COPD affects adults more than it affects younger people. With proper medication, this is a curable condition. However, since people get tired easily and feel weak often, they tend to skip meals as it becomes a great effort to plan, buy, cook every day. Here are some ideas that are quick and easy to make and do not require long hours of prepping. These recipes are healthy and delicious. You can make these simple but sumptuous recipes with the help of your family:
1. Breakfast bagel with eggs
Bring water with 1 teaspoon of vinegar to boil. Crack an egg into the water and poach for about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, slice a bagel into two, toast it, and place 1 slice of tomato, avocado, and cheese each on both bagel slices. Remove the poached egg, place it on top of the bagel, and consume it while it is still hot.
2. Smoothies
Add ¾ cup of low-fat yogurt and 2 teaspoons of protein powder or flaxseed in a blender. Add 1 cup of any fresh or frozen fruit of your choice. Use water if it is too thick or add fruit if it is too thin. You can use whatever you like to make this smoothie to your taste and preference.
3. Oatmeal pancakes
Mix 2 cups of rolled oats and 2 cups low fat buttermilk and place it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, beat 2 eggs, ¼ cup melted butter, and ½ a cup of raisins and mix them well. Add 2 tablespoon sugar, a teaspoon of baking soda, and some cinnamon into the batter. Make pancakes and serve it with the fruit of your choice.
4. Curried chicken salad over mixed greens
In a bowl, mix 2 cups of cooked and cubed chicken breast, ½ cup celery, 1 cup cubed apple, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 cup curry powder, 1 teaspoon curry powder, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and pepper and salt to taste. Toss in a little orange juice. Set it aside for some time and add microgreens. Do not store it for the next meal.
5. Black bean soup
Add 1 finely chopped onion, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, black beans from a 15 oz. can (with low sodium) and tomatoes from a 15 oz. can, and 2 teaspoons red chili powder into a soup pot. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Garnish it with coriander and have it hot.
6. Crispy fish
You can use any fish of your choice like halibut, salmon, cod or tilapia. Prepare two fillets and keep a plate of breadcrumbs and egg beaten with water in two separate plates. Dip a piece of fish in the egg, roll it in breadcrumbs, and shallow fry in a pan in 2 teaspoons of oil. Turn the sides gently till it is nice and crispy. Squeeze some lemon juice and have it while warm. You can even have a salad at the side.
7. Marinated vegetables
Make a marinade of ½ cup water, 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1/3 cup of fresh chopped parsley, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon pepper powder. Chop salad vegetables of your choice to 1-inch cubes. Add the marinade and let it chill in the fridge for about 6-24 hours. You can serve it as a side along with a sandwich or have it as a snack. You can make it in the morning and have it as supper so that you do not have to cook again in the evening.