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"Head Beagle" > wrote:

> Alright, this is sort of cooking, sort of dietary/nutrition, sort of a
> collection of other things, so I am putting it here and a couple other
> places to get a nice, wide ranging response.
>
> Allow me to explain my situation. I am a fifth year senior who is going
> to be living not in a dorm/not on a meal plan for the first time. As it
> turns out, I have no idea how to keep myself properly nourished. I
> REALLY REALLY want to avoid the ramen, pizza, and hot dogs menu route
> of many college students. So, to that end, I am collecting advice from
> cooks and other people who know a lot about food.
>
> Here is a bit about me so you can know what you are working with.
>
> 6 foot 4, 170 lbs.
> I play competitive club ultimate frisbee, so I engage in strenuous
> exercise 10-15 hours a week. I use a ton of energy, so it takes a lot
> of food to keep me going.
>
> 2 questions:
>
> #1
> what does a guy like me eat to keep my energy up and try to establish
> healthy eating habits for life?
> #2
> How do I cook that?
>
> Submit whatever you like. 1 meal, a weeklong menu/meal plan, 1 recipe,
> whatever you please.

Is it safe to assume you're on a modest or low budget? Most college
students living on their own try to economize on their living expenses.
A good economical type of food to eat for someone who burns a lot of
energy is pasta. Rice and beans are good too. All three are cheap and
there are tons of easy ways to cook recipes that include rice, beans, or
pasta. Do a google search for "pasta recipes" and you'll find tons of
stuff.

For protein, chicken thighs and legs are very easy to cook and
inexpensive. You can buy a package of chicken thighs, put them in a big
pan with a bit of olive oil and sear them so the skin gets golden brown,
then toss in a can of diced tomatoes, some dried oregano, salt, and
pepper, and you have something tasty and filling to serve over rice and
pasta.