FOOD HELP

emg9
emg9 Posts: 112
in Food and Nutrition
so i'm going to a music festival soon and it lasts 4 days. in those four days the food that'll be there will probably be all fast food burgers etc :( does anyone know what foods i can take that are low cal, and will last a day or two? i'm taking some low cal cereal bar things but i'm thinking, for dinner & lunch i'd like to avoid fast food at all costs!!! thanksss

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  • emg9
    emg9 Posts: 112
    :(:(
  • Papabear0428
    Papabear0428 Posts: 63
    How about some lean turkey or a roast turkey, fruit cups and raw veggies like carrots and broccoli?
  • Papabear0428
    Papabear0428 Posts: 63
    How about some lean turkey or a roast turkey, fruit cups and raw veggies like carrots and broccoli?

    I meant roast a chicken...
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I don't know how you would get your food to stay good for 4 days unless you have access to ice. Is this like a pitch-a-tent-and-stay-for-4-days kinda thing, or do you stay somewhere else that would have a fridge?
  • BeantownSooner
    BeantownSooner Posts: 254
    I was going to say the same thing as the above poster that it might be difficult to keep fresh healthy stuff for that long. What about just going "Atkins" style, i.e. no carb for the event. Grab the burger and throw away the buns. A bag of apples will keep for that long, bananas, get some all natural peanut butter and whole wheat bread. Protein bars. Nuts (unsalted)
  • emg9
    emg9 Posts: 112
    I don't know how you would get your food to stay good for 4 days unless you have access to ice. Is this like a pitch-a-tent-and-stay-for-4-days kinda thing, or do you stay somewhere else that would have a fridge?

    yeah its a camping event. no fridge unfortunately!
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
    I would pack nut mixes and Larabars. And any fruits that don't need to be refrigerated. You could also look into a protein/supplement powder that you could just mix with water.
  • toysbigkid
    toysbigkid Posts: 545 Member
    veggies, fruits, nuts, peanut butter and pita bread, bring the package, protein bars.. then just eat the burger...atkins shakes, the kind that's a meal. pita chips
  • ABQsheila
    ABQsheila Posts: 46 Member
    Here's an idea.....create your own "shake mix" with powdered skim milk, protein powder (maybe chocolate), and a little artificial sweetener. Add the mix and water to one of those shaker containers, a bit of ice from a vendor, and you've got a pretty good breakfast. with a piece of fresh fruit.

    Look for Justin's individual packets of almond and peanut peanut butter and individual packets of "trail mix." Maybe a packet of tuna or salmon....some have crackers and mayo. Apples and oranges, maybe grapes. will keep for 4 days. And individual containers of fruit that are designed for lunches would work, too. I think they also make those individual containers with green beans and peas,.

    Vegetables will be the hardest. I'd start out with a cooler with bags of carrots, celery, broccoli, maybe hummus. Small tomatoes will last 4 days without refrigeration. I keep mine on the counter for over a week sometimes.
  • emg9
    emg9 Posts: 112
    thanks for all your suggestions, some really helpful ideas :)
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Oh yeah, they have tuna in pouches now! I forgot about those.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,284 Member
    Beef jerky wont spoil and its great for protein.
  • MariFitBody
    MariFitBody Posts: 287 Member
    Nuts. Protein bars or powders. Canned tuna ummm theres not to many options without a fridge... veggies fruits.
  • slindsey137
    slindsey137 Posts: 214 Member
    Dried fruits. For long trips I buy a couple of pounds of whole carrots and make carrot sticks. They can last for a while without refrigeration. Its my favorite snack. I would still keep a cooler with some ice though. If its an option, you can buy small electric coolers that plug into a cigarette lighter in the car. I love mine.

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