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?

competitive sports - you want protein that builds muscles; you want good
fats not the bad ones, and avoid white sugar, white rice, and white
flour, go for the whole grains, yogurt, good lean meats and vegetable
proteins like in beans. Then supplement with high anti-oxidants like
blueberries and tomatoes. Broccoli is your very best friend! Switch
your cooking oil to olive oil. Avoid anything that's highly processed.
Oatmeal is very good for you as are most fruits and veggies. Reduce
your red meat consumption and substitute fruits and veggies. Don't
forget you also need calcium and zinc so a good multi vitamin may be in
order. The number one critical thing though is proper hydration. Make
sure you are drinking enough water. I never drink pop and don't go for
those sports drinks so water is critical. Consider too that alcohol,
coffee, and tea dehydrate your body as does smoking.

> #2
> How do I cook that?

I'd recommend salmon. It is very easy to cook or you can buy it from
the can. It is high in Omega-3 and very good for you. I cook salmon
either on the bbq or pan fried in olive oil. A little fresh rosemary
and lemon juice is really nice with salmon. Sorry, I don't have an
actual recipe.
>
> Submit whatever you like. 1 meal, a weeklong menu/meal plan, 1 recipe,
> whatever you please.

Sorry, I don't really have recipes. I just cook this way all the time
and go from my gut feeling.
>
> Thanks!!!
>