Best sources of protein you don't have to freeze/refrigerate nutrition

Hello all!

I am in an awkward situation. I live with two room mates. One room mate takes up about 90% of the storage space in the kitchen. Therefore I have extremely little space to store food. Here is what I have access to:

1. Approximately 1/5 of the freezer space, I can fit in small boxes
2. One half of one shelf in the refrigerator (but the 90% room mate will also use my shelf for storage, and this further limits how much food I can store)
3. A 1x3 foot table where I keep my dry food

There is no where else to store food, I have tried to find places. I just want to move on and adapt my diet.

Unfortunately I have a pretty rampant ED, and in the process of recovery I am realizing that I am trying to rely too much on access to refrigerated foods, which I can't store in this house.

Therefore I'm trying to cut out most refrigerated foods, simply because I can't store them here. Unfortunately I am not familiar with good sources of non-refrigerated/frozen protein, I am used to eating animal protein a lot.

Can anyone help with good, nutritious, high-calorie sources of protein you don't have to refrigerate? Due to my ED I eat very little food overall so when I do eat I try to consume the most calorie-dense foods possible.

Thank you for your time :)

Submitted November 04, 2017 at 11:16PM by treecousin http://ift.tt/2hbJy2t nutrition

Heart-Healthy Eating with Restraints? nutrition

My husband and I are currently in a living situation where we don't have access to a stove or oven. However, we're both in places in our lives where we need to lose weight for our health, and be serious about it. We've lived on nothing but fast-food for four months (related to lack of stove or oven), and with heart issues running in both our families, I want to start taking care of our hearts as well as our bodies.

If cardio is a factor, he and I are both actively moving with increased heart-rates about two hours a week (we play Soundboxing together every day on VR. It's kind of intense.).

So first - what is heart healthy? I see a lot about 'healthy fats'. But what is there other than that? Lean meat? Red meat? Red wine?

Second - budget isn't really a factor. We have a great grocery store where we can make a little money go a long way. However, like I said, we don't have access to a stove. We have a toaster, and we have a microwave (as well as a refrigerator and a sink that "sometimes" works). So how do I implement a heart healthy diet into my working conditions? I'm tired of having an excuse to say "Oh we'll try again later".

Can someone point me in the right direction? Any help is much appreciated.

Submitted May 22, 2017 at 07:35PM by The_T_In_TIFU http://ift.tt/2rL6i8U nutrition

If dogs and cats can live off a single dried food without nutrition deficiencies, why can't humans? nutrition

I hate cooking. I hate to take care of all the nutritional elements that may be superfluous or deficient. I hate to check all the harmful substances in foods. I hate to keep track of foods in the refrigerator to eat them before they go bad.

I want to eat one instant food and forget about it. Now if only there is such food that contains all nutrients humans need, and does not contain any harmful substances, and does not need cooking, and does not go bad (dried or frozen). I don't care about the taste.

Submitted May 13, 2017 at 06:54PM by evolution2015 http://ift.tt/2qcONkm nutrition

For how long will fish oil capsules be edible after defrosting> nutrition

I put my omega 3 capsules in the refrigerator and now I wonder if I can take them in defrosted form with me since I will be traveling abroad. Is it safe to eat them or will they go bad the next/ following day?

Submitted May 01, 2017 at 10:31PM by zajczex http://ift.tt/2pyofYF nutrition

Anyone have a real food version of a generic protein shake? nutrition

I'd like to replace a shake with real food. Here's the catch: -Under 200 calories -Low carb (desk job) -Very low sugar, including NO FRUIT -Good source of protein -Has to be something that doesn't require a refrigerator or microwave (no access) -Can't eat at my desk, so I'll need to consume it quickly -No prefab bars

Keep in mind, this is just a replacement for a shake. I eat fine, so no need to ask why I'm not eating a specific thing, or why I don't have access to certain things.

