Yes, there are a lot of foods that are normally taken along on camping trips that are not necessarily meant for The Paleo Diet, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy camping and communing with nature. You just need to do it a bit differently, which means bringing along different types of foods and tools to ensure that you can stick to your paleo diet no matter where you end up. Today we’re going to take a look at some tips for anyone who is following The Paleo Diet and is fond of camping. Let’s get started.
Invest in Camp Kitchen Gear
If you plan on taking frequent camping trips, it’s wise to have a good supply of items for your camp kitchen. Preparing paleo meals while camping requires a few special tools, including these three basics:
Source of Heat – Are you going to be using an open wood fire, or do you plan on cooking with charcoal? If you are camping at State and National parks, you will need to find out if there are grills that are separate from fire pits, or if they have the type that hangs over an open pit. If you are going to other areas where there are no amenities, you will want to have a small barbecue with you, just in case.
Cookware – Make sure that you are well-stocked with basic pieces of all-purpose cookware, including a cast-iron skillet, and a stock pot with a lid if you want to cook soups. You should also have a pair of tongs, a spatula, and a long-handled spoon. Some campers also like to bring along a frying pan for cooking breakfast foods. You should also have a few storage containers to help keep foods fresh.
Cooler – The Paleo Diet requires that you eat animal foods and a lot of other proteins. These foods need to be refrigerated, so you will need to make sure that you have a good cooler, and plenty of ice. If you are going to be camping for several days, look for a cooler that will keep foods cold for a minimum of three days.
Cook in Large Quantities
If you plan to be camping for long periods of time, it is a good idea to cook large amounts of food that can be reheated. For instance, you can cook a huge pot of soup, store it in jars or other containers in your cooler, and have meals for a few days that you can reheat quickly. If you are cooking burgers or dogs, make enough for a couple of meals, and you can reheat them later. It is always quicker and easier to reheat things than it is to cook them from scratch.
