Yes, they're the kitchen gadgets everyone's talking about, but do you really need them? We give you the lowdown so you don't spend your money on the wrong kitchen gadget...<h2>Smooth operator</h2><img alt="nutribullet" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/nutribullet_GL?scl=1">Product: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/nutribullet-black/001592302,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M10G10C01S01&utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">NutriBullet</a>, £79.98Good Living&rsquo;s verdict: The NutriBullet is every health freak&rsquo;s hero and, rumour has it, the Duchess of Cambridge&rsquo;s secret weapon for staying in shape &ndash; so it has some serious hype to live up to. But it is a blender like no other, blitzing whole <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/aisle/fruit-vegetables-flowers/fruit/910000975615?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">fruits</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/aisle/crisps-nuts-crackers/nuts-dried-fruit-seeds/910000975624?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">nuts and seeds</a> to a smoothie in seconds. Try my favourite mix &ndash; <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/honey?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">honey</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/cocoa?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">cocoa</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/almond-hazelnut-milk/asda-sweetened-almond-milk/910002160746?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">almond milk</a>. Or, throw in canned <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/beans-pulses/asda-good-balanced-chickpeas/910001794581?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">chick peas</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/olive-oil/asda-olive-oil/56832917?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">olive oil</a> to make houmous!STORABILITY ★★★★EASY TO CLEAN? ★★★★★STYLE ★★★★★VALUE ★★★Plus point: Blended whole fruit and veg is a nifty source of fibre.<h2>Juicy secret</h2><img alt="fruit-juicer" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/fruit-juicer_GL?scl=1">Product: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george-home-700w-full-fruit-juicer/001585554,default,pd.html?cgid=SDA_AW15&utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">George Home Full Fruit Juicer</a>, £30Good Living&rsquo;s verdict: With juicers, you tend to get what you pay for, so I was dubious about this budget model &ndash; but it was easy to blast my way to five-a-day. The wide chute and powerful motor mean fruit can be juiced whole, saving time on chopping and clearing up. And, you can enjoy your favourite fresh combos, like <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/carrots-root-veg-sprouts/asda-growers-selection-carrots/30240?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgetshttps://groceries.asda.com/product/carrots-root-veg-sprouts/asda-growers-selection-carrots/30240?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">carrot</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/apple?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">apple</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/garlic-chillies-ginger/asda-growers-selection-loose-ginger/41683?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">ginger</a>, for just a smidgen of the price you&rsquo;d pay in a café. Result.STORABILITY ★★★EASY TO CLEAN? ★★★★STYLE ★★★★VALUE ★★★★★Plus point: Named a Which? Magazine Best Buy, so it has to be good.<h2>Lean grilling machine</h2><img alt="george-foreman" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/george-foreman_GL?scl=1">Product: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/George-Foreman-18870-Family-5-Portion-Gfx80-Black-Grill/001572303,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M10G10C03&utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">George Foreman Family Grill</a>, £25Good Living&rsquo;s verdict: You can cook meat, fish and even fried eggs on this and it&rsquo;s quicker than using your cooker &ndash; grill a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chicken-breasts/asda-butchers-selection-chicken-breast-fillets/910001450076?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">chicken breast</a> in under 8 mins and a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/salmon-tuna-trout/asda-fishmongers-selection-3-salmon-fillets/910001469074?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">salmon fillet</a> in 4 mins. You also get the satisfaction of seeing fat drain away down the sloped plates. It&rsquo;s compact &ndash; but so was Mary Poppins&rsquo; handbag. This grill fits enough meat portions to feed a family of five. Do wipe it clean after using, though &ndash; burnt-on food can be hard to remove.STORABILITY ★★★★★EASY TO CLEAN? ★★★STYLE ★★★★VALUE ★★★★★Plus point: Ideal for small kitchens &ndash; and students, of course.<h2>Cool as a cucumber</h2><img alt="spiralizer" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/spiralizer_GL?scl=1">Product: <a href="http://direct.asda.com/KitchenComplete-Vegetable-Spiralizer/001491246,default,pd.html?cgid=D7M1G1C14&utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">Kitchen Craft Spiralizer</a>, £15Good Living&rsquo;s verdict: If you&rsquo;re creative, you&rsquo;ll love this. It makes all your foodie fantasies come true. <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sweet-potatoes/asda-growers-selection-sweet-potatoes/34872944?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">Sweet potato</a> rice? Sure. <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/apples-pears-rhubarb/asda-growers-selection-conference-pears/910000910785?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">Pear</a> ribbons? Why not. I thought the spiralizer might be a faddy gimmick, but it&rsquo;s the fastest, least fiddly way to slice and shred veg. With just the turn of a handle, you can make courgetti (<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/courgettes-squash/asda-growers-selection-courgettes/9237520?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">courgette</a> spaghetti), or canoodles (<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/lettuce-cucumber/asda-growers-selection-cucumber/43966703?utm_source=asdagoodliving&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=food-features-kitchengadgets" target="_blank">cucumber</a> noodles). Fun. And great if you&rsquo;re cutting down on carbs, too.STORABILITY ★★★EASY TO CLEAN? ★★STYLE ★★★★VALUE ★★★★Plus point: This is a brilliant way to sneak veg into kids' meals.Do you have one of these products at home? Let us know what kitchen gadget you can't live without by using #goodliving

The iconic kitchen gadgets that are totally worth the money

By Asda Good Living,30th June 2016

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