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Hi @A MyCOPDTeam Member I also feel tired and short of breath when its time to start dinner. I don't do fast foods because home cooking is so much healthier for us. Once in awhile, I go down to a chinese restaurant that is close to me and order take out unless I'm with family and we eat inside. That is a treat because I love Chinese. I use my inhaler to help with the sob before prep and just push myself when needed. Most of the time I cook for more than one meal so that I can make freezer meals for those days when I just don't have the energy. I can 'shop' in my freezer and add a salad or vegetable and I'm good to go. It has been so very hot these last few days, that I've used freezer meals a lot. Another thing I do sometimes is cook early in the day or even in the morning if I have the chicken or fish thawed. That is nice so that I don't have to worry with the cooking and dreaded dishes when I'm worn out. Good luck in figuring out what is best for you. I like to make soups that are really good to have on hand for lunch or dinner. Another thing that I like to make is an egg scramble. I always put lots of vegs including fresh spinach and often times cheese, add a piece of toast and your good to go....a one pot meal. Good nutrition is so important for us, so don't give up having a good meal available. hugs.....
I don't know but you all making me hungry.😊
Hello, @A MyCOPDTeam Member, I'm lucky in that I love soups and salads. Pasta salads are full of energy and I can add a touch of zing in the dressing to keep it cold and fresh tasting. Usually I start with something like thin spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, squash, carrots, something pickled like asparagus or artichoke hearts. Just anything I can find in the fridge.
For soups, well you name it, and I'll throw it into my chicken soup with rice.
These foods will last for several days, and you can always freeze the soups.
Have a great day.
What are some helpful meal prep ideas for someone with COPD who finds cooking from scratch exhausting?
First off, it's great that cooking brings joy — that's worth holding onto! The key is finding ways to protect your energy while still enjoying the process.
Here are some practical tips that may help:
- Cook low-effort Show Full Answer
I'm always hungry, @A MyCOPDTeam Member, whether we talk about it or not.
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