Cooking for yourself is not a chore — it is an act of self-care. Simple food prepared with care is more satisfying than complicated food made with resentment. You are worth the effort of a proper meal. Eating well is one of the most important things you can do for your health and mood.
Canned beans and tomatoes, pasta and rice, jarred pasta sauce, olive oil, frozen vegetables, eggs, bread, and cheese. With these staples, you can always make a nutritious meal without a trip to the store. Frozen vegetables are as healthy as fresh and never go bad.
When you cook, make three servings instead of one. Eat one now, refrigerate one for tomorrow, freeze one for next week. Over a few weeks, you build a freezer library of ready meals. A slow cooker is ideal — add ingredients in the morning and come back to a ready meal by evening.
Greek yogurt with granola and berries. Peanut butter sandwich with a piece of fruit. Oatmeal with nuts and dried fruit. Canned soup with extra frozen vegetables. Salad with pre-washed greens and canned tuna. Cheese and crackers with apple slices.