Many people are limited to using only one hand for many daily activities whether it be because of arthritis, disability, stroke, or some other impairment. We're all about finding practical ways of adapting to these types of challenges to make life a little easier.

With that said, October is National Apple Month. Apples not only taste great, but they represent good health and learning. Indeed, apples are good for your body and mind. That said, they bring with them their own challenge for people who don't have full use of both hands. In this article, we're going to look at how you can peel an apple (and other fruits and veggies) with one hand.

Ways to secure fruits and vegetables for one-handed peeling

Adaptive Cutting Boards

Adaptive Cutting Boards

Adaptive Cutting Board. This is the most versatile way to hold fruits and vegetables in place. The Adaptive Cutting Board attaches to any smooth surface with the suction base. Atop the base are sharp aluminum food spikes that hold the apple or other food item in place. Two raised edge guards prevent food from sliding off the board.

Food Preparation Board

Food Preparation Board

Food Preparation Board. A complete solution for cutting and peeling with one hand, the Food Preparation Board has stainless steel spikes that can hold an apple in much the same way as the products discussed above. The Food Preparation Board three stainless steel bowls: one with a fine grater and slicer, another with a coarse grater, and a collecting bowl. This adapted cutting board is ideal for people with weak grip, poor hand control, tremors, or the use of one hand for slicing cheese, keeping fruits and vegetables in place for peeling and cutting, and preparing food independently.

Ergonomic peeling with a flexible tool

Good Grips Swivel Peeler

Good Grips Swivel Peeler

The Good Grips Swivel Peeler provides comfortable and safe peeling by providing a cushioned, built up handle and a stainless steel swiveling blade. The handle is built up and cushioned to ease tension in the hand and provides an excellent non-slip grip, even when wet. The swiveling blade allows for easy peeling with less wrist movement. The Good Grips Swivel Peeler is dishwasher safe.

An apple a day

Limited to one hand because of arthritis, disability, stroke, or other impairment? It doesn't have to stop you from living life the way you want. Stay healthy and active this October and have an apple with us!