# Healthy Hot Stone Cookers These SteakStones are Slabs of Stone that Internalize Heat for Cooking By M | Published 2013-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-stone References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/steakstones/) & [steakstones](http://www.steakstones.com/) For those looking for a fresh and healthier way to cook their meals, these SteakStones offer foodies the opportunity to use a hot stone surface as a [grilling alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thaan-grill). A great substitute to an oven, pan, deep-fryer or BBQ, the SteakStones grills internalize heat to cook all sorts of food items. The SteakStones hot stone blocks are from a high-quality lava stone that are able to retain high heat for up to 30 minutes. Available in several detachable designs, this SteakStones set has a thin slab of lava stone that users can remove, place in the oven and warm up. Once it's hot, it can be carefully placed back onto the wood StreakStones structure and used to grill meat, seafood, vegetables and cook steak to perfection. The food cooks in its own natural juices and flavors without the need to add oil or fats. Underneath is a compartment for more food that the heat from the lava stone will also keep warm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Healthy Cooking Alternatives:** The SteakStones offer a unique alternative to traditional cooking methods, providing a trend towards healthier cooking options. - **Sustainability in Cooking:** SteakStones made from a high-quality lava stone provide a sustainable cooking alternative that has the potential to disrupt traditional cooking tools. - **Portable and Convenient Cooking:** The detachable design of the SteakStones set offers a portable solution for cooking, creating a trend towards convenient cooking experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware and Cooking Tools:** The SteakStones provide an opportunity for the kitchenware and cooking tools industry to provide innovative and sustainable cooking solutions to consumers. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The trend towards healthy cooking alternatives with the SteakStones provides opportunities for the health and wellness industry to market products toward consumers focused on healthy lifestyles. - **Hospitality and Tourism Industry:** The portable and convenient design of SteakStones creates an opportunity for the hospitality and tourism industry to offer unique, interactive dining experiences for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indoor High-Heat Steak Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-steakhouse-grill.md) - [Brick-Style Cooking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricknic-cooking-brick.md) - [Versatile Ceramic Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-griddle.md) - [Commercial-Grade Pizza Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-pizza-steel-13.md) - [Wraparound Sand Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergostone.md) - [Wood-Fired Griddle Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recteq-smokestone-600.md) - [Silicone Shell Heating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergostone-pebble.md) - [Metallic Speedy Cooking Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-steelfire-30-griddle.md) - [Stabilized High-Heat Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thaan-grill.md)