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.

Stir fries. You don't need a wok for this - a cast iron frying pan
actually works better, in my experience.

Use whatever ingredients you've got on hand.

Heat a little oil in the pan. Cut up your protein - beef, chicken,
fish, or whatever - even hotdogs or (gag) tofu will do in a pinch, and
your vegetables. Carrots, broccoli, onions, peppers, whatever. Throw
the meat in the hot pan and sir it around until nicely browned. Take
the meat out of the pan. Put the veggies in, and again, cook and stir
until tender but still crisp. Add the meat back in, sprinkle on a
little garlic powder, soy sauce, or just salt and pepper. Eat by
itself, or serve over rice or pasta. Or roll it up in a tortilla for a
burrito.

Kathleen