Nutrition Guide for New College Grads

It’s May, and that means a whole bunch of you just graduated from college—congratulations! Whether you are starting a new job, applying for grad school, heading overseas, or even moving back in with Mom and Dad, this is a great time to establish some healthy new routines and habits. This week, I have a quick nutrition guide with tips to help you start this new chapter of your life on the right foot, even if time, money and space are tight. 

Step 1: Setting up a Healthy Kitchen

You certainly don’t need a kitchen full of expensive appliances and high-end cookware to make healthy meals. In terms of cookware, start with:

• a couple of saucepans (one medium-sized and one large)

• An 8 to 10-inch skillet (preferably one that can go in the oven or under the broiler)

• a mixing bowl (doubles as a salad bowl)

• a baking dish (like the one your mom uses for lasagna)

• a larger rimmed baking sheet

My desert-island list of essential cooking implements would also include:

• two sharp knives (one large, one small)

• a whisk

• a box grater

• A vegetable peeler

• a strainer or colander

• a pair of tongs

• a rubber...

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