10 Cooking Tips for People With Arthritis

Tip 3 of 10 - Food Processors Are a Necessity

Be sure you choose a food processor which is manageable for you by considering physical limitations you have developed from arthritis. Before you buy it, be sure you are able to change the blades easily and remove the plastic bowl and plastic lid from the food processor. Consider mini food processors for your needs as well.

• Kitchen Aid Black Chef's Chopper Mini Food Processor from Linda Larsen, About Guide to Busy Cooks
• Cuisinart DLC-2A Mini Prep Plus Food Processor from Mariette Mifflin, About Guide to Housewares

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