Communication increases disability inclusion. Hi I'm Sue Schaffer and this is part of - Infobilitysue.wordpress.com. The site provides projects and presentations to promote disability inclusion. I welcome your stories, ideas, feedback and help to generate interest in the awareness process. "When we work together we can do so much." (Helen Keller)
Friday, November 21, 2014
Workout and weight loss on wheels- adapted cooking tips
Primary to losing weight is cooking healthy food. Let's take a step back and discuss cooking by people who have limited movement. Here are some tips when cooking on a stove top while sitting in a wheelchair. Since everyone is different this way may not work for you. Place the bowl with the food on your lap or swing your chair sideways to reach the counter top; the bowl may have an extra large spout or a rubber bottom so it won't fall off the counter; cover your legs in case you spill something and so oil won't splatter; use a fork to place each piece of food in the pan use a grip to open the spice bottle; after taking the food out of the pan put it on a cutting board that is on the kitchen table in order to cut small pieces. You can do all of this food prep, as well as cooking, on a table rather than a counter if you use a skillet. There are many adaptive devices to help with cooking but there are also ways to use what you already have. For example instead of buying a cutting board with edges so the food doesn't slide, you can secure a ruler on the edges. How do you manage in the kitchen?
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