10 Top Kitchen Tools You Must Have to Eat Vegetables and Fruits

John from www.okraw.com/ Shares with you his top 10 Kitchen tools You Must Have to eat more Vegetables and Fruits.
In this episode, John takes you into his kitchen, to share his 22 years of eating a fruit and vegetable centric diet and his favorite kitchen tools that he uses on a regular basis.
You will learn in detail why he likes some of these tools, as well as how he uses these tools to maximize the amount of vegetables and fruits John eats in his diet.
You will learn about the following 10 kitchen tools:
02:04 #1 Ceramic Knives and Cutting Board
06:33 #2 Large Glass Bowls
08:53 #3 Glass Jars + Lids
14:23 #4 Spiralizer
16:29 #5 Kitchen Utensils
21:40 #6 Water Filter
23:34 #7 Slow Juicer + Sieve
27:13 #8 Vacuum Blender
29:53 #9 Food Processor
32.13 #10 Dehydrator + Parchment Paper
After watching this episode, you will have learned John's essential kitchen tools for eating more fruits and vegetables. These kitchen tools would be great for people on a raw food, a raw vegan, nutritarian, plant based, vegan, vegetarian or even paleo diet.
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Kyocera Micro Serrated Knife
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Pyrex Glass Bowl with Lid Set
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Silicone Fermentation Mason Jar Air Lock
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Kraut Source all stainless steel fermentation lid
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Sprouting Lids for Mason Jar(Cheap Plastic)
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Stainless Steel Sprouting Lids for Mason Jar
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Vacuum Lid Set for Wide Mouth Mason Jar (wet down first)
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Vertical Spiral Slicer (similiar to the one I like)
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Simple (cheap spiral slicer with ceramic knife)
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Mandoline that makes Julinene slices
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Blender Spatula (similiar to the one I use)
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Chopsticks (Set of 5 Bamboo)
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Coconut Meat Removal Tool
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Glass Straws (set of 6 - 12" tall)
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Avo Loop (set of 3)
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Dynapro Commercial Vacuum Blender
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Nutribullet Blender (I use for travel)
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Vacuum Pump and Valves to Turn Nutribullet into Vacuum Blender
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Hamilton Beach low Cost Food Processor (Similiar to the one I bought)
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Swiss Pull Chop (Chopper My Girlfriend Likes)
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Excalibur EXC10EL Stainless Steel Dehydrator with Stainless Trays
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Sedona Express Dehydrator with Plastic Trays
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[@nightangel3578]

I genuinely appreciate you providing a list of everything mentioned.

[@KathleenJean53]

Skip the jumble box of random lids, keep most lids on the jars, keep the specialty lids in bin only and only those most practical and not a waste of money. Minimalize folks, no messy drawers, pare down to the essentials and sort like items into groups and into a few well thought out and placed drawers. A well thought out minimalist kitchen is a joy.

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

You think? obviously you haven't had a Housekeeper, or significant other that thinks their storage solutions are better than yours, putting things in daily use in different places each and every day. Cooking in MY kitchen is such an adventure, and that's before I even begin mise en place.

[@charlesjacques750]

Professor Kohler: 2 things I like that you do great: 1. Have specific opinions and recommendations based on real personal experience (better than 'research'), and 2. Put links on everything below for product names and location stores. Tips videos are the 'BEST'' 😍👍.

[@ARUN.SAFARI]

you are amazing john, with a raw food channel you teach us everything on being raw, the last word in the whole world on juicers and an amazing gardener,,, wow

[@barrystack1305]

Finally! I've been waiting for you to display your kitchen tools other than just juice city! You should do segment on GrowingYourGreens channel displaying how you go from Garden to Kitchen to plate showing your method! Thanks John, You're the best!

[@Nikki-os2df]

Amazing! I'm always learning something new on your channel. Thank you, John!

