#1- I'm broke!
#2- I like to know what goes into my food.
But, these days, it seems like everyone I know eats out several times a week. My roommate, for example, hasn't cooked a meal in months; he subsists off of nothing but Arby's and Monster energy drinks. What is his excuse for living of off fast food? He doesn't have time to cook. In fact, this is what most people tell me.
But, I'm a busy guy, too. Most of the time, I have ten or fifteen minutes to cook, eat, and clean-up. What's more, I eat between four and five meals a day. So how do I do it? Simple, I plan. Now, that isn't to say that I decide, in advance, exactly what I will be eating, but it does mean that I make sure to have plenty of quick, easy, healthy meal options available.
Now, I'm not exactly reinventing the wheel here, but I think that sometimes we acclimate ourselves to routines and we will justify them at all costs (even if they are unhealthy). I just hope that someone who reads this will see this as a reminder to take control of their his or her own health (and wallet). I mean, think about it, you will know: exactly how your food is prepared, the cost of each meal, and the nutritional value of everything you eat. And guess what? It's quicker than the drive-thru!
I plan on writing a how-to (or rather, a how-to-think) on preparing quick, easy, healthy meals before the end of the year. It will be less of a step-by-step guide, and more of an insight into my mindset. Below are some examples of meals that took me five minutes to prepare (yes, I timed myself).
Chicken with a balsamic reduction, sage, brussel sprouts, spinach and mushrooms
Chicken with brown rice, brussel sprouts, carrots, and french beans
Omelette with mushrooms, corn, onions, and cilantro. Oh, and a Fuji!
