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Daily trips to fast food restaurants can take their toll on a bachelor's pocketbook as well as his health. Learn how to shop, store food and cook quick-and-easy meals in this free video on bachelor living from a professional nutritionist.
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When bachelors or singles are shopping for food, they should only buy as much fresh produce as they will eat before it goes bad and buy canned goods in single-serving sizes. Learn how to shop for healthy food when living alone with the tips in this free video on bachelor cooking from a professional nutrition counselor.
Bachelors should store leftover food in plastic wrap and remember to seal food containers in order to keep food fresh. Find out how to store food when living alone with the tips in this free video on bachelor cooking from a professional nutrition counselor.
Essential cooking appliances for the bachelor include a microwave oven, toaster and a countertop grill for quick and easy food preparation. Find out which cooking appliances to purchase when living alone with the tips in this free video on bachelor cooking from a professional nutrition counselor.
When planning meals, bachelors should focus on main dishes such as rotisserie chicken that can be eaten as leftovers with new side dishes on subsequent days. Plan appetizing meals when living alone with the tips in this free video on bachelor cooking from a professional nutrition counselor.
Bachelors should include fruits and vegetables and other healthy food as part or their regular meals. Eat well when living alone with the tips in this free video on bachelor cooking from a professional nutrition counselor.
By cooking liquid eggs in the microwave and eating them with a muffin, milk and fruit, bachelors can prepare a quick and healthy breakfast every morning. Cook an easy breakfast when living alone with the tips in this free video on bachelor cooking from a professional nutrition counselor.
Bachelors can increase the health value of a lunch sandwich by using whole grain bread, tomatoes and spring greens. Prepare an easy lunch when living alone with the tips in this free video on bachelor cooking from a professional nutrition counselor.
Easy dinners for the bachelor include tostadas made from leftover chicken and fresh pasta served with a baguette and a fresh green salad. Cook an easy dinner when living alone with the tips in this free video on bachelor cooking from a professional nutrition counselor.
A trip to the grocery store can be can be a tall order for a bachelor unfamiliar with the intricacies of buying food. Can he buy one banana at a time or does he have to purchase an entire bunch? Should he buy a family-size can of fruits to save money, or will the contents of the can spoil before he has a chance to eat them. The bright lights, impatient shoppers and snide cashiers also add to the horror of a trip to the supermarket. So when the bachelor stomach starts rumbling, what generally takes place instead of a trip to the grocery store is a quick drive to the nearest fast food establishment. Not only is this behavior expensive, it is also detrimental to health. Perhaps if the single man had some guidance on how to shop for food, as well as how to cook that food, they might just cook at home more. In this free series on bachelor living, a nutrition professor discusses how to purchase, store and cook food for quick-and-easy meals. Learn what cooking appliances are essential for singles cooking. The nutritionist also shows viewers how to prepare easy breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Make the most of leftovers with the tips in this free video on bachelor living.
Alexa Sparkman As a nationally recognized authority and often quoted nutrition source for major metropolitan publications, Alexa Sparkman offers help to those who are often frustrated with the difficult task of changing eating behavior. With more than 30 years of experience in the field of nutrition, Sparkman is uniquely qualified to counsel people who need and want to change the way they eat. In addition to her private practice in nutrition counseling, Sparkman is a lecturer in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Texas at Austin where she teaches nutrition counseling skills to aspiring young dietitians. She creates wellness programs for national corporations and is a contributing writer for Austin Fit magazine.dkdk
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