[@millsanais5364]

John just naturally is incredible

[@okraw]

Jump to the Following Top Kitchen Tools I talk about in this episode 02:04 #1 Ceramic Knives and Cutting Board 06:33 #2 Large Glass Bowls 08:53 #3 Glass Jars + Lids 14:23 #4 Spiralizer 16:29 #5 Kitchen Utensils 21:40 #6 Water Filter 23:34 #7 Slow Juicer + Sieve 27:13 #8 Vacuum Blender 29:53 #9 Food Processor 32:13 #10 Dehydrator + Parchment Paper

[@TheWorldTeacher]

I've yet to try ceramic knives and I've rarely (if ever) sharpened my steel knives. My chopping board is a large marble board I've had for a few decades and if it ever breaks, I'm DEFINITELY getting another marble one. For my salads, I simply use a medium-sized stainless steel mixing bowl. For filtering water, I use a Waters brand, Korean-made 1.5litre pot. I own a Jack Lalanne juicer but I prefer to puree my fruits so I haven't used it for years. I'm not sure if I can afford one of the new vacuum blenders. I own two cheap but effective blenders (one a small "personal" blender and the other a one-litre glass carafe blender).

[@shess1640]

I'm going to order the slow juicer from you at your web site....been wanting to get one but even with your terrific videos, I wasn't sure which to get. That is what makes this video so perfect! Thanks for breaking it all down and making it so simple. Love your genuineness : )

[@chrisklest1238]

You have reached the next level. I love organization. Thanks John.

[@gerdajerome7380]

okraw 0o

[@ddonie100]

Hi John, thanks for the great resources! I cannot find the links to the vacuum top lids on this KZbin...you said they are at the "bottom"...of what? :)

[@caseyedwards3456]

I realized several items I need to get to make life easier thanks John. Keep videos coming! All good.

[@Adastra5151]

Having that much stuff stuffed in my kitchen cuberts and drawers would drive me insane. Thank you for the "Jump to" part so I can skip the rest and find what I was looking for. You rock man.

[@talsavil]

You are an amazing man, thanks for everything. 🖒😄❤

[@ivorykeys1566]

May i add a note from my own personal experience as well... i personally do not like any knife that shown that does NOT have a FORGED HANDLE, because water & juices enters between blade and handle thus causing bacteria to form over a period of time. I highly recommend Always buy a knife with a forged handle such as a Chef knife by Chicago Cutlery. I as well have purchased many until the chef knife(Belmont is the style) was added to my collection. The rest are history! 😆 This knife stays sharp for a long time as long as you hand wash soon after using and dry immediately. That was instructions from a knife dealer specially store in Pigein Forge Tennessee. Leaving any knife sit in water will dull it quicker than anything. I had cut myself several times with small knives but never once since i've been using the Chef knife. The bigger handle gives you more stability and control. I looove it! 🙂

[@chrizzzlibear7107]

Awesome summary of tools what makes your raw lifestyle a little easier, thanks a lot :-).

[@scuba453]

For those interested in ceramic knives just a heads up for the 3 knife set from Miyako ($40 on Amazon) . Had a Kyocera knife for 5-6 years until I dropped it on the floor - very good knives no doubt. I've been using the Miyako ones now for a week and so far I like them, they are same quality as Kyocera but quite a bit cheaper.

[@ianwynne5483]

thanks for that info

[@scuba453]

Had a look at the Kyocera set....they are selling them with a lifetime warranty, from the reviews it looks like they are even honouring it no questions asked....maybe worth paying the premium after all.

[@kamalaji1008]

Thank you, John. This was really helpful to me.

[@erinsmith7449]

Please keep up the lovely work you're doing! Love your vids -- so informative. Vegan for years but new to raw - The Daily Sprout

[@omuleanu]

a salad spinner is quite good for drying out lettuce leaves, otherwise the lettuce salad won't taste as good

[@JayLeePoe]

The nutribullet Vac-Blender hack is the most important information here. Also the "living water" or filtering water through plants reinforced my weird habit of putting celery and cucumber in my drinking water. Pretty sure that apple-water has a similar fiber content to Metamucil. Also glad to hear you promote the coconut-oiling of your kitchen essentials (bowls, cuttingboards, and I recommend knives and utensils). **This can be essential pre-grease for any tight-pack mason jar substrate since coconut oil works nicely to maintain a sterilized environment** Use coconut oil before you add substrates mixtures, sprout ppl

[@nappyscribe1987]

Oh boy, you got it going on!!!

[@MyChihuahua]

I just love your avocado shelf!!

[@abderrazak6122]

Thank you

[@marilyndriscoll2495]

everything you said had I done in my observation. it just makes sense, eating from a regular salad bowl is a joke. I have a serving pasta bowl instead for a regular salad bowl. I am careful with ceramic, i treat them special so they last.awesome, thanks for your teachings.

