Although initially great for keeping money in your pocket, sometimes cheap cooking equipment can cost you more in the long run. You either have to replace it frequently, or you are frustrated with uneven cooking results — which might deter you from cooking healthy meals at home.

Today, think about whether you cook less frequently because your equipment is less than ideal. Identify one piece that you use regularly that you’d like to replace. Plan on investing in it in the near future. If you treat yourself to something of higher quality, you may be motivated to cook healthier meals more often.