Meals

Question: meals.....? what are small meals? how can one eat 5-6 small meals a day?

Answer: I think when they say 6 small meals a day, 3 of them mean snacks. Breakfast *Snack Lunch *Snack Supper *Snack Healthy snacks though (ex. granola bar, apple, orange, carrots, etc.)

Question: mEaLs?!?!? is is true when they say skinny girls are skinny b/c they eat like 5-6 small meals a day that are only like 300 or 400 calories? so like they dont eat no more than 1800 calories a day? so if i eat like that will i lose weight. SKINNY GIRLS PLEASE ANSWER!

Answer: It's a good way to keep healthy and fit to eat 4-5 meals a day of healthy foods (not fatty ones) and eat in small portions. It'll keep your digestive system working and you'll feel a lot better not being hungry.

Question: How many dried meals did Julie and her friends start out with? Last summer Julie and friends went camping. On the first night they left their food on the ground. A bear came along and ripped up one-third of their total number of dried meals. On the next day they ate four of the meals. Then a bear came and ripped apart another one third of their meals. On their third day, they ate four more meals and that night one-half of their remaining dried meals were ripped apart. They decide to go home after eating four remaining meals.

Answer: No. of dried meals Julie and friends started with—x: Meals left after the 1st day: = x - 1/3x = 2/3x Meals left after the 2nd day: = 2/3x - 4 - 1/3(2/3x - 4) = 2/3x - 4 - 2/9x + 4/3 = 6/9x - 12/3 - 2/9x + 4/3 = 4/9x - 8/3 Meals after the 3rd day: = 4/9x - 8/3 - 4 - 1/2(4/9x - 8/3 - 4) = 4/9x - 8/3 - 12/3 - 1/2(4/9x - 8/3 - 12/3) = 4/9x - 20/3 - 1/2(4/9x - 20/3) = 4/9x - 20/3 - 2/9x + 10/3 = 2/9x - 10/3 2/9x - 10/3 = 4 2x - 30 = 36 2x = 66 x = 33 Answer: 33 dried meals was what they started out with.

Question: What sort of meals would be good for having six small meals a day? I'm planning to move to this way of eating, or more uniquely in my case a 4 small meal and 1 big meal (dinner with family, inevitably big) day. What sort of quantities are good for these meals? How big is 'small'?

Answer: Take your normal 3 meals/day meal, and split it in half. That's about right.

Question: What type of meals should I be eating to gain weight the healthy way? I need to gain some weight. I figured that 5-6 small healthy meals every day (24-hrs) instead of the typical 2-3 big meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) would be better. So I am wondering what I should be eating. Remember, small meals only since I am going for a 5-6 meals per day plan here. Any recommendations?

Answer: I've never heard anyone wanting to gain weight but ok. I'll tell you what sticks to my bones, meat, potatoes, and bread.

Question: Why is eating smaller meals more frequently, a better way of losing weight rather than three big meals a day? I mean i know that eating smaller, more frequent meals keeps the metabolism running, but wont it still be the same if you eat three big meals a day? Because inbetween each of the three meals, your body is digesting the food still.

Answer: that is true ........it keeps your metablism steady

Question: How do most companies handle employee meals when traveling. Should they be coded to separate account? We code all meals together under Meals and entertainment. Should meals while traveling be coded under meals, sub-account of travel.

Answer: Yes, especially if you have any foreign travel and would like to recoup VAT expenses.

Question: How many meals a day should I eat and how many calories should each meal be? Ok I have been trying to eat right and I need some help. I know that I am suppose to eat six to seven meals a day. Right? I need to know how many calories they need to be. Any help would be great! Thanks!

Answer: Actually, 5 to 6 small meals per day is fine. As far as calorie intake, it depends on your weight, age, and activity level. This link will give you a good place to start, but remember that everyone is different, so you may have to adjust your intake slightly: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/

Question: Good recipes/meals/dishes to make ahead of time for my man to take to work that can be microwaved if needed? My boyfriend works nights and has to take his dinner and snacks and such. I want to make him some meals ahead of time that he can take and warm up so he isnt eating frozen meals. Any good ideas that are filling, healthy, and good? Thanks!