Submitted April 08, 2017 at 09:36PM by MakeMyOwn http://ift.tt/2nVUu2a nutrition

For those of you that regularly stock and consume greens, what products have you found that help in the preparation and storage of them? nutrition

Basically what the title asks. We buy and consume a lot of greens in our home but are wondering what products are out there that will aid us in our prep/cleaning stages as well as the storage of them in the refrigerator throughout the week.

Your thoughts, ideas, and own experience would be helpful.

Submitted March 06, 2017 at 10:21PM by chiselplow http://ift.tt/2mXC012 nutrition

For those of you that regularly stock and consume greens, what products have you found that help in the preparation and storage of them? nutrition

Basically what the title asks. We buy and consume a lot of greens in our home but are wondering what products are out there that will aid us in our prep/cleaning stages as well as the storage of them in the refrigerator throughout the week.

Your thoughts, ideas, and own experience would be helpful.

Submitted March 06, 2017 at 10:21PM by chiselplow http://ift.tt/2mXC012 nutrition

A few questions about gaining weight and building muscle nutrition

Hey guys, I've recently begun to care more about my size; I'm a pretty scrawny junior in high school and I don't want to get like super ripped or anything but I do want to gain some more weight and build some muscle. What are some good exercises (besides push ups since I'm already doing those) and types of foods that I should be eating? I also just bought some nutrition shakes from Ralphs, the Kroger strawberry ones and I'll just be honest, I have no idea how to use them; do I keep them in the refrigerator, drink with a meal or before or after, add water, or what? Thanks for any tips and help you guys can give me!

Submitted November 11, 2016 at 10:42AM by kardivius https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/5ccser/a_few_questions_about_gaining_weight_and_building/?ref=search_posts&utm_source=ifttt nutrition

Single bottle of Soylent replacing lunch nutrition

Hey guys, First time posting here, hoping this is okay.

First let me start off with my current situation. Currently, lunch consists of either Subway, Chinese, Pizza, or Wendies. I'm trying to eat more healthy because recent blood test results are really not so great. I think my main problem is my sub-optimal lunch.

I've lost weight in the past, but I've been a wall for a while now. I already don't drink soda, which initially helped me loose a lot of weight. I don't do any Starch at dinner, which also helps keep calories down. I've hit a wall and I'd like to keep going. I do Insanity Max30, so I'm getting exercise daily.

I tried making lunch and bringing it daily, but I don't have access to a microwave, just a refrigerator. There are only so many things I can make that don't need to be heated. It also doesn't help that I'm an extremely picky eater.

I'm looking for a lunch replacement. I've actually already ordered a 12pack of Soylent, as I want to try it out regardless, replacing 1 or 2 meals with them a day. I'm curious of this sub's opinion of the product. All of the research that I've done myself comes up with it being safe enough, especially if you're only replacing 1 meal with it, which is what I'm thinking I'm going to do.

Sorry for such a long post, and thanks for any assistance!

Submitted November 10, 2016 at 08:55AM by b4mv https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/5c5oof/single_bottle_of_soylent_replacing_lunch/?ref=search_posts&utm_source=ifttt nutrition

Recovering from Depression, need light foods for college dorm nutrition

I have been recovering from a period of depression where I lost a lot of weight and have been slowly gaining it back.

I have recently moved away from home to attend school. However, as I live on campus and a single meal is nearly $8 CDN, I would like to buy some things that'll give me enough energy for classes in the case that I can't get a meal or things that'll get me through the evening if I don't have time to go buy something.

I have a mini-refrigerator and access to a sink and microwave.

Submitted September 30, 2016 at 06:07AM by rekwag http://ift.tt/2df6Fmq nutrition

Looking to add finishing touches to a routine, daily meal loop that satisfies nutritional needs with minimal cooking and no grains nutrition

Hi Reddit, I'm a [20M] who cannot eat grains, so I must get my carbs from foods like fruits, vegetables, and beans; I also must get energy from fats like in cheese, nuts, and oils. I want to avoid cooking as much as possible so as to minimize time. I have already decided the core of the three meals out of my day (see below), and I would like assistance as to which specific foods I should add to those meals (peak-optimizing nutritional content vs. cost) and maybe an additional snack. When I say "specific," I mean "strawberries" or "kale" or "walnuts and not cashews," because not all foods within a food group are created equal when it comes to optimizing cost vs. nutrition; so if you know/have a ranked list of foods within the food groups of fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats, cheeses, etc. based on nutrition vs. cost, I'd very much appreciate it/them, because that is the most important characteristic for me.

