What’s the Best Way to Organize Your Kitchen?
Nothing compares to a kitchen that you actually enjoy cooking in. And whether you’re a culinary master or a beginner baker, it’s also the one place in the house filled with every resource you might need. But when you have an unorganized kitchen, things can sometimes get out of hand: “Just like a cluttered mind creates chaos in our lives, a cluttered kitchen makes it harder to stay consistent with healthy habits,” says nutritionist Carrie Lupoli.
“When your space feels overwhelming, cooking feels stressful instead of something we enjoy. But when your kitchen is organized and stocked with what I call the ‘right puzzle pieces’—protein, fats, and carbs that are fresh and easy to reach—you’re more likely to eat in a way that serves your body, not just your cravings.” To help you find the right balance between nutrition and your favorite indulgences, we asked dietitians how to organize your kitchen to make healthy eating feel like an effortless task.
1. Streamline Your Storage: First things first: conducting a storage container audit. “Keep only the food containers you actually need (I prefer glass instead of plastic), and pair tops and bottoms so leftovers are easy to portion right after cooking,” Lupoli suggests. Plus, plastic containers can often be riddled with forever chemicals, and switching to glassware can help you ward off some surface bacteria too.
Excerpted from Real Simple
