Kitchen tools cannot create a balanced diet by themselves, but they can remove small points of friction. OXO’s Good Grips collection is particularly useful for cooks who want straightforward tools with comfortable handles and clearly defined purposes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, general recommendations for adults include approximately 1.5 to 2 cup-equivalents of fruit and 2 to 3 cup-equivalents of vegetables daily. Individual needs vary, but making produce easier to prepare can help turn those targets into meals.
Salad Spinner
Wet greens dilute dressing and tend to deteriorate more quickly in storage. The classic OXO Salad Spinner washes and dries lettuce, herbs and sturdier vegetables using a pump-operated basket.
Spin a full batch after shopping, then store the dried greens with a clean towel to manage excess moisture. Having lettuce ready in the refrigerator makes salads and sandwich toppings far more convenient.
These OXO Prep Tools Make It Easier to Put More Produce on Your Plate
Corn Prep Peeler
Removing corn kernels with a chef’s knife can send them across the counter. OXO’s curved corn peeler follows the shape of the cob, allowing kernels to fall more predictably into a bowl or cutting board.
The tool is most useful during summer corn season, when kernels can be added to salads, tacos, salsas and grain bowls. Work away from your hands and stabilize the cob before cutting.
Strawberry Huller
A paring knife can remove more strawberry than necessary. The OXO huller has a small gripping end designed to pull out the leafy cap and firm core while leaving most of the fruit intact.
Beyond strawberries, it can help remove small tomato cores or blemishes from potatoes. That versatility gives the inexpensive tool a better chance of avoiding the forgotten-gadget drawer.
Multi-Cherry Pitter
Cherries are easy to eat but tedious to prepare for recipes. A multi-cherry pitter processes several at once, making fruit salads, sauces and freezer batches more manageable.
Cherry juice can stain, so use the tool on a washable surface and check every piece of fruit before serving it to children. No pitting device is completely immune to a missed stone.
3-in-1 Avocado Slicer
This OXO tool combines a splitting blade, pitting section and slicing fan in one handle. It reduces the temptation to strike an avocado pit with a sharp kitchen knife—a technique that can lead to serious hand injuries.
It is most helpful for people who prepare avocados frequently. Occasional users can accomplish the same work with a spoon and a small table knife.
Vegetable Chopper
For onions, peppers and other firm produce, the push-operated chopper creates relatively even pieces while keeping them contained. An easy-pour opening allows ingredients to move directly into a skillet or storage container.
This can be valuable for cooks with limited knife confidence, though it does not replace a quality chef’s knife for every task. Cutting large vegetables into manageable sections first generally produces better results.
Buy tools for the foods you already enjoy
The most useful gadget is not necessarily the one with the cleverest design. It is the one that solves a recurring problem in your own kitchen. OXO’s official fruit and vegetable collection includes all-purpose and highly specialized options.
Choose one or two tools based on the produce you regularly buy. Combined with frozen vegetables, precut options and simple meal planning, a well-selected prep tool can help more of that produce reach the plate instead of the compost bin.