Answer: leftovers! just make a little more for dinner and then send the leftovers with him. my fiance isnt big on LOs but whenever i make baked ziti, he always takes leftovers to lunch the next day cause it doesnt get soggy. here is my recipe: 1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce 1 pound Ziti or Penne pasta (i use penne) 1 lb Hamburger 15-16 oz ricotta or lowfat cottage cheese (i use ricotta) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 TBS dried parsley (OR--- i use an itailan seasoning mix) 1 egg 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp pepper 3/4 tsp salt 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese Cook noodles, drain, set aside. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese or cottage cheese with the egg, 8 oz of the mozzarella, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside. In dutch oven brown hamburger, drain, add spaghetti sauce, add cooked pasta and mix well. Spoon half of the mixture in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread the entire amount of the ricotta mixture over that, then top with the remaining pasta mixture. Top with other 8 oz of mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly. he also likes to take fried rice. i use rice a roni and precooked piece of grilled tyson chicken

Question: How many meals a day should I feed my yorkie? Lacy is 15 months old now, and about a month ago we switched her to two meals a day. We feed her one supper around 7:00. It consists of a pretty big helping of beneful adult food mixed with beneful wet food. Is this okay for her metabolic needs, or should we feed her two small meals? She seems to be pretty active and cheerful. Is this a good feeding time?

Answer: I would check with your vet... I have a small dog a little bit bigger than a yorkie and they told me 1/2 cup in the morning and 1/2 cup at night

Question: What are some meals that you can make at home and freeze later? Good, wholesone, fast suppers.? Quiche, lasagna, cabbage rolls, meatloaf, and pasta sauce I know how to make already. What are some other healthy, home made meals I can make on the weekend to get through the week without buying those gross processed store meals? Something I can re-heat in the oven

Answer: Chicken noodle casserole, Baked ziti, Beef stew are a few =) Next time you're shopping look at the entrees in the frozen food section for some good ideas on what freezes well. Beef Stew 1 1/2 lbs. stew beef from chuck roast 1 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 2 T. oil 1 medium onion chopped 1 celery rib 4 carrots sliced 4 potatoes cubed 4 C. beef broth 1/2 C. corn 1/2 C. peas frozen Brown stew beef in a dutch oven, in the oil, small batches at a time. Add onion and cook 3 minutes. Add celery, carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper and beef broth. Place in oven at 350°F. for 1 hour. Add peas and corn. To thicken add 5 T. flour to 1/2 C. water. Add thickening right after peas and corn. Stir to blend. Bake another 15 minutes. Serves 4 - 6 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chicken noodle casserole 1/4 cup uncooked egg noodles (8 ounces) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 3 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 1. Heat oven to 350°. Butter 3-quart casserole. Cook noodles ad directed on package, except cook 2 minutes less than package directions. 2. While noodles are cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and celery in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. 3. Drain noodles; place in casserole. Top with chicken mixture. Cover and bake 30 minutes; stir. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed. **To make this casserole ahead: Cover the baked casserole with aluminum foil. Freeze it no longer than 2 months. About 1 hour before serving, heat oven to 350°. Bake in covered casserole 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot.

Question: How many solid meals should my 6 month old daughter have per day? She started solids at five months. I started with one feed of rice cereal per day, and have now introduced a second meal of apple and rice cereal. Should she be having three solid meals yet? She has about four bottles of formula per day.

Answer: I started our son on one meal a day at 4 months, at 5 months he had 2 meals a day, then at 6 months he was having 3 meals a day...now at 11 months old he's having 3 meals a day and 2 small snacks a day. I asked our pedi about it and her words were..."you're the mom...you'll know when he's ready for another meal or not. Just trust yourself and go with the flow." Best of luck.

Question: How do you plan your meals for the week? Do you plan according to sales? Are there any free meal planning websites with grocery lists? I need meal ideas and I want to start planning meals better so I save $.

