There are certain items of cookware that can prove essential for healthy eating. Many products are designed to help people control how much they eat and are therefore crucial for any home kitchen.

One of the most important pieces of cookware to have is a set of scales, as they will help cut down on the amount of sugar and fat used in recipes. By being aware how much is going in, home cooks will be able to cut back wherever possible. Priced at £8.80, the Terraillon Lupo Kitchen Scales from Head Cook and Bottlewasher are the ideal option.

Brushes are also a good way of reducing the amount of oil used in recipes. The Gastromax Large brush 160 blue brush is one example available from Head Cook and Bottlewasher, priced at £2.97. It is ergonomically designed to be light and flexible, allowing easy application for any home cook.