How To Eat Healthy While Camping

Don’t Knock Easy To Assemble Meals

Although convenience can be a recipe for unhealthy food choices, not all of them are. Many easy to assemble meals can be quite healthy, such as sandwiches and homemade pizza on whole wheat pita bread. The control over the healthiness of each of these camping meals is entirely in the hands of the individual making them, provided they forgo the prepackaged varieties and buy the ingredients separately instead. For instance, pre-cut vegetables such as mushrooms and green peppers are easy to transport while camping, as is shredded cheese, whole wheat pita, and even pizza sauce. The same idea with vegetables works for making a sandwich, and using pre-cooked chicken can be the lean protein.

Never Forget Hydration

Just about all your time camping will be spent outside, save for at night while you sleep in a tent or trailer. Additionally, hiking, canoeing, portaging, and similar activities are all incredibly common when camping, which means staying hydrated is key to avoiding headaches, passing out, and simply functioning efficiently. It becomes even more important when the sun is shining overhead, and it's quite hot out. Thus, one of the most crucial pieces of advice to keep in mind when trying to be healthy while camping is to drink lots of water. You can bring a full water bottle on the first day, but after that, you will need to gather water on your own. For this, get a portable water filter and sterilization tablets or remember to boil the water thoroughly before drinking.