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easy meals and snacks to keep me fed on low-spoon days

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adulting is hard and busy! if you live with chronic illness, have a busy work schedule, have family or care responsibilities, or just find cooking hard and time consuming, these supports are for you!! when I'm having a flare, cooking and eating are t...
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helpful tools

kitchen tools for batch cooking and meal prep (when possible/ spoons allow) to make your life easier.

 
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theyre not kidding around when they say this replaces 14 kitchen utensils! saves us so much time and counter space versus having to have a gadget for each use, half of which we end up storing and only using once a year anyway. very easy to use and cl...
Ninja Foodi 8.5-qt. PossibleCooker PRO Multi-Cooker
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these are where our lunches go! Clear containers means we’ll actually remember to eat it. Fits nicely in a lunch box with a snack and a drink / protein bar / fork.
Pyrex Simply Store 10-Piece Meal Prep Rectangular Glass Storage Set
 
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These are super helpful tupperware for food storage in the fridge. Great for rice, soups, stews, protein, veggies, fruit, or pretty much anything you can think of. Also helpful when meal prepping a big batch of food for the week before you section it...
Snapware 8 Cup Clear Food Storage Container, Tupperware (2 pack)

snacks

I get a lot of sensory comfort from a crunchy, cold, sweet, or salty snack. I like these gluten free options for a snack, dessert, or on the go.

 
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Love love LOVE these for a sweet and crunchy craving! My favorite are the French toast and smores flavors. This variety pack is great so you get a little bit of everything. PRO TIP put in a ziploc bag with the plantain chips for a sweet and salty sna...
Drizzilicious Mini Rice Cakes Variety Pack, 32 Count, Assorted Flavors
 
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delicious crunchy salty snack that help me regulate through eating a fun food with a predictable flavor. PRO TIP make a ziploc bag to eat in the car on the way to the airport or at the gate. You can make a sweet and salty mix with the harvest snaps &...
Plantain Chips, Sea Salt
 
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these high protein yummy macro bars keep me fed on the go! as someone who can struggle with foods with too many textures, I appreciate that these are smooth. the variety pack gives you lots of good flavor options. My go tos are the chocolate chip and...
MacroBar, Protein Bar Variety Pack
 
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salty crunchy protein deliciousness! great spoon saver when on the go (ie roadtrip or airport travel). I like to keep a bag in my desk at work too to avoid getting hangry
(3 pack) Harvest Snaps Snack Crisps Lightly Salted 8.5 Oz Bag
 
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super easy option for salty snack lovers! the crunch on these is nice. I've tried a bunch of kettle chip brands, and these are some of the best. These chips are great to pack as a side with lunches or good for a movie night or chill day at home.
Boulder Canyon Kettle Style Variety Pack Potato Chips, 1 oz., 36 pk.
 
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these chocolate glazed donut hole bites are one of my favorite gluten free desserts to keep in the freezer! if you crave a sweet treat at the end of the day like I do, these hit the spot. Would also be a great GF option for a picnic or birthday party...
Katz Gluten Free Donuts/Donut Holes - 3 | Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Kosher| 3 Pack
 
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these are a great sweet snack for lunch or dessert. love that they're made with real fruit and yogurt. they have different flavors, but these are my favorite. PRO TIP- combine in a little baggie with plaintain chips, kettle chips, and/or some nuts or...
Nature's Garden Probiotic Mixed Berry Yoggies, - Yogurt Covered Fruit Snack, High Fiber, Real Fruit Pieces, Fruit Snack Packs for Adults & Kids

meal elements

having a few go-to staples (especially high protein options) helps me reduce overwhelm and create safe meals I can repeat.

 
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Great gluten free protein find! I like to make breakfast wraps with these, eggs, and sometimes sweet potato or black beans in a GF tortilla. You can even freeze them for meal prep and then heat up in the microwave before work in the morning.
Applegate Natural Chicken & Maple Breakfast Sausage Links, 20oz (Frozen)
 
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These tortillas are a weekly gluten free staple in our pantry that I probably eat almost every day. Great for breakfast wraps, quesadillas, and “pizzas.” I like the taste, texture, and that they have fiber and a decent amount of calories to help fill...
Mission Gluten Free Original Flour Tortillas, Soft Taco Size, 6 Count
 
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frozen fruit is a great sensory regulation snack for me (cold and crunchy). blueberries are one of my favorite sweet treats to add to smoothies, oatmeal, dairy free yogurt, or to eat plain with a spoon. PRO TIP buy the biggest size bag and put it in ...
Great Value Wild Blueberries, 40 oz (Frozen)
 
