Healthy Cooking Made Easier

As health and wellness continues to be top of mind in the kitchen, eating well doesn’t have to be complicated. Miele cooking appliances make it simple for home cooks to create nutritious and flavoursome meals with minimal effort. Below, our Lead Culinary Manager, Cesar Fernandez shares his expert tips and must-have appliances for preparing balanced meals that retain nutrients and make the most of fresh ingredients.

Use and Properly Store Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients

“Eating well starts with choosing fresh, seasonal produce and planning meals around what’s in season. It’s not just about taste - seasonal ingredients tend to be more nutritious and more vibrant, too. Properly storing these ingredients ensures they stay at their best for longer, making healthy cooking effortless while reducing food waste. Choosing a refrigerator with precise temperature and humidity control, like Miele’s refrigerators with PerfectFresh Pro technology, will hugely help to maintain the freshness of fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy. For enhanced freshness, models with PerfectFresh Active will spray a fine water mist in the drawer every time the door is opened and every 90 minutes. This creates a gentle layer of moisture and keeps the humidity level in the fridge at the optimum level all day long.”

Lock in Nutrients

“Cooking gently is one of the simplest ways to preserve the natural nutrients, colour, and flavour of ingredients. Steam cooking allows vegetables, fish and grains to cook evenly without losing their vitamins or drying out. It’s also a versatile method – it’s possible to cook multiple ingredients at once or combine steaming with roasting to add texture and flavour. Using a Steam Oven makes it easy to achieve perfectly cooked meals that are both delicious and nutrient-rich.”

Cook Guilt-Free Versions of Comfort Foods

“Choosing to eat healthier meals doesn’t mean giving up comfort foods entirely. By choosing cooking methods that use less fat without sacrificing taste, it’s possible to indulge in favourites like crispy fries in a healthier way. Our oven with AirFry function circulates hot air to create golden, crunchy textures with minimal to no added fat, making it perfect for preparing lighter versions of traditional comfort foods. It also eliminates the need for yet another countertop appliance – keeping the worktop free of clutter.”

Embrace Batch Cooking

“Batch cooking is one of the most effective ways to save time, reduce food waste, and make sure there’s always a nutritious meal ready to go. By preparing larger quantities of meals in advance, it becomes much easier to stick to a healthy eating routine, even on the busiest days, as portions can reheated instead of having to start from scratch. My top tip for anyone looking to make the most of batch cooking is to invest in a vacuum drawer. This clever appliance allows ingredients or dishes to be pre-portioned, with all air removed to lock in flavours and nutrients. By keeping food fresh for longer, it not only helps prevent spoilage but also makes meal planning more efficient and enjoyable. Whether it’s soups, stews, marinated proteins, or even fresh vegetables, vacuum sealing ensures that every meal tastes as vibrant and wholesome as the day it was made.”

Use Smart Appliances

“Using appliances with smart features such as a food camera, precise temperature control, guided cooking, and automated programs takes the guesswork out of preparing meals. These innovations ensure every ingredient is cooked perfectly, consistently, and with minimal effort, making home cooking more intuitive and enjoyable. Miele’s ovens featuring an integrated camera brings a new level of control and convenience to healthy baking and roasting. Users can monitor their dishes remotely via the Miele app, ensuring meals are cooked to perfection without needing to open the oven door. Taking smart innovation a step further is Miele’s new KM8000 induction hob and M Sense Cookware, arriving in the UK next spring. This pair of smart appliances will allow recipes to be sent directly from the Miele app to the hob, with the cookware guiding each step and automatically adjusting the temperature for flawless results – with no burning or boiling over.”