PJ82 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Crockpot is the ticket. I would look for a pretty good one with a timer. Also when we are deployed a teammate of mine brings a vitamix and swears by it. He stocks up on yogurt, veggies, fruits, and granola and blends up a meal or two a day. Works great when we are somewhere and have access to those ingredients without the kitchen to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEB1985 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Hey guys, I was also wondering about healthy alternatives while in PA school without having a kitchen available and I am now considering a crockpot to put in my room that i'm renting right now. Any specific crockpots that you would recommend or that I should avoid? Pretty much any crock pot should do. I got mine for $25 at wal-mart. I guess a timer would be an added luxury, but as long as you just cook your food on the low heat setting, there's no real risk of it overcooking. That's the beauty of a crock pot, just throw everything you want in there, give it enough time to cook (~8 hours on low), and that's literally all it takes. My favorite and easiest recipe is chicken burritos. It takes 2 pounds chicken breast, 2 cans of black beans, 2 cans of corn, a small block of cream cheese and a packet of fiesta ranch mix. Cook that up, then roll it into tortillas and wrap them in Saran Wrap individually and freeze/refrigerate and microwave as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly_Diana Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I agree with everyone on here. Crockpot is the way to go. I stated my program in June and didn't utilize my crockpot I had. I have been using it now since starting this semester and it has been a life saver. I always have been a person who food preps on Sundays so all my meals are portioned out for the week so I that way I have a meal prepared for each weekday. I spend about 2-3 hours on Sunday doing this, but it is well worth it when all you have to do is pull out the food and eat it or just throw it in the microwave. Some key equipment I recommend: -Crockpot -George Foreman -Rice Cooker (these are great, especially because if you don't have a stove, they usually come with a steaming tray so you can steam vegetables) -Microwave -Small refrigerator/freezer I usually always prepare veggies (lately I have been doing cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers) and fruits (blueberries, blackberries, pineapple) in containers to take as snacks during the day. Also I usually pick up clementines or apples. Hopefully you have access to a freezer because I think that is really key in making crockpot recipes. I have a big crockpot so I can usually get about 6-7 meals out of what I make so I will keep out a few and throw the rest in the freezer. There are some good websites out there for cheap and healthy crockpot recipes (I also have been using pinterest to mix things up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adru373 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Oh this is a struggle everyone has. It took me half the year first to figure this one out for myself. I ended up packing lunches every day for class and rotations. I would bring in sandwiches, granola bars, protein shakes, cheap fruits/veggies, yogurt, and things I made in the crock pot. Definitely would recommend getting one of those! You can make big batches of food, split it up into different Tupperware containers and freeze them so you can switch it up. Hope this helps good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddie82 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I also find it very difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working long shifts.. My meals are now basically nuts, fruits, protein bars, yogurt, crackers with hummus. I know it isn't the most healthy diet but at least it is better than eating a bag of chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 wait, top ramen and hamburger helper aren't the ideal diet? that's mostly what I ate in PA school....So is this why you run ultra marathons now? Burning off all those past calories? Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogitsune Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 You could get a small fridge and microwave. Then you could get a cookbook about healthy microwaved food. Agreed. This really helped me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patterson Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just take the time to make healthy meals and exercise. You can't, nor should you, work non-stop during PA school. Let cooking and working out be some of your moments of calm and sanity. Has worked for me throughout my didactic year. Cooking helps me to calm down as well. Especially I like to try out new recipes and baking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarfire Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi. I know this may be a silly question but what do you current students eat while in school? I currently live by myself and my place has no stove. Our PA building is off campus and has no cafeteria, and there is no point in dorming or investing in a meal plan either, so people usually bring food from home or buy food. I've been eating out for lunch and dinner for the last semester and am still doing it this semester, it's getting really costly and unhealthy. So I am just wondering if anyone has any advice. Thank you What about a toaster oven? There are some really good ones out there, and loads of recipes for cooking quality meals in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhizopus Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I buy bulk nuts (unsalted) and dry fruit (no added sugar) from Costco. Been doing this for years. A few handfuls of this goes a long way. Fairly cheap, too, considering you don't need much to make you full. Lots of fiber. Not a meal option but certainly good for snacks. Oatmeal in the morning with a scoop of protein powder and berries is a very quick way to start your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganmills Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I like to cook for a week as well. Rice with variations of different vegetables. In the morning I eat oatmeal with half a banana, no milk, no honey. I always have apples and carrots in the fridge for snacks because I love carrots. (And I eat carrots without hummus because don't like the taste that much). I also like cooking salad with chicken. But every Sunday I cook lasagna just because I deserve it in my cheat day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleygirl Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I buy bulk nuts (unsalted) and dry fruit (no added sugar) from Costco. Been doing this for years. A few handfuls of this goes a long way. Fairly cheap, too, considering you don't need much to make you full. Lots of fiber. Not a meal option but certainly good for snacks. Oatmeal in the morning with a scoop of protein powder and berries is a very quick way to start your day. Hi Rhisopus! Can you tell what protein powder do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronjohn Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 When I was in a PA school, I used a crockpot, microwave, a small fridge, a masticating juicer these types, because I love fresh juice in the morning with bread and boiled eggs. I always have apples and orange, fresh fruits in the fridge. I have also a cookbook for different recipe :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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