a vitamix that I use every day for smoothies now that I can add fruit and veggies to them. I make a big batch in the morning and portion them into blender bottles and freeze them for later in the day/week.

I'll add my love for my Instant Pot. It's been great in making large batches of soft chicken that I can shred up, and has allowed me to make good meals for my hubby with leftovers to spare. I can't wait to make more recipes in it now that I'm able to add more foods to my diet Mine also came with a little wire insert for cooking/steaming fish and veggies, which I will DEFINITELY be making use of!