Road nutrition

Do you eat worse when on the road? We cook, but I feel like we
overlook a
balanced diet in favor of what's convenient. I wouldn't mind some
nutrition
tips from people out there battling the same problem.
Sunny B.

I normally post over on a Recreation Vehicle news group and the
above question was presented. Now keep in mind that we travel most
of the year and are in a relatively small space for cooking. But we
do have camp fires and grills as well as miniature (so to speak)
kitchens. Just thought some one that had more cooking on mind than
traveling just might be able to help. We are some singles and
couples, but are usually older and retired.
--
BILL P.
Just Dog
&
ME

William Boyd wrote:
> [snip]
> I normally post over on a Recreation Vehicle news group and the
> above question was presented. Now keep in mind that we travel most
> of the year and are in a relatively small space for cooking. But we
> do have camp fires and grills as well as miniature (so to speak)
> kitchens. Just thought some one that had more cooking on mind than
> traveling just might be able to help. We are some singles and
> couples, but are usually older and retired.
> --
Our related experience is on boats rather than rv's. On boat trips
part of the adventure is seeing what we can get from our surroundings.
That's usually some kind of fish, but can also be crab or clams, and if
in the right place at the right time various wild berries. I doubt
that most of your road kill is as attractive, but there are sources
that tell about edibles like burdock and dandelions, nuts and roots and
berries. Perhaps as you hop along the byways you could track what the
locals most like to eat, that must change as you go along. At any
rate, don't worry about so-called nutrition, just take a one-a-day
vitamin. -aem

William Boyd wrote on 30 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking

> Road nutrition
>
> Do you eat worse when on the road? We cook, but I feel like we
> overlook a
> balanced diet in favor of what's convenient. I wouldn't mind some
> nutrition
> tips from people out there battling the same problem.
> Sunny B.
>
> I normally post over on a Recreation Vehicle news group and the
> above question was presented. Now keep in mind that we travel most
> of the year and are in a relatively small space for cooking. But we
> do have camp fires and grills as well as miniature (so to speak)
> kitchens. Just thought some one that had more cooking on mind than
> traveling just might be able to help. We are some singles and
> couples, but are usually older and retired.

Grilled assorted veggies brushed with a vinnegrette style salad dressing
(of your choice)can be very tasty and part of a well balanced diet.

I like to grill mixed together: zuchinni slabs, halfed largish button
mushrooms and bell pepper strips and brush them with a Italian vinegrette
styled dressing.

--
The eyes are the mirrors....
But the ears...Ah the ears.
The ears keep the hat up.

William Boyd wrote:
> Road nutrition
>
> Do you eat worse when on the road? We cook, but I feel like we
> overlook a
> balanced diet in favor of what's convenient. I wouldn't mind some
> nutrition
> tips from people out there battling the same problem.
> Sunny B.
>
(snippage)

I definitely indulge in restaurant meals when I travel because I rarely eat
"out" when I'm at home. We like to stay in those Extended Stay hotels with
a full kitchen where cooking is an option. In such cases I cook like I
would at home (exception being, there is no oven). I cook fish or chicken
on the stovetop; cook pasta to go with, then the next night, leftover pasta
mixed with sauteed veggies. Pretty simple and tasty.

I have never tried to cook in an RV, although we have some friends who also
do art shows who travel to the various shows in an RV and they do pretty
well with it. You should be able to eat healthy meals regardless. If you
have an RV you have cooking implements, a stove, a fridge, and a cooler if
not a freezer; you should be able to continue with preparing nutritious
meals. It's just a smaller kitchen, isn't it? So make what is "convenient"
(aka conveniently eating out) a trip to a local grocery store and
conveniently use leftovers. For example, some pasta as a side dish to fish
one night turns into pasta in a sauce tossed with sauteed veggies the next
night

Jill

On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:23:38 -0500, William Boyd
> wrote:

>Road nutrition
>
>Do you eat worse when on the road? We cook, but I feel like we
>overlook a
>balanced diet in favor of what's convenient. I wouldn't mind some
>nutrition
>tips from people out there battling the same problem.
>Sunny B.
>
>I normally post over on a Recreation Vehicle news group and the
>above question was presented. Now keep in mind that we travel most
>of the year and are in a relatively small space for cooking. But we
>do have camp fires and grills as well as miniature (so to speak)
>kitchens. Just thought some one that had more cooking on mind than
>traveling just might be able to help. We are some singles and
>couples, but are usually older and retired.

A friend of mine who has retired to his RV and travels constantly told
me he buys those packages of prewashed greens: romaine, mixed
lettuces, spinach, slaw, etc. These come in handy for quick and easy
salads. He also has a small gas grill (uses those small propane
bottles you see in camping supplies sections of mega-marts). I
suggested he get a grill topper for veggies, shrimp, etc. He wasn't
interested, but it might suit your needs.


modom

In article >,
William Boyd > wrote:

> Road nutrition
>
> Do you eat worse when on the road? We cook, but I feel like we
> overlook a balanced diet in favor of what's convenient. I wouldn't
> mind some nutrition tips from people out there battling the same problem.
> Sunny B.
>
> I normally post over on a Recreation Vehicle news group and the
> above question was presented. Now keep in mind that we travel most
> of the year and are in a relatively small space for cooking. But we
> do have camp fires and grills as well as miniature (so to speak)
> kitchens. Just thought some one that had more cooking on mind than
> traveling just might be able to help. We are some singles and
> couples, but are usually older and retired.

Do you have any health concerns such as diabetes, high cholesterol,
hypertension? If not, then why worry about it? You can maintain a
healthy diet while on the road, no problem. Just eat healthy foods. Even
if you find yourself eating at a fast food place such as McDonalds, you
can still order a salad and a grilled chicken sandwich instead of a
large serving of french fries and a quarter pounder hamburger, but if
you don't travel frequently and you don't have any major medical
conditions that require a special diet, why worry about it?

I travel a fair amount and I do try to keep to a healthy diet, but I
also allow myself some treats. In fact, I am booked for a long weekend
in Atlanta in a few weeks for a friend's wedding, then in January to San
Francisco and Las Vegas to attend two conferences.