1. LG Door-In-Door refrigerator, $1,799
Sterilise your groceries and keep them in top condition longer by storing in one of LG's unique Door-In-Door refrigerators with a Hygiene Fresh+ air purification system. A five-step anti-bacterial technlogy filters out mould spores, bacteria and odours, and the smaller door grants access to your most commonly used items easily while keeping more cool air within. Other energy-efficient features include LED lighting and a Smart Inverter Compressor that auto-adjusts the temperature depending on the load.
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2. WMF Naturamic pressure cooker, from $449
If you love a good stew, the gentle cooking technique and hermetically sealed lid of WMF's Naturamic pressure cookers help lock in your ingredients' vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Made of high-tech ceramic with a steel core, its scratch-resistant and non-porous surface also requires less oil and cuts cooking time by 70 per cent, so you can enjoy healthier, full-flavoured meals faster.
Available at leading department stores.
3. Kenwood Smoothie2go blender, $79
Begin your morning with a delicious, nutritious smoothie with Kenwood's Smoothie2go blender featuring a updated Tritan plastic sports bottle design and a 300-watt motor for easy blending. Whether you're headed to the gym, work, or just need a quick healthy fix, simply attach the 0.6L bottle to the blender to whip up a yummy smoothie. Then, remove the bottle and you're good to go!
Available at leading electrical and department stores.
4. Corningware Retroflam cookware, from $109
Cook with less oil as Corningware's new Retroflam cookware range boasts a pearl ceramic coating treated with a toxic-free nanotechnology for better non-stick performance. With an energy-efficient aluminium core and a non-allergenic black titanium base coat, enjoy better heat distribution so your food won't dry or char.
Available at leading department stores.
5. Philips Avance Collection cooking blender, $499
Cook as you blend with Philips' revolutionary Avance Collection cooking blender HR2099/90 that saves you time in the kitchen by combining heating and blending functions into one machine. Featuring a range of cooking programes with an advanced blending technology, whip up healthy and delectable soups, sauces, drinks, desserts and even baby food with ease. It also comes with a handy 40-recipe calender to get you started!
Available at leading electrical and department stores.
6. Novita Hydroplus Alkaline Antioxidant water pitcher, $99
Refresh the way you hydrate with Novita's colourful range of Hydroplus Alkaline Antioxidant water pitchers. A four-step filtration process effectively removes tap water bacteria, so you can enjoy fresh quality alkaline and antioxidant drinking water in no time.
Available at leading department stores.
7. Bosch Serie 8 combi-steam oven, $4.599
Achieve roast meats that are crisp outside and tender and juicy inside, and souffles that rise effortlessly with Bosch's Serie 8 combi-steam oven. The stainless steel beauty cooks your food in hot steam to retain the full flavours, vitamins and minerals of the ingredients, giving you healthier and more delicious meals.
Available at leading electrical stores.
8. Neoflam cutting board, $36.90
Brighten your kitchen with Neoflam's cutting board with built-in Microban antimicrobial protection that prevents bacteria from growing and creating stains and odours. This essential tool makes food prep safer, and it's also reversible to avoid cross-contamination between your meats, seafood and veggies.
Available at leading supermarkets and department stores.
Written by Elizabeth Liew for The Singapore Women's Weekly.