Guest guest Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 We just took a week long, gluten-free family vacation and I was thrilled with our food! Prior to our trip I plotted a course from airport to the closest Whole Foods and then to our final destination. It wasn't perfect but we had everything we needed and more. And the bonus was that Whole Foods has a sale on kombucha that week! For the plane ride we packed sandwiches, nuts, banana pancakes and raw food bars. Yup, we had to drink bottled water on the plane but I figured if that was my biggest downfall of the week, I was doing pretty well. Barb sells a water bottle at the warehouse that has a filter built into it. That was an option I hadn't thought about. Another issue I hadn't thought about was one that Lynn brought up to me this week. She pointed out that if you allow security to send your probiotics through the x-ray machine, you risk having the live cultures being killed off. She said she asked that they not be sent through and they allowed it. Being a trad foodie and traveling across the country with kids was very do-able. We were happy, well fed and stayed healthy. Taiha Wagner > > Forgot to mention that I also took 1000 Hills grass-fed beef steaks and wild smoked salmon too (which were apparently stolen somewhere > along the way as I didn't have them any longer when I arrived at my destination). > > Kathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 We just took a week long, gluten-free family vacation and I was thrilled with our food! Prior to our trip I plotted a course from airport to the closest Whole Foods and then to our final destination. It wasn't perfect but we had everything we needed and more. And the bonus was that Whole Foods has a sale on kombucha that week! For the plane ride we packed sandwiches, nuts, banana pancakes and raw food bars. Yup, we had to drink bottled water on the plane but I figured if that was my biggest downfall of the week, I was doing pretty well. Barb sells a water bottle at the warehouse that has a filter built into it. That was an option I hadn't thought about. Another issue I hadn't thought about was one that Lynn brought up to me this week. She pointed out that if you allow security to send your probiotics through the x-ray machine, you risk having the live cultures being killed off. She said she asked that they not be sent through and they allowed it. Being a trad foodie and traveling across the country with kids was very do-able. We were happy, well fed and stayed healthy. Taiha Wagner > > Forgot to mention that I also took 1000 Hills grass-fed beef steaks and wild smoked salmon too (which were apparently stolen somewhere > along the way as I didn't have them any longer when I arrived at my destination). > > Kathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 We just took a week long, gluten-free family vacation and I was thrilled with our food! Prior to our trip I plotted a course from airport to the closest Whole Foods and then to our final destination. It wasn't perfect but we had everything we needed and more. And the bonus was that Whole Foods has a sale on kombucha that week! For the plane ride we packed sandwiches, nuts, banana pancakes and raw food bars. Yup, we had to drink bottled water on the plane but I figured if that was my biggest downfall of the week, I was doing pretty well. Barb sells a water bottle at the warehouse that has a filter built into it. That was an option I hadn't thought about. Another issue I hadn't thought about was one that Lynn brought up to me this week. She pointed out that if you allow security to send your probiotics through the x-ray machine, you risk having the live cultures being killed off. She said she asked that they not be sent through and they allowed it. Being a trad foodie and traveling across the country with kids was very do-able. We were happy, well fed and stayed healthy. Taiha Wagner > > Forgot to mention that I also took 1000 Hills grass-fed beef steaks and wild smoked salmon too (which were apparently stolen somewhere > along the way as I didn't have them any longer when I arrived at my destination). > > Kathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 If you're going through security, the x-ray scanners at the personal screening point are low dose and shouldn't hurt probiotics. I've taken them through before. The HIGH doses used on CHECKED luggage are too much. If you're truly that worried, you can have basically anything hand checked you want but expect to get scrutinized for it. I used to be a pro photographer back in the film era and it was a pain. yogurt can't join you on the flight either, I found out Ok, I've backpacked several times and I travel quite a bit. When I have time, I try to have an NT compatible menu. Here's some of my ideas: dehydrated cooked ground beef (seasoned) can be added to almost any backpacking meal you want to cook. You should add water and rehydrate in the morning if you plan to just boil water and rehydrate an instant meal. If you are cooking the meal you can add it to the cooking liquid. I have made spagetti out of it (use brown rice pasta), a can of tomato paste (or a tube if you're going light), some spices in a baggie and your meat. What a meal! parm cheese if you please too!(email me for more directions if you want) homemade jerky is great dehydrate veggies, fruits, nuts, whatever you like and make your own trail mix. I concur with Larabar, but they're awfully high in sugar. One other bar I have found acceptable is " Organic Food Bar " organicfoodbar.com and they have a few tasty varieties. There are a couple others but they don't seem to last long, Like Greens & Whey (if you like to store this stuff for emergencies etc.) No soy. They don't sell them by me anymore. hard cheeses and meats, like others have suggested are tasty when you're hungry. hard boiled eggs (or even raw ones) if you pack them right are good for a day, raw for as long as you can keep them from breaking. Bring along a little jar of butter or coconut oil to cook them in and you've got a great meal. bacon also lasts long and you should cook it before you go and just reheat or eat cold. baked potatoes can be made on the campfire the night before and eaten as a lunchtime snack. stuff with veggies, butter etc. If you're only going for ONE day, you have a ton of options. Longer you have to get more creative. There are a few brands of organic freeze dried meals in the backpacking/outdoor stores like REI. If you're not sensitive to MSG, there's dozens of choices, if you are you'll have to be more picky because even the organic meals include some MSG-like ingredients. My last advice is to relax, and unless you've got serious food allergies or something just enjoy your vacation and not stress too much about the food. pack extra snacks, you'll be eating more than you realize. Good luck and have a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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