There’s no need for stiff and painful hands to limit your scope in the kitchen
Chop like a pro
The Ninja Professional Stackable Chopper is a handy, portable solution that takes the hard work out of food preparation. Say goodbye to mush and hello to precisely chopped ingredients with this small but mighty chopper.
Available for £29.99 from www.ninjakitchen.co.uk or tel 0800 862 0453.
Look, no hands!
Easy to use and super reliable, an Electric Jar Opener is a must-have for people with stiff and painful hands.
Available for £22.67 from www.fruugo.co.uk.
One-handed safety tray
A one-handed lightweight safety tray allows us to carry dishes and keep a hand free to open doors. Folds flat for storage, plus you can add non-slip mat to help prevent dishes and cutlery sliding. Available for £23.50 from www.independence.ltd.uk or tel 01353 667722.
Top 5 cooking tips
- Reduce the need to bend by storing pots and pans on wall hooks or a pot hanger from the ceiling;
- When filling or emptying large pots of water, transfer the water with a small plastic measuring cup;
- Protect joints and muscles by rolling new bottles of sauce before opening (ie don’t shake them);
- If turning doorknobs is difficult, replace them with handles;
- Freeze fresh herbs and spices in tablespoon, teaspoon and half-teaspoon measurements. Place in marked bags in the freezer for the next time you need to add them to a recipe.
Check out our round-up of useful items to take on holiday if you have arthritis or other forms of joint pain.
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