Answer: I do take advantage of some sales, but I make all my meals from scratch, which saves a lot of money! Produce and other whole foods like dry beans and pasta are sooooo cheap. Here are some of my favorite low cost meals. You can make a BUNCH and have leftovers for a few days, or freeze portions for later. ~Any dry beans (lentils, black beans, pintos) with water, onion, bell pepper, garlic, spices and olive oil cook up great in a few hours. Just set and forget really! Serve with rice and any meat you like. ~Baked macaroni and cheese. I like to add fresh herbs like parsley and sage, lemon juice and a bit of bacon. You can also throw in any veggies you like. Broccoli is great, as are fresh cold tomatoes served on each portion. ~Taco salad. I buy lean ground beef or turkey, and sometimes chicken breast. Toss cooked meat with baby spinach or chopped romaine, avocado, shredded cheese, a can of drained rinsed beans, and the dressing (I use salsa and lowfat plain yogurt mixed together). It's SO good! ~Stir-fry. Choose any meat you like and toss with a teriyaki marinade, let sit a while. Cook it up, then set aside while you do veggies. Either buy a bag of frozen Asian veggies or get some fresh (I like tomatoes, onions, carrots, edamame, broccoli and red bell peppers), then chop and cook on high heat with a bit of vegetable and sesame oil. You can toss in a few eggs at the end, and keep drizzling the whole thing with teriyaki or soy sauce. Not TOO much, since they are salty. A bit of fresh garlic and ginger thrown in to cook with the veggies tastes great! Serve with hot rice or make it fried rice by adding in cold cooked rice while the veggies are cooking. ~Other good ones: enchiladas, lasagna, chili, soups/stews, crockpot roasts. I just boiled and roasted a giant pork roast today to make carnitas. ;)

Question: What is the most time allowed between meals before it becomes unhealthy? I want to try out something. I wanna eat only when i feel hungry and that can be quite some time after the first meal i had, like 8 hours or more. So i want to know if eating the way i intend to which is like only when i'm hungry which can be quite long or quite short between meals is actually healthy? Any sort of information will be appreciated thanks. oh and what if i only eat like two meals or even 1 meal a day depending on my hunger? Is that bad? Thanks.

Answer: yeah eating 1-2 meals a day is bad, be sure your drinking lots of water because sometimes when your stomach "craves" food, your actually just thirsty!

Question: What meals are cheap and easy to make and fairly healthy? I have just moved into my own flat, i'm used to my mother making all my meals! Seem to be spemding a small fortune on take aways and microwave dinners which are obviously not very healthy! Help!

Answer: beans and toast baked potato, tuna salad pasta , chicken or tuna and a tomato sauce spag bol macaroni cheese omlette - mushrooms, cheese or whatever filling cauliflower and cheese sauce That's your meals for the week sorted out!!

Question: Is it better to have small meals more frequently than to have large meals less frequently? Some people thing that having frequent meals impede the repairing process of the body. Others feel that large meals take long time to digest causing bloatedness and drowsiness.

Answer: It's better to graze on small meals throughout the day than to have a big 3 meal a day plan. I only eat when I'm hungry. I eat slowly and stop when I feel satisfied. I've never heard of frequent meals impeding the repairing process of the body! Nutrients are vital to the body and eating in small quantities throughout the day does not affect that process.

Question: Meals?????? I have to cook a meal for my family and I was wondering if anyone had any original idea's /recipes? nothing too complicated. thanks in advance

Answer: SPINACH MILANESE WITH FRIED EGGS 2 1/2 lbs fresh spinach 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 eggs 1/2 cup butter, melted salt and pepper, to taste. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring 1/4 cup of water to a rapid boil in a large skillet. Wash spinach well in cold running water. Remove any heavy stalks. When water is boiling, add spinach and cook for 7 minutes. Drain well. Wring dry in paper towels or squeeze dry with cheesecloth. Set aside. Dry the skillet which was used to cook spinach. In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Sauté spinach in butter for several minutes over medium high heat (do not let butter begin to brown!). Grease an ovenproof casserole or baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Transfer spinach to baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Melt remaining butter and pour over spinach. Bake in oven at 375F. When cheese has thoroughly melted, remove from oven. Meanwhile, sauté the eggs. Serve with the spinach on a heated serving dish. Serves 3, 2 eggs for each serving.