This will probably get lost in the sea of messages, but this is a topic I spend a lot of time on. First off, http://nutritiondata.com http://nutritiondata.com i

This will probably get lost in the sea of messages, but this is a topic I spend a lot of time on. First off, http://nutritiondata.com http://nutritiondata.com is a valuable resource - I treat the body as a machine with certain fuel requirements. The key ones are fiber, protein and calories. You need to know your input profile or you're just guessing. Next, pick a few dishes that satisfy this profile. I eat a bowl of carrots a whole can of corn (canned corn is a GREAT fiber per $ ratio if you buy it in bulk) and a large protein shake. Next up is a vitamin, which is absolutely crucial for micronutrients. If you let veggies + protein be the centerpiece of your diet (that is my breakfast) then the rest of the day tends to fall around it, because the bulk makes you less hungry and your body has what it needs. I'd also recommend you workout at least 3 days a week if you don't already - body maintenance is not optional for optimum performance. If you honestly are saying ONE hour is too much time for a full day of quality cooking? You're dreaming to some extent.