Lots of advice on entering your new world with good health and sound economics.
Entering the real world? Here’s some advice on eating well from the book “How to Survive the Real World” (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $13.95), straight from people who’ve done it:
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“I like to use the Crock-Pot and make a meal that will last for days, so I don’t have to cook every night. Also, I have found that meals.com has some good recipes. My favorite source of recipes is to ask my friends because I know they will be good.”
Carri Jobe, San Antonio, Texas
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“Plan out all of your meals at the start of each month. I actually write them on a calendar and post them on the refrigerator. My sister teases me about being so anal, but it’s really helpful.”
— Lisa, Nixa, Mo.
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“Fancy cookbooks are not always the best. The best ones that we have purchased are these cheap “Idiot” guides to cooking. We picked up three not too long ago: one for slow-cookers, one for low-carb meals and one for five-minute appetizers.”
— Matt, Little Rock, Ark.
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“Try to eat fresh and cook fresh. On the Internet you can find cooking recipes that are under 30 minutes. My favorite chef is Rachael Ray. There is lots of flavor in all of her meals. Enjoy creating and trying new things. Cooking is a lot of fun, especially when you share your cooking with friends.”
— Brandi DiCostanzo, Dallas
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“Casseroles, casseroles, casseroles! They are easy, are tasty, and make for great leftovers. Also, invest in those big bags of frozen, skinless chicken breasts; you can make anything with those. Bake them in the oven for 30 minutes or grill them. Cut them up for salads or just serve them with some vegetables. They are healthy and easy.”
Ashley, Dallas
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“Your meals have to accommodate the pace of your life. I ate a lot of Ramen noodles in college, as well as spaghetti and frozen dinners — anything that I could make quick. Now I try to use fresh vegetables and eat healthy. But because of work and school I still like to have something quick to make. So I make a big batch of food on Sunday. I refrigerate it, and that is what I eat throughout the week.”
— Veronica, Springfield, Mo.
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Hundreds of Heads Books’ survival guides offer the wisdom of the masses by assembling the experiences and advice of hundreds of people who have gone through life’s biggest challenges and have insight to share.
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