College life, limited food part 2
RaijinPapi
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i am good for breakfast. I have cereal, egg, and oats. But I do not know what to do for dinner or lunch, what do I buy that's healthy? My mom made complicated foods which need too many ingredients I don't have money or skill for. What are some quick foods I can buy for lunch and dinner?
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Buy foods in bulk if possible.
Protein;- Chicken breasts
- Fish (tuna is pretty cheap)
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whey protein
Carbohydrates;- Rice
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruit
- Oats
Fats- Vegetable oils
- Salmon (if you can get it for a cheap price)
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IsaackGMOON wrote: »Buy foods in bulk if possible.
Protein;- Chicken breasts
- Fish (tuna is pretty cheap)
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whey protein
Carbohydrates;- Rice
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruit
- Oats
Fats- Vegetable oils
- Salmon (if you can get it for a cheap price)
What is the "lentils"?0 -
RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »Buy foods in bulk if possible.
Protein;- Chicken breasts
- Fish (tuna is pretty cheap)
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whey protein
Carbohydrates;- Rice
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruit
- Oats
Fats- Vegetable oils
- Salmon (if you can get it for a cheap price)
What is the "lentils"?
They are a pulse, part of the legume family. They are predominantly carbohydrates, but there is some protein in them too.0 -
IsaackGMOON wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »Buy foods in bulk if possible.
Protein;- Chicken breasts
- Fish (tuna is pretty cheap)
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whey protein
Carbohydrates;- Rice
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruit
- Oats
Fats- Vegetable oils
- Salmon (if you can get it for a cheap price)
What is the "lentils"?
They are a pulse, part of the legume family. They are predominantly carbohydrates, but there is some protein in them too.
English please. Pulse is like what you have on your arm right? Is it like a meat vegetable fruit ?0 -
RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »Buy foods in bulk if possible.
Protein;- Chicken breasts
- Fish (tuna is pretty cheap)
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whey protein
Carbohydrates;- Rice
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruit
- Oats
Fats- Vegetable oils
- Salmon (if you can get it for a cheap price)
What is the "lentils"?
They are a pulse, part of the legume family. They are predominantly carbohydrates, but there is some protein in them too.
English please. Pulse is like what you have on your arm right? Is it like a meat vegetable fruit ?
This is English... there is a pulse in your arm, which is blood flowing from your heart, and there is also the pulse which is part of the legume family...
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IsaackGMOON wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »Buy foods in bulk if possible.
Protein;- Chicken breasts
- Fish (tuna is pretty cheap)
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whey protein
Carbohydrates;- Rice
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruit
- Oats
Fats- Vegetable oils
- Salmon (if you can get it for a cheap price)
What is the "lentils"?
They are a pulse, part of the legume family. They are predominantly carbohydrates, but there is some protein in them too.
English please. Pulse is like what you have on your arm right? Is it like a meat vegetable fruit ?
This is English... there is a pulse in your arm, which is blood flowing from your heart, and there is also the pulse which is part of the legume family...
Well I don't want to meet he legume family I never met them before I am asking what is this pulse thing. Is it chewy sticky crunchy0 -
RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »Buy foods in bulk if possible.
Protein;- Chicken breasts
- Fish (tuna is pretty cheap)
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whey protein
Carbohydrates;- Rice
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruit
- Oats
Fats- Vegetable oils
- Salmon (if you can get it for a cheap price)
What is the "lentils"?
They are a pulse, part of the legume family. They are predominantly carbohydrates, but there is some protein in them too.
English please. Pulse is like what you have on your arm right? Is it like a meat vegetable fruit ?
This is English... there is a pulse in your arm, which is blood flowing from your heart, and there is also the pulse which is part of the legume family...
Well I don't want to meet he legume family I never met them before I am asking what is this pulse thing. Is it chewy sticky crunchy
Cool if you don't want to meet them then don't bother asking for food recommendations... lol counter-intuitive? No?0 -
These are lentils. They are VERY cheap and a good source of protein. I eat lentils often.
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Eat breakfast food during lunch and dinner because you already know how to cook them and they are usually cheap.RaijinPapi wrote: »i am good for breakfast. I have cereal, egg, and oats. But I do not know what to do for dinner or lunch, what do I buy that's healthy? My mom made complicated foods which need too many ingredients I don't have money or skill for. What are some quick foods I can buy for lunch and dinner?
As far as figuring out "meals." Think about food items instead of society's notions of what counts as a meal.
Also, forget about what counts as healthy and instead think about what works for you in terms of money, time, calories, protein.
