Re: MRE's...any good ones in the latest batches?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael N</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have had a Gastric Bypass then MRE's are definitely not for you . Your gonna want High Quality protiens and nutritional supplements . I would venture a guess that Jerked meats (Beef , Turkey or whatever) , Protein bars and quality protein shake mixes along with whatever vitamins you take are gonna serve you better and be just as portable . </div></div>
True Michael, but at this point in my surgery, i'm able to eat most anything, i just have to make sure I get my protein in. I do pack along alot of jerky - I go thru a couple deer a year in jerky alone. My dehydrator gets a workout, that's for certain. I'm not much on the shakes, as you have to consume them in full immediately after mixing because the protein breaks down over time. anything not drunk in a half hour is basically flavored water (according to my NUT). I do have to keep up with my vitamins, and I always have bars handy...but sometimes you want a MEAL. that's the reason I was leaning towards MRE's...but after looking at them again it's just A)too much food, B)horrible fat/carb/protein profile C)alot of bulk food which i don't need/can't have
I may indeed have to resort to packing and creating my own meals. cooked beans that have been dried work well, and I can make soup base from homemade soup with the dehydrator and some fruit leather inserts for the dehyd. I might try to make powdered eggs too and see how they come out, the mountain house ones are pretty fawkin gross if you ask me. Cheese travels well too, and is a good source of fat and protein for me.
Oh well, I guess i'm oscar hotel on this thread - feel free to swap your favorite MRE flavors amongst yourselves LOL
