I totally understand what it is like to not be able to cook as I often have times when I just can't do it either. I'm sorry to hear you can't do it at all, that must really suck. I usually cook big batches when I'm feeling ok then portion them off into the freezer for the days when I'm just not up to it. Lately I'm making wrap sandwiches with loads of fresh veggies, lemon tahinni sauce and quinoa cakes (I tasted a quinoa sweet potato cake at Whole Foods that was to die for but would brake the bank so I invented my own) it's become my main meal lately, simple to put together and full of protein and nutrition. You can just add what ever fresh veggies are on hand roll it up and away you go. I know that's easier said than done for those of you with the RSD in your hands, I hate it when my left hand gets flare up. For me it seems to be about the amount of time I spend on my feet, sometimes I just take all my stuff over to the table and sit down and chop it up in advance so it's all ready to go when I want it. It's also great to have veggies ready to nibble on instead of reaching for a candy bar. A life saver for me is the Lara Bars as they just have dried fruits and nuts no added sugars or preservatives.

In an effort to get away from soda pop I switched over to sparkling mineral after a few years back. If I need something a bit sweeter I just add some cherry juice (non sweetened of course) They only thing you need to watch out for is the salt content, I have such low salt elsewhere in my diet so I haven't found it to be a problem.

For me these changes had to come gradually and I find I still fight the odd urge to go get a burger and fries every now and then but I do mange to resist especially when I think about the effects it will have on me and my pain levels. There was a recent mainstream research report on a study about how inflammatory fatty foods affect those with asthma and it confirmed for me that I'm on the right track.

Perhaps others here have some helpful tips on how to eat healthy nutritious foods without having to cook?

MsL