£249.99

Slicing through meat and veg with ease is satisfying and, according to a Japanese study, good for your gut. Research subjects apparently perceived sliced vegetables as 27 per cent larger, meaning they felt more satisfied with fewer calories. Chopping food up also means you slow down at meal times, making it easier to chew, which, according to research from the University of Rhode Island, can result in eating 70 fewer calories each meal.

pots-and-pans.co.uk

£25

According to a study published in the Journal Of The American College Of Nutrition, eggs are extremely satiating. Researchers found that people who ate two eggs for breakfast consumed 400 fewer calories over a 24-hour period than those who ate bagels first thing. To cook your egg to perfection, without having to be near a stove, plug this cooker in then simply turn the cap to dial up how hard you want your egg.  

eggxactly.com

£34.99

This clever gadget takes the hassle out of grinding spices - which could help you cut down on calories. Research in the US has found that adding flavourings to food can help you lose weight, possibly because they can make what people perceive as bland healthy food more palatable. Some flavourings, such as chilli, turmeric and garlic, can rev your body's metabolism and help you burn fat. So get grinding.

lakeland.co.uk

£97.93

Studies show that steaming is one of the healthiest ways to cook, because you don't need oils and, unlike frying, it won't rob your food of its natural antioxidants and vitamins. Preparation is also the key to losing weight and not only does this steamer have four compartments for cooking separate foods, it also has a timer, so when you get back from work you have a healthy dinner waiting for you.

morphyrichards.co.uk