What follows was from a post by Sarah… of Invigorated
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👨🍳 “Can I still eat healthy if I hate to cook?”
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Preparing a brain-boosting meal takes time and effort.
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Some people enjoy it, others would rather just dial up Chinese take-out.
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Even if you love cooking, stepping into the kitchen with PD can be daunting..
🔪 Chopping can be tough because of hand weakness or tremors.
🥘 Moving things around the kitchen requires mobility in tight spaces that freezing may not allow.
💤 Being on your feet for 30+ minutes takes energy which may be lacking due to fatigue.
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If this is you, know there are ways to adjust.
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Here are some tips to save time and energy:
🔹Use a slow cooker – Throw the ingredients in the pot, set the timer, and you have a full meal at the end of the day.
🔹Cook enough for leftovers – Choose recipes that will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days, or freeze for a quick go-to meal later.
🔹Quick snacks – Commit to having basic healthy snacks (nut-based trail mix, apple and almond butter, peeled boiled eggs, seed-crackers and hummus) on hand that you can grab and go
🔹Invest in tools – Minimize cutting and chopping with tools to conserve energy and improve safety (think: an apple slicer, Ninja blender and chopper, etc.)
🔹Embrace the smoothie – Smoothies are easy to prepare quickly and can be full of nutrients. A basic recipe = Frozen fruits + veggies + non-dairy milk + plant-based protein.
🔹Use frozen veggies – They’re already chopped and easy to throw in a skillet to sauté (Pro tip: Avoid pre-seasoned and season at home).
🔹Phone a friend – Ask a friend if they’d be interested in coming over once a week to cook a meal for you two (with enough for leftovers) and offer to buy the groceries.
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