CF Cooking Tips and Tricks

One of the most important daily aspects of managing CF is being able to understand how diet plays a role in managing this disease. Developing good nutrition habits early on can make a big difference in your overall health. It can be challenging to balance the dietary needs of a person with CF and those of other family members. The diet for someone who has CF is high in calories, fat and salt - the opposite of what someone without CF would eat.

A few simple tricks can help simplify meal preparation and ensure everyone in your family is eating the correct diet. There are several tips for making meals come together for the whole family, starting with a weekly grocery list.

Choose from the topics below to learn more about cooking and shopping tips for individuals with CF.

The CFChef CF Nutrition Guide was developed with input from Registered Dietitian and CF Nutrition Specialist Suzanne Michel, MPH, RD, LDN, based on information and guidelines from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is not affiliated with, and has not endorsed, the AbbVie CFChef program. The content on is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.