What to eat while traveling!?

reasonibreath
reasonibreath Posts: 15
in Food and Nutrition
Hello,
I will be travelling about 3,000 miles by bus, travelling straight for about 3 days. Only with 4 bus transfers, longest lay over is an hour.
I'm moving from Oregon to New Jersey, I need to eat healthy because I get sick (migraines, horrible stomach aches, fibromyalgia acts up, etc.) if I don't.
What sort of easy foods besides nuts, fruits, etc. like... more specific can you guys help me with?

Any help is much appreciated!

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  • EvaBinz
    EvaBinz Posts: 3 Member
    I travelled once from Eugene, OR to OH by bus. It was quite a trip! I did like you...nuts and fruit. Plenty of water [make sure you carry a bottle with you]. You won't have much time for any quality food, so just try to find the best you can whenever and wherever you stop.

    Can you find out if there will be other stops along the highway @ restaurants, etc. and what kind? The bus stations we changed over in didn't have very much in the way of nutrition at all.
  • MooMooooo
    MooMooooo Posts: 306 Member
    When I'm travelling I like tins of baked beans - super healthy, satisfying and doesn't require any special storage (just don't forget a spoon)
  • reasonibreath
    reasonibreath Posts: 15
    I'm concerned (first time travelling alone, and the first time I will have ever traveled by bus (I was homeschooled and then went to a private school)) that there won't be time to go to the bathroom, even if there are bathrooms available. I can send you the schedule transfers.. I have the whole, stops, etc. but since I don't know you....... I figured I probably shouldn't.
    I'll look and see if they're any stops along the way that I'd be able to do.
    How much time is there usually at the stops to get out and stretch, get food, go to the bathroom, etc.?
  • reasonibreath
    reasonibreath Posts: 15
    Just regular cans of baked beans?
  • reasonibreath
    reasonibreath Posts: 15
    I will only be able to take 3 bags with, and my service dog is coming with and the two carry-on's are going to have Bella's (service dog) stuff in it, along with some of my stuff and food as well.
  • vabchloser
    vabchloser Posts: 223 Member
    I work on the road, so I'll pack little snacks all the time. I'm assuming you have a little cooler?

    Carrots and hummus (individual packs of hummus that I get from Costco)
    Chicken foil packs w/ some mayo or the tuna snack packs
    Apple slices
    Yogurt
    Grilled chicken in a wrap with lettuce, tomato, onion and hummus
    Granola bars (with peanut butter for a few extra calories)
    Pretzels
    I'll make a container of Quinoa and keep it in my car for a couple days w/o refrigerating. Delish!
    Cheese slices (Harder cheeses don't even need refrigeration for several days. I take cheese backpacking.)
    Boiled eggs (Great at cooler room temperature for a couple of days.)
    Oranges
    Bananas...I could go on and on here!!

    Edit: AVACADOS!! YUMMY :)
  • reasonibreath
    reasonibreath Posts: 15
    Thank you for some great ideas!
  • reasonibreath
    reasonibreath Posts: 15
    What "harder" cheeses don't need refrigerating?
  • RumpusP
    RumpusP Posts: 163 Member
    One of the key things I pack is Vegan Dream Jerky. I order it online. Even if you're not specifically needing vegan food, it's very tasty, low cal, high protein. And light.
  • vabchloser
    vabchloser Posts: 223 Member
    What "harder" cheeses don't need refrigerating?
    http://blog.packitgourmet.com/2008/12/how-to-hike-with-cheese.html

    "If you’d like to take your cheese on a longer hike, opt for a hard cheese such as a Gruyere or an aged Gouda and they’ll last for the better part of a week, if not longer."

    I've had sharp cheddar last 4 days...and that was in the summer hiking.

    Pretty much if you google hiking food, you're going to find some great ideas on what to pack. It's like my back country trips without a stove!!!!

    Another idea - PB & J's ...and of course jerky!

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