 

Breakfast: four-egg omelet with only shredded mozzarella cheese inside, topped with hot sauce—simple to cook and delicious.

Lunch: Salad with chicken [contents unknown]

Dinner: One can of chick peas with seasonings, grated parmesan, and hot sauce on top.

 

That brings me to around 900 calories, 75g carbs, 40g fat, 88g protein. Like I said, extremely simple, minimalist meals, costing mere dollars per day. From browsing the sub, I know that I need to add fruits and vegetables, and I'd like to add nuts. For the salad, I assume it's cheapest to cook the chicken myself. Should I buy spinach or romaine or iceberg? Breast or thigh or [etc.]? Should I add cranberries, sliced apples, walnuts, gorgonzola? Other similar foods (for cheaper $)? What is the most economical, nutritious combo to put on a chicken salad that can store for at least 3 days in the refrigerator or freezer? For an afternoon snack, I'm very content with chomping on raw vegetables like carrots and celery, or perhaps some fruit—whatever gets me to nutritional competency. Also if there's a better alternative to the cheeses I've chosen for breakfast and dinner (e.g. "Hey man actually asiago cheese is cheaper"), or advice on which spices/seasonings to get, I welcome that commentary... Thanks! :)

Submitted September 20, 2016 at 02:08AM by kevinsolomon http://ift.tt/2cD3Lsu nutrition

If I only eat eggs 2 days in a week, but eat six eggs on each of these 2 days, will I still get nutrition? nutrition

Due to my lack of a refrigerator, and sometimes the inconvenience of carrying eggs around with me (due to risk of cracking them), I have to "binge-eat" eggs (usually over a 2-day period).

My question is, will I still take in a lot of nutrition from the eggs if I eat them only two days per week, but in six-egg lots? Or will the nutrition be wasted, due to my body not being used to eating that many eggs for the majority of the week (5 days)?

Submitted August 27, 2016 at 12:29PM by dangerous_hat_man_20 http://ift.tt/2c3vxj5 nutrition

Looking for healthy no-heat lunch ideas nutrition

Hello,

I'm looking for some ideas on cold lunches/snacks I can pack for work. My office is small and has a refrigerator but not a microwave. I usually make sandwiches which are not all that bad, but I'm looking to have some variety. I'd like to prep some meals for the week and I'm looking for things that don't need to be heated up.

Submitted August 16, 2016 at 06:30AM by Baboopolis http://ift.tt/2bAiruJ nutrition

Healthy(-ier) food options to keep at my desk? nutrition

Hi everyone!

I struggle with binge eating, and the best way to combat that is to be prepared with exactly what I'm going to be eating every day. My office has a different food truck in the parking lot every day, and it's not only hurting my budget, but my waistline.

So I started keeping non-perishable meals at my desk, so that I'm never in a position where I have to buy breakfast or lunch while I'm at work, but I can't find anything that is both lower in calories AND not full of gabrage.

This week, I packaged quick-cooking oatmeal with a little brown sugar and raisins in ziploc bags, so breakfast is taken care of, and I'm loving that part! I did, however, buy a lot of instant noodles because I was having a hard time coming up with something to do for lunch. I really don't want to be eating somethign so full of empty carbs and sodium, but here I am typing this while I tend to a styrofoam cup of noodles and salt.

I used to prep actual meals (lean meats with green veggies mostly), but with my work and school schedule, I don't want to spend what little time I have off cooking and cleaning. So I'm genuinely just looking for suggestions of quick and easy meals that I can keep in my desk drawer. We DO have a refrigerator, but I don't trust my coworkers enough to leave a week's worth of food in it.

Thanks for any input or suggestions you might have!

