Tools to make cooking easier with disabilities
Cooking should be a joyful and accessible experience for everyone, regardless of physical ability. Adaptive kitchen tools are designed to make meal prep easier, safer, and more enjoyable for people with disabilities, chronic pain, or limited mobility. In this post, we’ll explore a range of innovative tools that can transform your kitchen experience, empowering you to cook with confidence and ease. Below, you’ll find a list of must-have adaptive kitchen tools, each with a detailed description and a link to where you can learn more or make a purchase. Let’s dive in and discover how these tools can bring greater independence and joy to your culinary adventures!
Week 1:
OXO Vegetable Chopper with Easy-Pour Opening
This tool lets you effortlessly and safely chops fruits, vegetables, and more in a single motion.
Buy it here
See our Reel on this tool on Instagram
Week 2:
Garlic Press with Silicone Peeler
Garlic Press with Silicone Peeler & Brush
This tool is easy to use because it combines two tasks—peeling and mincing garlic—into one simple, efficient tool, reducing hand strain and minimizing the mess.
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Week 3:
Counter Grippy/Sticky Pad
Non-Slip Grip Sticky Pad
This one-handed jar and can opener securely holds jars, cans, and bottles on any surface to allow opening with one hand.
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Week 4:
Jar Opener
5 in 1 Jar Opener
This jar opener allows for a firm grip on lids without needing to have the grip strength or ability to twist your wrist above a jar. It also features 4 different lid sizes, so it fits most items.
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Week 5:
Apple Slicer
OXO Apple Slicer
This tool reduces strain and keeps your fingers out of the way of sharp knives!
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Week 6:
Mezzaluna
Checkered Chef Mezzaluna Knife
The mezzaluna is an easier, safer and less painful tool to chop with in the kitchen. It’s the ideal tool for a person who has lost grip strength in their hands, or has pain, weakness, or lack of grip due to a disability.
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Week 7:
Herb Scissors
X-Chef Herb Scissors
Herb scissors are an easier, safer, and more efficient tool for cutting herbs in the kitchen. They’re perfect for anyone with limited hand strength or dexterity, making herb preparation simple and pain-free.
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Week 8:
Herb Stripper
Herb Stripper
An herb stripper is a more effective tool for removing leaves from stems in the kitchen. It’s ideal for anyone with limited grip strength or dexterity, allowing for quick and pain-free herb preparation.
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Week 9:
Slap Chop/OXO Chopper
OXO Good Grips Vegetable Chopper
A slap chop or vegetable chopper simplifies the task of chopping vegetables, making it an ideal choice for those who struggle with traditional knives. Its user-friendly design allows for quick, efficient cutting with minimal effort.
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Week 10:
Grabber
Dycica Grabber
A grabber tool for fruits and vegetables enhances safety and convenience in the kitchen by allowing users to hold and stabilize produce while cutting. This handy device is perfect for anyone with limited hand strength or dexterity.
See our Reel on this tool on our Instagram
Ready to get started? We have eating disorder registered dietitian nutritionists who provide eating disorder treatment in Huntsville, as well as virtual health sessions throughout Alabama and many other states.
States where our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists we can see clients:
Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, California, Florida, Utah, Missouri, Kentucky, Texas, Michigan, Virginia, New York.
Looking for more support?
Fill out our contact form to request an appointment with one of our providers, and we’ll get back to you ASAP!