Enjoy Ready To Eat Meals

1. MARCH 2018 | ISSUE NO. 3 XMRE ENJOY READY TO EAT MEALS ON YOUR CAMPING TRIPS

2. Enjoy Ready To Eat Meals On Your Camping Trips Are you interested in going camping? Whether you are a seasoned camper or just dipping your toes in the water, you will need to eat. Though there are all kinds of meals that you can plan for, ready to eat meals or MREs, are a great choice for most folks. There are several benefits to going this route, starting with convenience. Sure, you can take other foods from home with you. Granola and dried fruit are certainly great to snack on. If you have several different types of food that you are taking, you will need to be sure that you can fit  BY SAUL MISHKIN 2 | XMRE • MARCH 2018

3. them all together properly in your backpack. With the MREs, you can easily configure them together in a compact and tidy design. exerting yourself. However, come meal time, you will know that you have the protein, carbs, and fats to help replenish your body. You don't have to worry about figuring out exactly the right combinations of foods that you are packing because the meals have everything you need in them. Of course, you will still want to have some nutritious snacks to munch on so your body has the fuel needed when you are  These meals were originally designed for, and available only to, the military forces of the country. Because of this, the nutritional focus has been for those who are engaged in a lot of activity throughout the day. When you are hiking, fishing and camping, your fuel needs increase  3 | XMRE • MARCH 2018

4. similarly. Doesn't it sound great to know that you are eating the foods that help to keep the troops fed? research into providing the military forces with these easy to transport and consume package meals. Several decades ago, the government paid for the study and research of preserving foods for the troops. This has been a problem throughout history, and wars during the first half of the twentieth century brought the issue to the forefront of the political conversation. Since then, the government has continued to fund  While campers have sought effective ways to transport foods, the prepper movement has given the conversation an entirely new light. Countless folks across the nation are preparing themselves for the potential crisis that leaves everyone in a panic. Whether their community is subject to flooding or a target zone for  4 | XMRE • MARCH 2018

5. violence, these men, women, and families are getting food, water, and equipment prepared to take quickly if needed.  choices, so you can mix and match your favorites. Whether you want chicken, beef or pork, the choice is yours! In addition to the various meats, you also have access to flavorful vegetables and fruits that you love. Each of the meals has a dessert as well, so you don't have to worry about feeling deprived. So, what does that mean to campers? It means that the prepackaged foods are even easier to find than ever before. There is a demand for these meals, which translates into you being able to find the ones that you want fast. Another reason that you should consider choosing ready to eat meals for your camping trips is the delicious flavor The meals are available in all kinds of  5 | XMRE • MARCH 2018

6. that you will find in each of the packages. After all, you want to enjoy meals that are yummy in addition to giving your body the wide range of nutrients necessary to replenish you while you are camping. dense snacks are a great way to help keep your body fueled throughout the adventure. Dried fruits, nuts, and granola are just a few of the options available to complement your prepackaged meals. It is important that you plan well for your camping trips. Regarding your meals, you will want to be sure that everyone in your party will have a solid breakfast, lunch, and dinner for every day that you plan to be out camping. Additionally, nutrient  Now that you have figured out how many meals you are going to need, you need to decide which ones you want to eat. Though you might be tempted to focus your purchase on just one or two of the meals that sound interesting, that is  6 | XMRE • MARCH 2018

7. a bad idea if your trip is longer than a day. Eating any food several days in a row can diminish your enjoyment of the product. And, if you happen not to find that one to be your favorite, you are still stuck eating it right then. At least if you have several meals to choose from you retain control over when you are going to eat them. Switch things up so you can try all of them once before you determine how to divvy out the rest of your meals. Some folks decide to order a few of the meals and try them at home first. Although you might think it wasteful, it is a great way to ensure that you are happy with the foods that you choose. Instead of making it your meal for the evening, try it along with a few other people so you can all get an idea of the various flavors. Your significant other, children or even neighbors are all potential candidates. Anyone that you know who is interested in these types of meals, including  7 | XMRE • MARCH 2018

8. campers and preppers, can participate in the event. In fact, you might even set up a thing where a few of you all bring one of the meals, and everyone can sample from their own and the others. However, it is important not to let the numbers get out of control. hit the trails, go fishing or otherwise camp out, you need to be sure that you have the right foods to replenish your body. Prepackaged meals that are all ready to eat are a great option to prevent fatigue. Along with plenty of water, your body will be refreshed and ready for the next day. Camping is a lot of fun, but it requires a great deal of energy. Quite often, this is more than what folks are accustomed to in their daily lives. If you are planning to  view more 8 | XMRE • MARCH 2018

9. Be A Voice Not An Echo       “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson MARCH 2018 • XMRE | 9 VERTIGO STUDIO