What foods do you like to like to cook? Build from that.
Maybe make tacos or burritos for a meal: tortillas, meat, pinto beans, spices.0 -
A life without lentils (legumes in general) is a life wasted. Get on the wagon, there's a bit of room left for you.0
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A store roasted chicken and a couple of bags of frozen vegetables can probably get you through a couple of dinners for around $10.0
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They are a great addition to chilli !!
If you go to the grocery isle where the kidney beans and chick peas are -- you will find them. Also available dry ( so you soak etc). But I think you should start with the canned kind !! Good luck
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Chickpeas also know as garbanzo beans is what hummus is made from.0
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RaijinPapi wrote: »i am good for breakfast. I have cereal, egg, and oats. But I do not know what to do for dinner or lunch, what do I buy that's healthy? My mom made complicated foods which need too many ingredients I don't have money or skill for. What are some quick foods I can buy for lunch and dinner?
Sandwiches!
Re the complicated foods your mom made - what's your ethnic background? Off hand, I know I can simplify some Thai and Indian recipes.
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RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »Buy foods in bulk if possible.
Protein;- Chicken breasts
- Fish (tuna is pretty cheap)
- Lentils
- Beans
- Whey protein
Carbohydrates;- Rice
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruit
- Oats
Fats- Vegetable oils
- Salmon (if you can get it for a cheap price)
What is the "lentils"?
They are a pulse, part of the legume family. They are predominantly carbohydrates, but there is some protein in them too.
English please. Pulse is like what you have on your arm right? Is it like a meat vegetable fruit ?
This is English... there is a pulse in your arm, which is blood flowing from your heart, and there is also the pulse which is part of the legume family...
Well I don't want to meet he legume family I never met them before I am asking what is this pulse thing. Is it chewy sticky crunchy
Also known as dal.
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are u in dorms or ur own place? this will limit ur fridge freezer space
id go with fruits that can sit out apples,oranges, bananas
baby carrots, tomatoes
canned chili beans have sauce already u can add a can of kidney beans & get 2meals canned or pouched tuna you can buy those rice pouches that are flavored & add a veg & meat to them for a meal. if ur at ur own place buy a bag of chicken breasts season 2 different ways(italian,cajun) cook for 1hr on 425 cool then put each flavor in ziplock bag flat & refreeze. take out as needed microwave for 1min or put in lunchbox & thawed by lunch, dinner.u can also make ham egg cheese english muffins & wrap in plastic wrap & freeze 1min in microwave eat for lunch or dinner.0 -
are u in dorms or ur own place? this will limit ur fridge freezer space
id go with fruits that can sit out apples,oranges, bananas
baby carrots, tomatoes
canned chili beans have sauce already u can add a can of kidney beans & get 2meals canned or pouched tuna you can buy those rice pouches that are flavored & add a veg & meat to them for a meal. if ur at ur own place buy a bag of chicken breasts season 2 different ways(italian,cajun) cook for 1hr on 425 cool then put each flavor in ziplock bag flat & refreeze. take out as needed microwave for 1min or put in lunchbox & thawed by lunch, dinner.u can also make ham egg cheese english muffins & wrap in plastic wrap & freeze 1min in microwave eat for lunch or dinner.
We don't have a microwave0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »RaijinPapi wrote: »i am good for breakfast. I have cereal, egg, and oats. But I do not know what to do for dinner or lunch, what do I buy that's healthy? My mom made complicated foods which need too many ingredients I don't have money or skill for. What are some quick foods I can buy for lunch and dinner?
Sandwiches!
Re the complicated foods your mom made - what's your ethnic background? Off hand, I know I can simplify some Thai and Indian recipes.
Mexican. I have sandwiches but that's inhumane to eat a sandwich for lunch0 -
Also a student here.
I like to use "Mother, colour, other" principle.
At the grocery, get something that had a mother (meat, poultry, fish). Find what is on special that week and buy that. Quality sausage, blood pudding, liver are also excellent choices if you like them (if you don't know, find an opportunity to try them!)
Then grab some colour --> Vegetables of all sorts. Brocolli, zuchini, peppers, green beans... again, find whatever is on special. I like to sautee or roast most of my veggies.
Other --> Rice, legumes, potatoes, bread, whatever you want as a carb source.
Then play mix and match. One portion* of each cooked and in your plate. Soon enough you'll find favorites
For recipes, just google "cook item x" and you'll have basic recipes to start from. As you gain confidence, don't be afraid to experiment. Just a few basic spices can go a long way!
*I use portion here as a very general term, not as an official measurement.0
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