"Survival Kits."

[NeonJungle]

Do y'all remember the survival kits that B/B/H mentioned in _Firm for Life_? That was such a great concept, a "survival kit." Though the moniker is a bit extreme, it's such a good idea to keep a few things handy to keep a person from choosing to go through the drive-through or grab a bag of chips for easy access when hungry.

I have packages of water packed tuna and bags of salad and cans of nuts that I can easily package to take on the road when traveling, and know where I can buy fruit to supplement it.

Do you have a version of a survival kit?

[Titus2woman]

I really need help with this right now. All the things I used to include in a "survival kit" my nursing son is allergic to~nuts and nut butters, dairy of any kind, soy, and eggs. HELP! (((((HUGS))))) and thanks! sandi~forgot to add fish to that list!

[Willow52]

For a survival kit I usually take along a protein bar, fruit, & water. Dry cereal is also good for munching. If the weather isn't too warm, string cheese is nice.

[Vanessa]

I take almonds with me everywhere I go!

[Ginger]

sandi, are you able to keep some lemon or herb grilled or baked chicken breasts or lean beef in the fridge to make a quick salad or sandwich? if i read your post correctly, it didn't look like that was on the list of allergens. i like to have cooked chicken ready, sometimes i even eat it plain.

i applaud you for continuing to nurse. i know it can be tough to nurse w/o the allergies, but to continue w/ all the restrictions...way to go! what a mom! :)

[NeonJungle]

Sandi, that's so tough, because if he doesn't grow out of the nut allergy, you'll have to be a "dictator," almost, since peanut oils and other nut oils are used in so many foods! Hugs to you.

I'd agree with lean protreins like chicken, and also add some lean pork, some good, nutrient-rich-but-stripped-of-fat red meat, and dark leafy greens like fresh spinach for nutrients when your DS gets of an age where he can eat these things.

Be sure to check the labels of baby food for the "chemical name" of any sort of peanut oil. I dont' know what that name might be, but if you google "peanut allergy" there probably would be tons of hits. :) Good luck!

[Firm Believer]

My favorite survival kits include: Nonfat plain yogurt with sugar-free lowfat granola; Nonfat plain yogurt with fresh raspberries; 4 dried apricots and 12 pistashios; apple and 1T peanut butter; apple and 1 oz lowfat cheese; also Genisoy soy chips (a serving is *20*)

[NeonJungle]

Lisa, I'll have to try those Genisoy soy chips! Thanks for the tip!

[fatkat555]

I travel for a living so I used to take jerkey along for protein. Also, those bagged nuts with raisens have saved me a few times.

[cyana]

I'm a serious believer in survival kits - whether you keep things in your purse, desk, or carry-on bag.

Some of my usual suspects - nuts, protein bars, string cheese, apples, dried fruit, tuna in the pouch, turkey jerky. You can make your own trail mix and customize it to suit your taste. If you want to "cheat" it a bit, toss some of the mini chocolate chips in with the dried fruits and nuts. The little cans of V8 (I use the reduced sodium variety) are very portable.

Included in my desk version - canned soup, dehydrated soup. You can also buy the cups of dehydrated oatmeal or mixed grain breakfast cereals - just add hot water.

And I couldn't survive without ziplock sandwich/snack/freezer bags. The smaller bags are great for snacks. Quart size freezer bags are good for larger quantities of nuts when you're going to be on the road for days. And if you like almonds, the "points" don't poke through the freezer bags as easily.