[@surfdetective]

the dehydrator I bought from you is still working awesome.....over a year now

[@patriciamiller5542]

Great informative video, John. Thank you! Love and Light

[@marielouise966]

a lot of really super tips even for the experienced raw foodists.. very interesting what you say about the dehydrator..

[@simonefjocum]

May God bless you man!!! I loveeeee you job!!!! You are awesome! A huge hug from Brazil!!!!!!

[@tiarianamanna973]

This was such a helpful video, thanx a lot! 😁

[@kat4animals004]

I just want to say... I enjoy your Vids!! I have "known" you for years and watched many a vid! Must have been 2011 or 2012. Thank for all you do!!

[@enlightenmente4801]

so informative,,,great vid!!!thx

[@minutesagoedited9761]

You're one of the coolest dudes on the tubes bro!

[@JC-fj7oo]

OXO brand has a great spiralizer. It's tiny so it fits in any drawer and it's flat not a cone so its super easy to clean.

[@judymontanez6812]

wow so much valuable information! thank, well done, clear one of the best videos on youtube. i am 2 years new vegan,very ill looking forward to learning & watching all your videos.

[@texan1411]

I have the best times with your videos. Thank you!!

[@mmiller9781]

Me too. Informative and there is always something John does or says that make me laugh. Thanks John.

[@Kassysassy831]

out of subject @okraw my hands and fingers seem to dry up the same way notice you have dry hands it hurts and burns me I can't imagine the ache and itchiness *rinse wash hands & repeate all day scenario* I can't recall the last time it happen but notice that there was healing and no more dry hands I did make changes but just minimal to using apple cider vinegar also I personally use baking soda & cider for personal hygiene I use cider in my kitchen for everything to cleaning and rinsing my fruits and veggies would highly recommend and you will self notice the natural healing you will have as soon as u spray vinegar tip* burning sensation will automatically follow after simply rinse off using water and tap dry lol I have it ready to go in a glass sprayer tip I recommend your gf to keep around super handy enjoy weekend take care guys.

[@chaosbalanced]

Love the information and love the playback speed button 🙏🏾🤘🏽

[@apn122153]

Thank you for the blog

[@desireedejean9780]

GREAT VIDEO LOTS OF HELP THANKS

[@sophietopham8822]

Perfect kitchen everything you need

[@kaycox5555]

Helpful video, thanks!

[@john4385]

Great video. Thanks!

[@SheThe1Who]

Wow! Love that shelf u made for avacados!! 🥑🥑 7:41

[@Clothmom1]

Fantastic video!

[@lrs6gyp]

loved the video. I like that your drawer is as messy and filled as mine lol

[@BlueSkies360]

Super. Thank you! There is one more thing you could use. A straw bristle! 6 different sizes on Amazon for 4 bucks.

[@islandlass74]

Awesome video..thank you for the great tips!! :)

[@kehcat1]

You are amazing. Thank you so much for all your great information.

[@postholedigger8726]

The best kitchen knives are sold at restaurant supply stores. Victorinox, Dexter-Russel are more affordable choices. Bob Kramer (Wusthof) are more expensive. All of them are good professional quality knives. I purchased some ceramic knives and found them to have only limited use as they tend to have thicker blades and are extremely fragile. Dexter-Russel knives are used in professional kitchens more than any other knife. david

[@wellnessgirl2806]

V enjoyable! Would love to see some more of your raw recipes/ meal ideas!

[@LarryRichelli]

Please review the Veggie Bullet. Thanks

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

John, more "Tips O' Knowledge!" Great vid!

[@nrg16108]

John -why not use a Ninja or Nutri bullet and fill it to the top so no air inside? A simple and inexpensive solution, No vacuum blender needed.

[@Dongrayblack]

Yeah, those blenders have a max fill line because they can “explode” when filled to the top. If something so simple and obvious isn’t being done, the. There’s probably a reason....

[@Boodieman72]

I would add that a vacuum sealer would be good, like the Food Saver, which you can get an attachment for Mason jars.

[@marionrollingsphd6595]

Great Tips. Thank you for benefiting animal welfare charities. You are a great inspiration. 🙏gassho

[@cfauria9171]

So entertaining! I love appliances and gadgets. Thank you for the information.