Submitted June 22, 2016 at 11:01PM by laminatedpicture http://ift.tt/28MNEWp nutrition

I'm 17 and I've come to the conclusion my father is incapable of providing quality food due to a lack of understanding and refusal to change. What should I do from here? nutrition

Yeah, so in the interest of keeping this less of a life advice thing and more focused on nutrition, I'll spare all the details. But all you really need to know is there's nothing in my refrigerator but processed chicken nuggets, tv dinners, hot dogs, and a plethora of other sugar packed and nutritionally unbeneficial junk. I've had many conversations with my dad about this and he always replies with "that is good and healthy food!" and "if it was good enough for me, it's good enough for you" except he's 300lbs, has been for my entire life and has eaten himself to type 2 diabetes, but just won't stop. I've done all I can, but he's an adult, so I can only do so much, but it's had a massive effect on me as well. By 9th grade I was 5'8" and 210lbs. Life sucked. So I cut my food down to 500 calories below my maintenance and biked 10 miles a day for an entire summer and lost 65lbs. I still wasn't eating enough, because I didn't want to eat unhealthy food, so I got all the way down to 135. At that point I noticed I was going in the other direction and starting to really loose muscle tone and waste away, so I started eating maintenance again, occasionally more. I balanced out at 145-150, which is where I've been for a year now. I still have a lot of trouble with body image stuff because my stomach is still pretty fat and I have a little extra skin from the rapid weight loss, so that makes me super self conscious. But it's manageable. Understanding something makes it easier to deal with. I just think that with a proper diet I'd have more motivation and energy to work out and reach some goals to really get comfortable in my skin. Being fat in junior high school really fucks you up. I wouldn't recommend. But whatever, I didn't want this to be a life advice post, so never mind all that.

Basically to put it in short, I don't like eating bad food. It doesn't make me feel good. It messes with my brain chemistry. I get depressed. I have anxiety. I don't sleep well. But I have to eat something.

So what can I do about this? What's cheap, simple, and easy that I could convince my dad to start buying, or buy myself.

I have no cooking knowledge, but I'm 100% open to learn. I just don't know where to start.

Any advice is appreciated. Have a nice day. Peace.

Submitted April 30, 2016 at 10:13PM by TechnicParadox http://ift.tt/1Nb7Cf8 nutrition

I have a question about peanut butter nutrition

Do u store your peanut butter at room temp or refrigerator after you open it? I store mine in pantry and I guess I'm just wondering if that makes it get more bacteria? I eat a lot of normal/fast food diarrhea causing foods that NEVER give me diarrhea, but for a snack before bed I eat a peanut butter jelly sandwich with jif creamy room temp peanut butter, refrigerated jelly, and white wonderbread, after this I will wake up 4 hours later in the middle of the night with horrible stomach pain and I will diarrhea for an hour straight, sometimes right in the bed, I have been wearing adult diapers from the pharmacy it has gotten so bad that I just kind of go in bed and continue to sleep through the smell, and I just toss the diapers in the recycle bin in the morning, I am spending a lot of money on the diapers I really can't afford them, I don't know how the hell retired elderly people afford them, I have lots of rashes too, I drink milk with it too I'm not lactose intolerant though I drink milk all the time, should I just refrigerate the peanut butter? Or maybe I'm gluten intolerance?

Submitted April 30, 2016 at 01:29AM by ahrimanic_trance http://ift.tt/23et9oR nutrition

Another always hungry post nutrition

I saw a post on here the other day about always being hungry and I thought the answers were really helpful. I'm hoping to get some advice with my diet. I'm rather careful with my nutrition but I obviously don't know everything and I somehow seem to be missing something because I'm always hungry.

I'm 5'4 female 118 pounds. I'd like to loose about 5 pounds because I run races and see that as my minimal racing weight. I had a baby last year so I'm a bit above that still but am nursing and don't want to loose too quickly.

Anyway, I start the day with a green superfood mixed in my coffee (25 calories). I fast until about 11 when I have a smoothie consisting of strawberries, frozen acai, soymilk, raw unsweetened protein powder, and a ton of organic kale.

