What are the best healthy cooking tools to buy first?

Start with a few tools that make healthy meals easier, not a drawer full of gadgets. Best first buys: a good chef’s knife, a sturdy cutting board, a large nonstick or stainless skillet, a sheet pan, a steamer basket, a blender, and reliable food-storage containers. Together, they cover chopping vegetables, cooking lean proteins, roasting, steaming, blending sauces/smoothies, and prepping meals ahead.