Is Your House Making You Fat?

Skinny-Kitchen Tool Kit

You’ll consistently cook light with the right gear, Frankel says. Here, her must-haves.

1. An immersion hand blender. “Pureed foods are high-volume, filling, and an amazing diet trick,” she says. “You can puree without making a big mess -- blend right in the pot.” Her favorite pureed foods: asparagus, zucchini, broccoli, and cauliflower.

2. A microplane grater to add slivers of flavor and very few calories.

3. An ice-cream scoop. “I use a scoop to make portion-controlled muffins, cookies, and turkey burgers,” Frankel says.