Around 1 (if I can make it that long) I'll have a salad with some fish or tofu or hard boiled eggs or a veggie burger. From this point on I'm ravenous. Unsweetened cereal, fruit, cheese, tiger nuts, regular nuts (so many nuts!!) I snack all the way until dinner which is lean meat (sometimes), tofu, lentil or beans and more vegetables. Then I snack incessantly on cereal until I feel full.

What am I doing wrong? I probably eat about 2200 calories a day. Exercise vigorously for an hour and less vigorously for an additional hour daoly and am nursing a 10 month old. I'm losing weight but very slowly. I take a fish oil. It would be nice to get through the afternoon without needing to be next to my refrigerator. My husband is a big guy and eats significantly less than I do.

Anything I can do to not pig out for 5 hours straight every day? Am I missing something?

Submitted March 13, 2016 at 06:07AM by 8bitfix http://ift.tt/1LjvfBk nutrition

A Nutrition Audit for National Nutrition Month nutrition

I’m on a perpetual quest to improve my health in all areas–mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. These aspects of health often intertwine. As we embark on National Nutrition Month, I’m focusing on food: when we eat, why we eat, how we eat and whether our good intentions match our reality. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics explains, “There’s no one diet that is right for everyone, so it’s important to follow a healthful eating plan that’s packed with tasty foods and that keeps your unique lifestyle in mind.” In my own life, I created my own Nutrition Audit, by asking myself important questions to see if my actual daily life measures up to my goals.

When

Nutrition month eating appleThe intention: I try to eat at regularly-spaced mealtimes and occasionally in between for quick fuel, as snacks.

The reality: Sometimes I eat too late at night or have a snack when I’ve recently eaten a whole meal, and I’m consistently picking throughout the day.

Why

National Nutrition Month eating cupcakesThe intention: I want to make the choice to eat because I’m hungry and because I need food and fuel.

The reality: Occasionally, I eat to celebrate something, to console myself or because I’m in a group and everyone else is ordering cake. And ice cream. And Cappuccino.

How

National Nutrition Month bite taken off donutThe intention: I intend to eat nutritiously, making sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, as a way to take care of myself. I also intend to eat mindfully and slowly, savoring the experience.

The reality: Sometimes I eat on the go, grabbing a bite of something less nutritious quickly because it’s available, or I find myself eating without thinking about it.

My goal is to make progress in all three areas, becoming healthier and more mindful of the when how and why of feeding myself.

Think about your own relationship with food. Ask yourself when you tend to eat, why you eat, how you eat and whether the reality of your plan lines up with your intention. Take a look at your cupboard and inside your refrigerator. Do you see healthy options? Have you planned ahead to ensure a healthy diet? If you’re eating on a budget, planning ahead can make a big difference in your grocery bill and in your waistline.

As we move into National Nutrition Month, let’s work toward making our reality match more closely with our intention. We’ll never hit perfection, but we can strive for health. Every step we take toward closing the gap between what we plan to do and what we actually do is a step toward wellness. We can be more mindful of our food, savoring it properly and allowing our bodies to be fueled. We can eat in healthier ways. Let’s take the first step together by adding more fruits and vegetables into our diets, and by paying attention to every bite.

Article originally posted on www.rewireme.com

Submitted March 03, 2016 at 12:26AM by Rewire__Me http://ift.tt/1Qs2jng nutrition

What's the best way to meal prep sweet potatoes? nutrition

I want to try sweet potatoes over brown rice. I'm a bad cook and I'm tight on time so I need something very basic.

Currently, I just bake chicken breasts in bulk and boil broccoli. I throw them in the refrigerator for the week. I want to add sweet potatoes to each meal. And I also want to be able to microwave all 3 together when I'm ready to eat.

EDIT: Well, I think i found a way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twyun8HQmAY The first way seems easy. If I want to add cinnamon, is it ok to add it, refigerator, and whenever im ready to eat it, microwave, then eat? The cinnamon won't ruin it during the refigeration and reheating will it?

