Cooking Tips

Expert Column

Ernest Rosenbaum, MD

Ernest Rosenbaum, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San...read more

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Plan meal preparation ahead. Write menus for a week's meals at a time. Shop for staples once a week and fresh produce twice weekly.
Assemble all ingredients and utensils before beginning to prepare a dish.
Make larger quantities and freeze portions for later use.
Plan how to use leftovers.
Don't be reluctant to use frozen or convenience foods—you can add your own seasonings.
A crockpot will allow you to cook a one-pot meal with minimum preparation time and effort. Your dinner will cook safely throughout the day, allowing you to rest.
Use small tabletop appliances to eliminate unnecessary standing or bending.
Use lightweight cookware to conserve energy.
Use non-stick cookware for ease in cleaning up.
Use paper plates or plastic cups for snacks or lunches to eliminate dishwashing.


Editor's Note: Adapted from Rehabilitation Exercises for the Cancer Patient, Bull Publishing Company: Palo Alto, CA, 1980. Selection authored by Judy Bray, OTR.