[@indymgtow4946]

awesome vid, ty ty

[@16brenlee]

Aloha John! I love these kinds of videos sharing your tips and tools use. Many of the tips and items you use ..., I am already there except for the food dehydrator and vacuum blender which I cannot afford. :-)

[@brynnb3317]

Great info! I also agree to use not use plastic wrap but parchment paper is not recyclable either. It's covered with silicone and the recyclers don't take the time to separate them. (plus the cooking oil that may be on it) Still better than plastic and if you buy un bleached parchment paper it is less toxic to us and the earth. just sayin...

[@robinlillian9471]

The easiest way to keep fermenting vegetables from getting moldy is to keep them somewhere handy, like in the kitchen, and stir the top once a day. I don't need special containers or lids for pickling anymore. After a few days, depending on vegetable and time of year, refrigerate.

[@coloredpencilsforbeginners]

Thanks again John for Supporting Blossom Animal Rescue! It's a great video! Every purchase your fans make through your Amazon links will help save more lives. Your followers can go to our Facebook to learn more about our rescue at: facebook.com/blossomanimalrescue/

[@vickykoen]

I have a cloth grocery bag full of all kinds of lids. It works well so that I can rummage through it easily. ;) I keep it on top of the fridge.

[@hotofftheveganpress7446]

Hey, John. Great video. Are these your most current recommendations (as of Dec. 2018)? And, what is that long tray you have under the cabinets that look like storage for your avocados?

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

I got rid of my juicer after months of throwing out all that nutritious vegetable fibre leftovers that I PAID FOR and my body NEEDS!! now i chop finely then put in my Oster 1200 smoothie blender; works fabulous makes GREAT smoothies all steel drive (no rubber gears to shred n burn up) and only $99!!!

[@fineman129]

Hey, John! This is Rich Fine in Kansas City, MO. Another great video! I can't find the lilnks for the stuff. I wanted the vacuum lids & pump

[@mmiller9781]

Is that a row of avocados on the wall behind the juicer? Wow, how many do you eat in a week?

[@emerald5228]

Awesome as a vegan for 6 yrs I'm taking it to the next level started Monday on raw 👌😉

[@coloredpencilsforbeginners]

Woo hoo! Good luck.

[@emerald5228]

Colored Pencils For Beginners Thanks 😆

[@Night.League]

nice

[@jayrad8321]

you kick ass dude!

[@Apollo440]

Great topic. With time I see that a good sharp knife (that is you need a whetstone and the skill to sharpen as well!) plus the knowledge of cutting techniques makes you incorporate the same fruit and vegetables in a more delicious way than I knew before. Plus a big topic for me are mechanical items for those of us who care about maximum closeness to nature and therefore avoiding these frequencies that electrified appliances (blenders, grinders, juicers work) in favor of old school mechanical kitchen gadgets, which also can give you a workout! Maybe someone here knows any brand or where to get those mechanical (no electicity) grinders, juices, blenders of good quality (non-plastic, or even if - then some high tech)?

[@kuchytapr]

I just subscribed to your channel as after watching this video I found it very interesting. I am plant based/vegan and am trying to go more raw. I can tell you are plant based as your healthy complexion is your calling card for raw foods. Regards from Puerto Rico USA 🌴 ☀️ 🌴

[@mmiller9781]

Oye, kuchytapr. Is everything getting back to normal down there yet? I used to go down to PR regularly to visit friends. They have moved to the US and abroad since then pero todavía me encanta la isla.

[@discountjuicers]

Update: I no longer recommend the vacuum tops as shown in this episode. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3K1pGljlM2kh9E for my latest technique

[@etm567]

You can buy silicone liners that stop the leaking.

[@karinleung8576]

Love the vacuum lid set for the wide mouth mason jar!!! This is perfect. The link you sent comes with 9 lids. Do they only work for the 32oz jar size? I have some 24oz jars that I like to use for juicing - just wondered if they can accommodate a smaller lid size.

[@okraw]

Yes, Any wide mouth jar, just make sure they are wet first.

[@karinleung8576]

okraw awesome! thanks John

[@edumont7]

Hello, Okraw. I am considering purchase a quality blender to make healthy smoothies with kale, spinach, protein powder and fruits. Can you give me feedback on which is the best between Blendtec and Vitamix? Thank you.