Submitted January 07, 2016 at 10:54AM by BicMitchum_ http://ift.tt/1MUQ3bT nutrition

Am I Eating Enough? nutrition

I only ask this because I know that if your deficit is too big it can be hard to lose weight. I'm a 27 year old male, fairly active. 232 lbs 6 feet tall. I'm currently a grad student, but I manage to work out about 5 times a week (give or take one day, depending on my schedule). Usually the workouts consist of about an hour of weights, and a short run. Right now I am running this weight program:

http://ift.tt/LiiNmF

Typically my run is about 2 miles, four days a week. I'm gradually working my way up, increasing by about ten percent per week. I've been running for about a month. Last week I ran 8.25 miles, next week my goal is 9. I am averaging about 1500 net calories per day. Right now I weigh 232 lbs, and I can't seem to get it down. My lean body mass, according to a caliper test that I took pretty recently says that I am at about 188 lbs of lean body mass, meaning my body fat is about 18% body fat. I think this is probably pretty accurate. This is what I looked like a few years ago at 195, with 13% body fat. I hadn't lifted in years, mostly all I did was run and push ups at that time.

http://ift.tt/1YTV796

Yes, there is a hole in my shirt, but I am addicted to Coca-Cola shirts, despite the fact that I drink soda like twice a year.

Over the next couple of years I started to lift more because I hurt my foot and couldn't run very much. I got up to about 2 ten, not a very clean gain, but not all fat.

http://ift.tt/1R4ROdQ

Yeah, it's a Pepsi shirt. Not as addicted, notice, no hole.

Not too long after this my brother died, and most of my grieving was done with my face in the refrigerator. I kept lifting, and my lean body mass was about 193 at my biggest, but like I said, I was 250, and not very health at all. Last April I was just over 250 (picture at my brother's wedding below). I saw some pictures of myself, and couldn't believe how big I had gotten. On top of that I started showing signs of diabetes, so I got my diet in check. I was getting up in the middle of the night to pee, thirsty all of the time, and would get extremely shaky if I hadn't eaten in the previous few hours. Mornings were the worst, and I felt sick if I didn't eat immediately after waking. Now I am using I use MyFitnessPal to determine calories in, and http://ift.tt/1xO7fOS to determine calories out.

So, I started doing the Carb Nite diet (30 net carbs per day, or less) and lost about 20 lbs in about six weeks. Since then, however, my weight has stagnated. On the low-carb diet I was doing really well, getting only about 20 net carbs per day, and about 2100 calories. After about six weeks on the diet, however, my weight stagnated and I just couldn't seem to lose any more. I tried reducing calories, but nothing seemed to work. I got checked last week, and I have no signs of diabetes anymore, and no symptoms as well, so the diet worked. However I still need to lose weight, as I am about 20 lbs over a healthy body fat percentage.

http://ift.tt/1R4ROdW

Since getting off the low-carb diet over the last few months I am now getting about 120 carbs per day, usually very clean. About 60 grams of fat, and about 140 grams of protein. Not sure of those macros add up to the calorie intake. If not, please let me know.

A typical day looks like this:

I wake up, eat a 4 oz hamburger patty with about an oz of cheese for breakfast. If I am feeling really hungry I will have about 2 ounces of oats (measured dry).

After working out I have two scoops of protein in water:

http://ift.tt/1YTV4dt

Second breakfast consists of about 6 slices of sandwich mean, and usually 2-3 oz of cheese, usually colby jack. Later in the day I'll have a Quest Bar, and usually about 30 unflavored almonds.

Dinner is different day to day, but I still focus on trying to be low carb, or healthy carb. Maybe some white bean and chicken chili, or some leftovers. Maybe another hamburger patty. I definitely get most of my carbs in the evening, but I try to keep them clean.

It seems like I should be losing weight, at least to me. What is something that I can do better to get down to my goal of being 210? The fact that I keep lowering my caloric intake, but I am not losing body fat makes me think I might not be eating enough. Am I wrong?

Thanks for taking the time to read this epic novel.

Submitted December 07, 2015 at 05:58PM by rfitnessthroaway http://ift.tt/1R4RQlZ nutrition