1_up ([info]1_up) wrote,
@ 2005-12-07 21:05:00
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A novel use
Let's put this functionality of this journal to some good use, that is, if you don't mind.

I have two issues that I would like some opinions on - if things go well it could very likely enhance the quality of my life: won't that make you feel good?

1 - Eating Healthily and Economically.

Financial situations lately are amazingly difficult. I hate the student loan system. That aside, I'm trying to cut costs as much as possible. I simply can't afford to buy lunch at work anymore. So, I'm trying to think of foods that are 1.) relatively cheap 2.) good for me 3.) can be bought in bulk and stored for a reasonable amount of time without going bad and 4.) taste good (that would help).

As it is, I am spending like 5 bucks a meal, and that's no good. I know I can identify some key foods that fit these criteria, but I would like to know what everyone else thinks. Variety is the spice of life, right? If this was your situation, what would you buy the most of? Oh, lunch or dinner, mind you.

2 - Enhancing life through sound

Music is one of my favorite things. There is never a time where I am home and music is not playing. I wish I had more time to search around and delve deeper into music, but I just don't have the capacity to download, listen, decide, repeat. I would like you to tell me what your favorite three albums are, and maybe even why. This is something people like to do anyway, right?

Thanks!

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[info]cximran
2005-12-10 12:37 am UTC (link)
Many people wonder if frozen and canned vegetables are as nutritious as fresh vegetables. The answer to this question depends on both the time between the harvesting of the vegetable and the canning and freezing process. Generally, vegetables are canned or frozen immediately upon harvest when their nutrient content is at its peak.

The way vegetables are prepared at home can also affect the nutrient content. Vegetables of any type (fresh, frozen, or canned) that are boiled in large amounts of water for long periods of time lose much of their nutritional content compared to vegetables that are lightly steamed.

To be more specific, therefore, vegetables that are fresh from the farm or just picked are more nutritious than their frozen or canned counterparts. However, frozen and canned vegetables are an acceptable nutritional alternative. Just be careful of the amount of salt added to canned vegetables; try to buy those without added salt. And, don't overcook any vegetables.
Source : http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/002095.htm


As for not eating Carbs, I don't reccomend it, you should a lot of carbs, the way I think I diet should be structured : 70% carbs, 20% protein, 10% fats, occasinally I switch to 15 protein and 15 fat (recently however, things have been getting really hectic so I have probably not eaten as well as I'd like to.)

As for excercising, wake up a half hour earlier and just do a quick set of burpees, v-ups, and neck bridges. It's a good way to keep healthy. I might also reccomend you look into "Power Yoga". It's not a wussy yoga tape that is just stretching and breathing, nope, this is hard core yoga, seriously, my buddy Matt Pedro is a professional MMA fighter and he got WIPED OUT by power yoga before the first half of the session was even over. It's fun and challenging, but I get more angry than relaxed when using it.

-Still stalking all my friends' livejournals

Imran

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