Eating on the road

[iceberg]

Burritos are for when you get BACK to la

 

[jmjbassplayer]

Thank you. Iceberg, you said it ALL.

 

[Big John66]

Lots of fresh fruit, some protein, easy on the booze/party favors. And LOTS of water, espiecially during shed season. You can get dehydrated real quick doing outdoor shows. When the dehydration sets in, you're usually toast for about 2 days.

 

[JimmyM]

Thank you. Iceberg, you said it ALL.

bah, you hollywood types with your proximity to mexico giving you burrito superiority.

 

[wonderjosh]

This thread is making me hungry.

 

[spaz21387]

no grilled cheese eather?

 

[deaf pea]

Subway . . . . . .

good, FRESH food . . .

 

[analog-cabin]

Big up the Pho!!!

Always check the Phở Finder

 

[akaTRENT]

I forgot to mention. Gas Station krispy Kremes are ALWAYS a must.

 

[Jim Campbell]

Hi Justin,

I have playing gigs much more regularly over the past year and it got me thinking about nutrition while on the road.
I often find myself in situations where I have to go for fast food because theres no other options, or I get caught out with a late sound check and don't get to eat at all. As someone who has toured extensively, do you have any advice on the subject.

Ps. I do realise how goofy this sounds : )

a cooler,and a little planning....there are supermarkets everywhere and i never had trouble finding them close to the interstate....stock up during the day and you won't be looking for a cheeseburger at 4 am....a small bbq kit,as a lot of rest areas have bbqs
.....eating well on the road has never been easier...

 

[The Lurker]

I didn't know anyone else ate Pho, let alone knew what it was. amazing bowl of goodness I can taste it right now thinking about it

Me too!

 

[ThudThudThud]

One trick I found (working, although I wished it was available when I was touring) is that every supermarket now carries the little plastic bottles of Protein drinks and fruit smoothies. I went for a couple years not actually eating a solid lunch and drinking these (or Smoothie Store) drinks. I don't eat breakfast normally. Very nutritious, not fattening, very satisfying, and usually full of fruit/veggies/yoghurt. Small sensible meal in the evening, and no bloated feeling. Lost a lot of 'bulk.' Gave me lots of energy, and put me in a good mood. That plus V8, and you're good to go.

Disclaimer: I am not a nuts and twigs health freak.

 

[mellowgerman]

I say take a cooler with you and keep it stocked with fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, etc), cheese, and some wheat bread. All you need.

 

[Blueszilla]

Vodka, Double cheese bacon burgers and plenty of Peruvian marching powder...in moderation of course.

Yes, the 'no memory' diet. It wore me down after a while. O' course I was a lot younger then.

 

[pbass2]

.....eating well on the road has never been easier...

I agree, it's easier than ever generally to find something pretty clean and healthy, one way or another. The part I still find a BIG challenge is getting enough quality exercise. Endless sitting on planes, in buses and vans, airport lobbies . . .ugh. That wrecks me more than crappy food . . .

 

[GhettoBrassGuy]

I hate Subway just because of this...eat it nearly everyday for 3 months and it all tastes like cardboard. I bring a cooler and stock it as often as I can. It's a bit of a pain, but saves money while on the road and it's healthier than the fast food.

 

[belaxa]

Next time you´re visiting Argentina, I´ll make you a parrillada.
You and your friends will be welcomed in my house.

 

[pasta4lnch]

man - I'm finding this topic the hardest to deal w/ lately. I was recently diagnosed w/ Celiacs . . . allergy to gluten ie: no wheat, oats, barley etc. I find I can live w/o beer and burgers (though barely ) but it's the food on the go that is the hardest.

I've learned to bring food everywhere, but it's just typically a PITA!

 

[Staccato]

Big daily vitamins from GNC stores cost $5 per week, and are sold in larger plastic bottles. Now, don't be the drugstore for the band, make them buy their own. You should be supplementing your iffy diet with a well known multi vitamin, not a cheaper vitamin alternative.

Get a load of yogurt, strawberries, apples, bananas and mix it up, or cut it up for a meal. You would have enough for a second meal to go into a cooler. Fruit and yogurt will keep in a cooler until the next day. Find a plastic barrier (or cup) that will keep fruit from touching the ice, and cut the fruit one meal at a time.

Since you are supposed to eat several servings of veggies, or fruit per day, you can eat fruit + yogurt around the clock. If you want some filler, keep a box of crackers/peanut butter handy. The peanut butter will last longer in a cooler, or cool place.

 

[skwee]

I think it all comes down to research. I tour about 120 days each year, so food is very important. Google maps is your friend, because you can always put in the address of where you are going, and do a local search for restaurants, specific food, type, etc. (I also use this to line up a place to go after shows when friends/family are in the audience in another town for a pint.


Oh, and stock up on granola bars or whatever your favorite healthy snack is.