Recent change in life circumstances, and now I’m trying to figure out how to be an adult about food. I want to focus on eating healthy. I have very little foundational knowledge, so I need ELI5-level content. I’d love some online resources that I could use to learn. In-person classes are not a great fit. Anyone have any recommendations?
Jamie Oliver’s cookbooks are nice and simple. 30 Minute Meals is worth a look. His cooking shows are pretty informative and not too complex. He’ll give tips like “don’t cook the chicken on too high a heat or it will go tough” or whatever.
Also, here are his “quick meals” recipes on his website https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/category/course/quick-fixes/
“Chicken breast on a salad” or “Steak / chops / sausages with salad” is a good go to. Learn to make a simple garden salad and a chunk of meat with a sauce or some spices out of a packet. Nandos lemon and herb spices are great.
Here’s some basic nutrition information from the world health organisation: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet
And here’s anther from the USDA https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/adults