Jun 27 2008
Eating Vegetarian While Camping
Believe it or not, there are ways to get your protein off the land when camping or hiking. Edible plants (seaweed, wild lettuce and spinach, etc.) and nuts (acorns, chestnuts, walnuts, etc.) are a great way to keep your energy up.
Depending on the area where you will be camping, it’s best to do some research and bring along a guidebook. You definitely want to be able to identify and avoid poisonous plants, berries and nuts.
Dandelions are common edible plants, which you can eat for vitamin C. If you cook their leaves over the fire, you can make a variation on Italian greens. Other minerals can be found in a tree’s sap and inner bark.
If eating off of the land isn’t for you, bring along the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Also protein bars and nut mixes can be easily packed.
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