Do you/followers have any advice on proteins that require little to no prep work and time? My depressed ass is guaranteed to say “fuck it” and go to mcdonalds instead if I need to wash 3 different pots and cook something for 40 minutes. I’m guessing I should lean toward plant-based stuff in that regard but I don’t actually know shit at all. Fun fact: I hate beans so that’s out, which is a real shame.

fuckingrecipes:

Peanut Butter. When I’m low on energy and need some protein to keep me full, I eat a spoonful of peanut butter.

Eggs. You can crack an egg into a mug and microwave it for a bit to cook it, or boil a carton full for a couple minutes to make a bunch of hard-boiled eggs. You can make a ton at a time, so you only have to cook once. 

Eggs are also straightforward to cook with 1 pan and some oil or butter. 

Handful of almonds or peanuts. 

Oatmeal. Oats actually have a decent protein content. Instant oatmeal = 3 minute meal. 

Cottage Cheese. Eat it with a spoon or spread it on toast idc. 

Broccoli. Eat it raw, or cook in a pan with some spices. 

Plus on really low-energy days it’s super easy to toss 2 hot dogs on a plate, microwave it for 20 seconds, and then just… dip the dogs in ketchup and mustard with no bun. 

Sweet Potatoes. Clean them off, stick ‘em in the microwave, and cook them like a potato until you can stab it easily with a fork. 

Spinach. Just… eat the leaves. Dump some dressing or flavored vinegar on it and go to town. 

Peas. Frozen peas can be cooked in the microwave, or you can split open a can and eat them with a spoon. 

You asked for ‘little to no prep time’ – remember, food is food. You don’t have to make a presentable meal in order to eat. Just this morning I was hungry, but too sick to eat a proper breakfast, so I took a handful of shredded cheese and ate it out of my own palm like a horse. 

You can literally just eat some slices of deli ham and cheese. 

Yesterday I ate a cucumber like an apple, occasionally sprinkling salt on the end. 

Being elaborate with food is super fun, and I take pride in being able to do it, but when it comes down to taking care of yourself, just eating something is more important than preparing a meal. 

theonion:

NASA Says Presence Of Diving Board On Mars Confirms Planet May Have Once Contained Water

WASHINGTON—Saying the groundbreaking discovery could help shed new light on the history of the Red Planet, NASA announced Friday that a diving board found on Mars confirmed that the planet may have at one point contained water. “While the board itself is now completely cracked and arid, the very fact of its existence means that we can state with a high degree of certainty that water once appeared on the Martian surface,” said NASA acting administrator Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., telling reporters that after studying the length and springiness of the board, scientists had concluded that the surrounding water source had a maximum depth of 8 feet, though it likely tapered into a shallow end on the opposite side. “If you look closely, you can see indications of water damage on the board’s finish, as well as a slight rusting around the metal springs. We also uncovered a few desiccated fragments of what we believe was once a lifeguard chair in close proximity.” Lightfoot added that the presence of water did not necessarily suggest life on Mars, as any source near the diving board would most likely not have been potable due to high levels of chlorine.