10 Cooking Tips for People With Arthritis

Tip 1 of 10 - Use Ergonomic Cooking Tools

• Hands
• Fingers
• Wrists
• Elbows
• Shoulders

Ergonomic, lightweight cooking tools which have easy grips and non-slip handles are very helpful to people who have arthritis. There are many choices and designs for cooking tools and kitchen aids. Spatulas, spoons, ladles, whisks and other cooking tools which feel comfortable in your hand can greatly improve manual dexterity, reduce pain, and compensate for swollen and deformed joints.

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Index: 10 Cooking Tips for People With Arthritis

1. Tip 1 of 10 - Use Ergonomic Cooking Tools
2. Tip 2 of 10 - Use Pots and Pans with Two Handles
3. Tip 3 of 10 - Food Processors Are a Necessity
4. Tip 4 of 10 - Rocker Knife or Specialty Knives Simplify Cutting
5. Tip 5 of 10 - Pull Up a Stool
6. Tip 6 of 10 - Crockpots Offer Convenience
7. Tip 7 of 10 - Soup is Simple and Soothing
8. Tip 8 of 10 - Planned Leftovers
9. Tip 9 of 10 - Store Foods Conveniently
10. Tip 10 of 10 - Make Kitchen Shelves Accessible