Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2017? If you’re like me, you make a resolution every year to lose weight and become healthier. I make the same resolution every year, and this year is no different. It’s not an easy resolution to uphold; it takes time and dedication to see results. I’ve joined a gym for the first time in my life and am working on eating healthier. Here are a few of my favorite kitchen tools that are helping me achieve my goal this year.

Chef’n StemGem Strawberry Huller

This fun tool makes hulling strawberries simple and safe for the whole family. Simply insert the StemGem into the strawberry, twist, and remove the strawberry stem and leaves. It’s also top-rack dishwasher safe for easy clean up.

Cuisinart DigiPad Digital Kitchen Scale

Measuring out ingredients for recipes is a breeze with this kitchen scale from Cuisinart. Foods can be weighted directly on its glass platform, or in a bowl or container. Measures in both metric (kg/g) and imperial (lbs./oz.) units.

Chef’s Planet 3-Cup Measuring Colander

Easily measure and rinse ingredients with this colander from Chef’s Planet. It’s perfect for fruits, beans, legumes, and more! It even has a built-in tuna can drainer that works with traditional and pull tab cans.

Dansk Dr. Weil Juice Maximizer

Create juice-bar specialties with this slow juicer from Dansk. It extracts 32% more juice from fruits and veggies than standard juicers.

Wusthof Classic 8” Chef’s Knife

Prepare any meal with ease with this chef’s knife from Wusthof. It’s great for chopping, dicing, and slicing.

Kitchen Aid 5-Speed Classic Blender

Whip up your favorite smoothies and shakes with this blender from Kitchen Aid. It will help you stir, chop, mix, puree, or liquefy your way through all your favorite recipes quickly and efficiently.

Meal Measure Portion Control Plate

Measure your food right on your plate with this portion controller. It fits on most dinner plates and has cavities for vegetables/fruit, starch, and protein. Each cavity has a 1-cup capacity with a ½ cup capacity line on the inside. Follows USDA My Pyramid serving sizes and is top-rack dishwasher safe.