Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

The article discusses how campers often consume processed foods high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar during trips, despite the health benefits of outdoor activities. Dietitian Aaron Owens Mayhew advocates for eating similar nutritious meals outdoors as at home, suggesting alternatives like bran cereal with powdered milk, instant brown rice, quinoa, and herb-seasoned dishes. Rashad Frazier of Camp Yoshi emphasizes prepping meals at home to simplify cooking at camp.