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this yogurt is a tasty gluten free and dairy free option. tastes great in smoothies, blended into sweet dishes, or in a bowl with blueberries, bananas, omega 3 mix, or the toppings of your choice.
So Delicious Vegan, Dairy Free Vanilla Coconut Yogurt Alternative, 24 oz Container
 
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these egg bites make breakfast much easier for me! you can heat them up easily in the microwave. they're pretty low calorie so make sure you eat enough to keep you full or pair with a side like a sweet potato, hash browns, yogurt, etc. I like to heat...
Veggies Made Great Spinach Egg White Frittata, 12oz, 6ct Box (Frozen)
 
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Arepas are definitely a go-to comfort food in our house, and harina PAN is the best. Order the 4-pack so you don't have to worry about ordering again when you run out. Or, start out with one bag to try it for the first time. You can fill them with so...
(4 pack) Harina P.A.N. Gluten Free White Corn Meal 5 lb.
 
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Harina PAN is super easy and delicious to make arepas. These take a few more steps than a microwave meal, but if you have a medium amount of energy they are great! Arepas are tasty, simple, and you can make enough to last you a few days. Enjoy the fi...
Harina PAN Gluten Free White Corn Meal 5 lb.
 
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If you're looking for a delicious and relatively affordable frozen salmon option, this is our favorite! With one bag we can meal prep enough to last for around 2-3 days for the two of us. This is great with a mustard, miso, maple, or simple olive oil...
Member's Mark Atlantic Salmon Fillet Portions, Frozen, 2.5 lbs.
 
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these chicken bites are an easy protein option to add to pasta, rice, or eat plain! you just pop them in the air fryer and they're good to go. I like that they're flavorful without being spicy or too flavorful for my sensitive stomach. great for meal...
Member's Mark Grilled Chicken Bites, Frozen, 3 lbs.
 
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another great easy protein option to add to lunches or dinners. you can cook in the air fryer and they turn out great. PRO TIP- you can cut these into smaller pieces and make a little wrap with the GF tortillas and other fillings of your choice (bean...
Member's Mark Mesquite Grilled Chicken Fillets, Frozen, 3 lbs.

hydration

I've always had a hard time drinking as much water as my body needs! These tools make it easier to hydrate when I'm on the go or forget to hit 64oz a day.

 
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Am a loyal Brita user of years. Gives me peace of mind for healthy water that filters unnecessary particles and tastes good. This has been my go to as a highly sensitive person for staying hydrated. Easy to fill up and replace the filter. Plus, the f...
Brita® Small 6-Cup Denali Water Filter Pitcher - Mazarine Blue
 
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Make your life easier and get the replacement filter 3-pack for the brita pitcher when you first order so that it's all set up. Your future self will thank you. That way, you don't have to use the executive functioning to remember to order the refill...
Brita Standard Replacement Filter 3-pk. for Pitchers & Dispensers
 
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perfect for your backpack to fill up at water fountain or with beverage on plane. clicks to lock shot and I love the built in straw feature that makes me actually want to drink water as a chronically dehydrated human!
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 24oz, Green House

supplements that help me

 
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I take one of these daily in the morning per my doctor's suggestion and it helps with my chronic tummy issues/ IBS. I really like the kids version even as an adult because the flavor is pleasant and they are easier in chewable form to take. note: ple...
BioGaia Kids Probiotic Chewables | Allergen, Dairy, Soy & Gluten Free | 30 Day Supply
 
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I’m passing along $10 off your first purchase because I’ve had a great experience with AMMD™ by Amy Myers MD. I'll admit, I'm usually skeptical of supplements, but I love that there's a real woman doctor behind the AMMD brand and I've had noticeable results with her capsules in the past few mon...
Histazyme DAO enzyme pills for histamine intolerance – AMMD

body doubling

if it can feel overwhelming to eat alone for any reason, I recommend body doubling by putting videos by these awesome YouTube creators on in the background. You can also put on a playlist or show of your choice.

 
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Raina is an awesome creator who does competitive food challenges! I really like how her videos feel fun, entertaining, and personal-- she's authentically herself, which is comforting to watch.
Raina Huang
 
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Katina has some truly incredible food challenge content on her page! I appreciate her positive attitude, interesting voice overs, and the fun collaborations she does with her partner Randy.
Katina Eats Kilos
 
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Randy is an icon in the competitive food challenge space. I enjoy his sense of humor. It's been really cool to get a feel for all the different types of challenges he's tried over the years. I recommend also checking out his partner Katina's channel ...
Randy Santel