Camping Foods to Keep you Healthy and Well-Nourished
Camping food choices are crucial because they
can determine whether your family ultimately has fun, or is too
tired and grouchy to enjoy themselves on your trip. Do you have an idea what type of foods are ideal to eat when you
are on camping? Your options are definitely limited, but with
planning you can make the right choices to have healthy and tasty
meals. How long will you be away?
Make sure that you do not under pack your camping food.
Always bring at least one extra day of food than you have planned to
actually stay out. It is better to have an extra supply rather than
be short-handed.
Pack Foods that are Light and Healthy
You want nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals that are light weight,
easy-to-store and non-perishable. Cereals, nuts, dried fruit and
candy are great snacks and can be mixed for an energy boosting trail
mix. All those ingredients are readily available in a grocery store
and can be made up before leaving and stored in an airtight
container.
Nutrition
Make sure that you take camping foods that make you feel full and
keep your energy level up.
Canned meats that do not require refrigeration and canned
vegetables are a good source of nutrition. Tuna fish and canned
chicken can be used in numerous recipes. Making stews out of canned
meats and canned vegetables will provide you a hearty meal that is
easy to prepare and easy to clean.
Salami does not need to be cooked and is great on crackers for a
snack. Beef jerky is a traditional camping snack that will provide
nutrition and boost energy while on the trail. Don't forget the can
opener!
Bring cereals and nuts stored in an airtight container. You can also bring drink mixes such as coffee and tea to mix with water. If you prefer easy-to-prepare warm meals, you can include in your camp menu several cups of soup packets where you just need to add some hot water and you now have a warm meal or snack in a few minutes. It is also good especially when you are on camping during cold weather.
Some Sweets
Bring some candy and dried fruits are excellent. But who can
resist a traditional s’more? Marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham
crackers are lightweight and can be carried and stored with ease.
Sitting down to a fire while roasting marshmallows and melting
chocolate onto the graham cracker is a fun way to satisfy the sweet
tooth.
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