cooking for one

ConquistadorofLife

Hey guys, i recently moved out of home, again, last time i move out of home i just ate pies, junk food, chicken nuggets and what ever else was laying around or was easy to prepare.

I was wondering if anyone had any tips and ideas for better nutrition for those that are single living,

thanks, sorry if this topic has already been started, x

mrau719

Really anything that you'd make if you weren't living alone. I found cooking ahead and freezing is nice b/c then I have convenience when I'm feeling lazy. Grilled chicken, brown rice, fresh fruits and veggies, oatmeal, eggs and egg whites

sandybeach11

Cook anything that you feel like making! But you will need to get a set of plastic freezer containers in order to freeze individual size servings. Very helpful to bring to work or a lazy day.

dls06

When you shop buy as close to whole as you can. No processed. Freeze meat in single servings. Eggs and Egg Whites. Get Fresh and Frozen Veggies. 1 piece of fruit a day. Freeze your low carb low cal breads and pita's. Don't buy junk food that will tempt you. For snacks, low fat popcorn, low cal fudge pops, yogurt, Nuts, Dried fruit, low fat wheat thin crackers and laughing cow cheese, spicy hummus and salsa are some things I keep around.

suemar74

During the week, I only cook for myself. I will buy chicken and fish that is either already individually wrapped, or I will divide it up when I get home from the store and freeze it. I buy fresh vegetables, and cook what I need as I need it, and if there is a starch, I will measure out one serving prior to cooking it, unless I am cooking enough for lunch the next day. If that's the case, I will put it all away before I begin to eat so I'm not tempted to eat it for seconds.

It's actually easier for me to stay on track this way than it is on the weekends when I cook enough for the whole family and have access to multiple servings.

jgic2009

I never cook for one as it seems a waste of effort most of the time--I try to always make enough to have one or two portions left over.

obaker

I'm living in a share house at the moment, with very little space in the fridge, only cooking for myself. I find that I can use this as motivation to do exercise.
I go grocery shopping almost every day, buying just enough for the next days worth of meals.
I keep heaps of frozen veges in the house, but then I'll go out and get a chicken breast or a steak and yogurt for the next morning's breakfast.

But if you don't have the option of doing this sort of thing then I agree with the last post - definitely try to cook things that can be frozen for later. Mince dishes will probably reheat really nicely and you can always find very lean mince in the shops these days.

nettleboo

hello frozen food is the way ahead cook what ever meals you want and freeze the rest for easy meals. keep fresh fruit in but only buy enough for a few days at a time. try to avoid processed foods that are easy maybe have them once or twice a week. i eat alot of legumes they are low in fat and full of protein, ive made a bean chilli for tea today ive made enough for four servings one for me and my partner tonight the rest my partner takes for his lunches. freeze your bread and defrost only enough for sandwiches etc. once you getting into cooking youll love it. best of luck