Comments on: I’m going camping but i have hypertension, so what foods should i bring?

By: justme

justme — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:59:41 +0000

Take plenty of dried fruit and unsalted nuts. Take fruit that’s heartier, such as apples and oranges. Oatmeal or instant hot cereal for the mornings. Low sodium canned soups and fresh veggies that will keep, such as carrots, potatoes, green beans. Whole grain bread. I have no idea what to suggest in the way of meat. Don’t forget to bring your meds!

Edit: Oops! Just noticed this is in vegetarian. Skip the comment on the meat. Maybe some canned beans or bean soup?

By: purplepassion

purplepassion — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:59:41 +0000

The problem with getting food that will last for days is that it usually needs preserving(salt) to do so.

Canned beans, potatoes, Salmon, tuna fish, fruit bowls(4pk) vegetable soup,powdered milk,low-salt peanut butter, jelly, cereal, bread, syrup, canned tuna and coffee/tea.

Powdered mixes for biscuits or pancakes are easy to carry and prepare, as is dried pasta. There are plenty of powdered sauce mixes that can be used over pasta, but check the required ingredient list. Carry items like dried pasta, rice, and baking mixes in plastic bags and take only the amount you’ll need.

Have a safe trip and don’t forget your meds =)

By: Skully

Skully — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:59:41 +0000

Go to a co-op and load up on dried fruits, unsalted nuts, puddings in small containers, etc.

By: Dave M

Dave M — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:59:39 +0000

O.K. I hate to cook and salt is bad for me so, my answer will reflect that. Assuming you will have an iced down cooler, I would take hummus and some healthy crackers or bread. Fruits that last longer are apples. Maybe some grapes too. There are also some canned northern beans, peas, and corn that come non or low salted. You just have to search them out. I mix the three together. But that makes a lot, so maybe you could share with someone else.
Also, there are some good cereals such as Kashi Lean that are good for you.
I have found that there’s nothing wrong with eating the same thing over and over on camping trips. It can be boring, but it’s often the healthy way to go. Besides, did you go camping to eat or enjoy the outdoors? I also have taken along some of those granola type bars, which some are good for you and some aren’t, so check the ingredients first.
Oh, and carrots are GREAT for campouts. They don’t have to be kept cold, but it’s nice when they are. And you can cook them too if you wish, but I don’t.