[@iforgetiremember5243]

im surprised a salad spinner isn't on here. i don't mind a little moisture on my lettuce since i don't ever use salad dressing, but the spinner i had doubled as huge salad bowl that was collapsible so it took up very little space when not in use

[@cliffmays442]

Chop sticks are easy to use. I am of English Danish ethnic heritage living in a small town in Nebraska. I think chop is of course English and means chop chop or fast, the Chinese word for chop sticks means quick or fast sticks. I am not sure if that is true I heard it once so take it with a grain of salt.

[@GLITZYGIRL8011]

U been doing it as long as I been alive lol

[@Harrysayswhat]

one word: NAILS

[@yanisroutine4301]

Didi 😂😂😂

[@maperz7962]

How do you store your fruits and vegetables.

[@komickaze85]

I bought those plastic vacuum lids and they totally suck. Even if you wet them beforehand, they come off, especially if they were in the fridge. Sure, they cost me about 8 bucks, but they were disappointing. Bought a spiralizer awhile back before I heard of you though. The one I use doesn't make perfect noodles, but the ones they make are good enough for me.

[@curtisroberts673]

what about freeze dryers?

[@alexbaber9454]

Please make a response video about Last Week Tonight with John Oliver's vaccine video. I would love to hear your opinion.

[@mallowmarsh420]

Do you know how many calories you eat in a day, on average?

[@moonc234]

@okraw John - how do you store such a large volume of vegetables at home? I'm running out of space in my fridge!

[@chevelleflorida]

I've seen in other videos that he has more than one refrigerator.

[@larrykuehn1457]

I rather have homemade fruit smoothies than fruit juice drinks any day.They are healthier and you get the whole fruits with them not just the juice.

[@larrykuehn1457]

I'm an ovo laco vegetarian.Do most vegetarians use the same kitchen tools as meat eaters?

[@johndruitt4477]

Couldn’t help but notice the microwave behind you . Is this your kitchen or what’s it doing there?

[@richiecrivaro7333]

do you have a comb

[@tgpandora100]

Just found your channel. Think you are the answer to prayers. Would like to be able to talk with you about what has happened to me. Just liked and subscribed to your channel. It's now July 2019. Will be catching up on your videos.

[@veggiegirl4ever125]

I feel like you....I like to cut my own food with my knife...

[@chrisklest1238]

Dehydrator: Higher temperature = more oxidation.

[@VogonPoet81]

hey John, does the animal sanctuary get money regardless if i buy anything and just click the link?

[@chrisogrady28]

I swear John has like 5 channels XD

[@qveenissac]

Which costco RO sink system? (This one? www.costco.com/aquverse-5-stage-complete-ro-system.product.100516084.html ) For anyone in an apt or rental, Aquasana makes a decent sink top model and their filtration ratings are pretty good. It's $72.81 on Amazon now which is really good considering I paid around $150 years ago. Btw great vids! I gotta get those avocado loops!

[@tbabubba32682]

I figured it out! John's age is between 12 and Graham's Number.

[@cs2dogs]

You are so cool. I love that the proceeds from your Amazon links goes to an Animal rescue who specializes in special needs Animals. I just happen to find this video. It is very helpful. I, too, am vegan! And do raw most often. Interestingly enough I follow your gardening channel.

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

Silicone in your compost?

[@LarryRichelli]

Reverse Osmoses waist so much water. Get a cheap distiller and have pure water. If you are eating a good raw food diet your are getting plenty of minerals.

[@SteveSmekar-ll6ln]

Agreed. If one is getting a wide variety of raw fruit and veg in diet, distilled water is likely just fine.

[@gypsyqt6904]

Are you Japanese decent and other? Just curious. I call myself an Olive American (brown in the summer - white in the winter), but my ancestors come from eastern europe, Romania and Hungary.

[@pentachronic]

OK, I'm goi g to ask this basic question. Why do you want to blend the crap out of stuff instead of just chewing it ?? Surely the digestive enzymes in your mouth and thr chewing action will stop oxidation and the slow absorption in your gut will pull the nutrients out at the correct speed. Surely having it all blended will cause sugar and nutrient spikes which is not good for you.

[@kat4animals004]

Do you have an Avocado tree?