Does such a thing as a healthy nonstick pan exist? Nonstick
cookware can be very handy when cooking crepes, omelets,
or wraps, but most nonstick pans are coated with Teflon and
other chemicals that we want to avoid. Instead, you can use
a well-seasoned cast-iron pan or a stainless-steel pan coated
with lots of keto-friendly oil.
I’ve also found that the glazed ceramic pans from Ceramcor
have a great nonstick surface without any chemicals. They
can be cleaned as you would any other pan—the surface is
very hard to scratch. They are super-durable and heavy-
duty. However, there is a little learning curve with these
pans. Because they are ceramic, they take longer to heat up.
For omelets, I turn my burner on low for 2 or 3 minutes to
warm the pan, then I add my cooking fat; I turn off the heat
when I flip the omelet (ceramic pans, like cast-iron pans,
hold heat longer). The omelet slides right out!
High-speed blender
For: pureeing and making shakes, salad dressings, dips,
and ice cream
A high-speed blender is perfect for processing liquids. High-
powered blenders, such as those from Blendtec and
Vitamix, have better performance, durability, and speed—
but they’re also more expensive than regular blenders.
Ice cream maker
For: making ice cream and sorbet