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Best Adapted Kitchen Tools (for disabled or elderly)

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This list contains kitchen tools or gadgets that make life easier when you're not feeling well, pressed for time or don't like to cook. These are some of what I use to help me cook meals for myself and my family while dealing with multiple chronic i...
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Appliances that make my life easier

I can't always cook like I want to so I let my appliances do most of the work. I can still make some amazing meals just like before I was sick.

 
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Let the appliance cook for you.  It really does a lot of the “hard” work.
Gourmia 14qt All-in-One Digital Air Fryer, Oven, Rotisserie & Dehydrator
 
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These are great for rice or even cooking a dish in justone pot.  No standing over the stove!
Rice Cookers - Walmart.com
 
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If you like you're crock pot, you'll love this appliance.  Make beans, roasts, soups…all kinds of things.
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker 6Qt
 
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Crock pots are great for meals that you want to cook all day.  Perfect for when you find a cheap protein on sale and you can add spices and let it cook all day.
Crock-Pot 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
 
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Make smoothies, ice cream, soups, sauces and all sorts of things with this high quality blender.
Ninja Mega Kitchen System 1500W Blender & Food Processor BL770
 
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At one time, I did all my chopping but now it's a little harder since my body "flares
more than not.  This has been a helpful appliance in our home.  Even the hubs enjoys it!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Food Processors
 
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If you like to bake but can't always work the dough for example, this stand mixer can do the job for you.
Stand Mixers - Walmart.com
 
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We love having a fresh loaf of bread in the house but making it doesn't always work due to my arthritis.  So, having a bread maker on hand works well for those times.
I've tested over half a dozen bread machines. This is my favorite.

Kitchen Tools & Other Things To Make Life Easier

Items that you can use in the kitchen that can help anyone

 
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Everyone needs one of these to chop their meat
Meat Chopper Hamburger Grinder Heat Resistant
 
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Get more done in less time with this veggie chopper.
Food Choppers in Kitchen Tools & Gadgets(1000+)
 
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This jar opener makes it easier on your hands.
Jar Openers Arthritic Hands
 
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Lightweight, easy to use…perfect for shredding your meat or veg.
Chicken Shredder Tool Twist - Manual Grinder
 
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Stop buying “spray” oils and make your own with the good stuff.  You'll save money too becausee you're not buying multiple products and not using the products that are potentially making you sick.
TrendPlain 16oz Glass Olive Oil Sprayer - Black
 
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Toss out your manual can opener and give this a try!
Kitchen Mama Mini Electric Can Opener - Blue
 
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A great little gadget that helps with knobs.  Check it out.
Homecraft Contour Turner For Knob or Tap
 
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Another tool that helps when you need some assistance eating.
Goodie Strap
 
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A useful tool for cutting.  Check it out.
Sammons Preston Rocker Knife
 
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When standing isn't an option, this stool with wheels can be very helpful with mobility around the kitchen.  When I cook my meals that take a little longer at the stove, sitting there helps ease some of the pain I would have if I had to stand.
Kitchen Stool With Wheels
 
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These liners are great for helping aid you in your cooking and cleaning.  They keep the food in the bag to minimize the cleaning after cooking.
Slow Cooker Liner
 
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I love that these scissors can take the place of a knife sometimes.  They wash up really well too after use.
Best Kitchen Shears
 
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Another great product to help reduce the amount of clean up after cooking.  These work great for times when you need them.
Parchment Paper
 
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Some days you just aren't up to doing all the clean up so these are nice to have on hand for those times.
Disposable Plates in Disposable Tableware(390)
 
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Another great item to keep on hand for those times you just aren't up to cleaning.  These come in handy!
Plastic Spoons And Forks