I'm a sophomore in college and I am living in an apartment with one other roommate and cooking for myself seems like a monumental struggle. I've never really cooked real meals by myself for myself. As a freshman in college I stayed in the dormitories so food was provided. I really got into weight training and cross training all around and I am worried now that I may not be eating as well as I did my freshman year, I may not make as much progress as last year. Well I was just hoping someone could offer me advice on some simple, yet nutritious meals that are easy to prepare. If someone could just direct me to a few websites that would be great too!
2006-09-23 19:06:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
super healthy is a steamer or easy is a wok you can probably up grade what u had with a little research into healthy dieting.the Medical communities usually tout vegetarian diets as best so do athletes that want to play into their 40's ..... if u buy frozen veggies and stir fry them with chicken soy sauce and hoisin u can't go wrong also try tofu firm pack to replace the meat .....if you invest in a steamer a little rack goes inside your pot u can steam almost anything eliminating oils and live healthful.....check out Food channel network full of recipes from gourmet chefs and some who specialize in healthy eats....good luck !
2006-09-23 19:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from packaged and prepared foods. Get some frozen veggies in the plastic bags (not boxes) so you can pour out just what you need. Boneless, skinless chicken and turkey breast, wild salmon. Buy 100% whole wheat bread and pasta. Follow the directions on the packages. You don't have to get fancy. Let your taste preferences be your guide. Have fun and be creative. You'll do fine. Try prevention.com for more detailed advice.
2006-09-23 19:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sweetie Poo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to meanshealth.com. A magazine subscription either would be a great benefit. Pro atheletes and leading actors are regularly featured and profile their workouts for readers. They give workout, and strength conditioning tips as well as information on recipes for staying fit. What to eat before and after working out.
You can't go wrong with fruits. If you buy canned vegetables make sure the lable says not salt added. Do away with soda, too much sugar. Rice is very easy to prepare and would go good with vegetables and boneless skinless chicken breast. Oatmeal is great for energy in the mornings and it also keeps your cholestoral low. Stay aways from food high in sodium. For example, chinese foods. steamed rice is alot heathier than fried rice. Fried rice is prepared with alot of soy sauce which is high in salt and sodium.
2006-09-23 19:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by styymy_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fruits and veggies are always a good bet, fresh, not canned and raw is better than cooked. Exclude soda, drink water or Gatorade, the more water the better. Count your fat grams, keep it under 20 grams of saturated fat a day. Carbs I think are supposed to be good for weight training, not positive about that one. When you eat a meal, have a meat, vegetable and a potato. Instead of three meals, it helps your metabolism if you eat six small meals a day. Good luck!
2006-09-23 19:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