<![CDATA[Outdoor Herbivore: Latest News]]> https://outdoorherbivore.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:09:52 +0000 <![CDATA[2023 Updates]]> https://outdoorherbivore.com/topics/2023-updates/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:57:10 +0000 https://outdoorherbivore.com/topics/2023-updates/ We're streamlining a few products this year to keep prices as favorable as possible. We're reducing packaging this year for several products. So far, Open Sky Yasai, Lemony Herb Quinoa Salad, and Pesto Herbilicous will no longer contain an inner plastic bag of the mix with a separate olive oil packet. The oil will be part of the meal, and when you open the pouch, it will be ready to rehydrate when opened.

The Advantages:

  1. Fewer steps - just open, remove the oxygen packet, and hydrate.
  2. Less mess - the olive oil packets can't burst and leak and make a mess.
  3. Less packaging - eliminates the dry mix packet and olive oil packet.
  4. Reduces cost - fewer production steps means more favorable prices for you.


Disadvantages:

  1. You'll need to fish out the small oxygen absorber packet from the food.
  2. You can't skip the oil if you're on an oil-free diet.

]]> We're streamlining a few products this year to keep prices as favorable as possible. We're reducing packaging this year for several products. So far, Open Sky Yasai, Lemony Herb Quinoa Salad, and Pesto Herbilicous will no longer contain an inner plastic bag of the mix with a separate olive oil packet. The oil will be part of the meal, and when you open the pouch, it will be ready to rehydrate when opened.

The Advantages:

  1. Fewer steps - just open, remove the oxygen packet, and hydrate.
  2. Less mess - the olive oil packets can't burst and leak and make a mess.
  3. Less packaging - eliminates the dry mix packet and olive oil packet.
  4. Reduces cost - fewer production steps means more favorable prices for you.


Disadvantages:

  1. You'll need to fish out the small oxygen absorber packet from the food.
  2. You can't skip the oil if you're on an oil-free diet.

]]> <![CDATA[Some of your meals contain a salt packet. Does the sodium content listed on your nutrition facts include the salt packet?]]> https://outdoorherbivore.com/topics/does-the-sodium-content-listed-on-your-nutrition-facts-include-the-salt-packet/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:57:39 +0000 https://outdoorherbivore.com/topics/does-the-sodium-content-listed-on-your-nutrition-facts-include-the-salt-packet/ Some of our meals include an .6 gram iodized salt packet for hikers who desire more salt. This is not included in the sodium content listed on the nutrition facts. If you use the extra salt packet, it adds 240 mg of sodium to the meal.

]]> Some of our meals include an .6 gram iodized salt packet for hikers who desire more salt. This is not included in the sodium content listed on the nutrition facts. If you use the extra salt packet, it adds 240 mg of sodium to the meal.

]]> <![CDATA[​Where do most Hikers Resupply on the PCT?]]> https://outdoorherbivore.com/topics/where-do-most-hikers-resupply-on-the-pct/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:50:15 +0000 https://outdoorherbivore.com/topics/where-do-most-hikers-resupply-on-the-pct/ Outdoor Herbivore sends packages year-round to all resupply points along the PCT. Here's a list of where we notice hikers frequently need resupply boxes sent:

  • Warner Springs, CA
  • Bishop, CA
  • Kennedy Meadows (South) Inyokern, CA
  • Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) Lakeshore, CA
  • Sierra City, CA
  • Crater Lake, OR
  • Shelter Cove Resort Crescent, OR
  • Sisters, OR
  • Timberline Lodge, OR
  • Trout Lake, WA
  • Snoqualmie Pass, WA
  • Stehekin, WA

See this list for all PCT Resupply Shipping Destinations

Many PCT hikers place orders as they are hiking. Most PCT hikers ship General Delivery to the Post Office using our 'Best Rate' shipping service. The 'Best Rate' service is our cheapest shipping option which uses USPS Priority Mail to anywhere on the PCT that accepts USPS. Some resupply locations (i.e., VVR, Muir Trail Ranch, Shelter Cove, Elk Lake Resort, Stevens Pass) have specific instructions for the shipping carrier and order holds. For instance, if a location accepts FedEx only, you must make sure you select FedEx as your shipping option. If the destination is Post Office/PO Box/USPS, please select our 'Best Rate' service. We do our best to make sure orders get shipped correctly to the resupply destination. If we notice you've made a mistake on addressing your order to a resupply location, we'll let you know about it ASAP.

Shipping cost for PCT Resupply is as follows:

  • Order subtotal less than $50 = $7.99 Shipping
  • Order subtotal between $50 to $199 = $9.99 Shipping
  • Order subtotal over $199 = $0 Free Shipping
]]> Outdoor Herbivore sends packages year-round to all resupply points along the PCT. Here's a list of where we notice hikers frequently need resupply boxes sent:

  • Warner Springs, CA
  • Bishop, CA
  • Kennedy Meadows (South) Inyokern, CA
  • Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) Lakeshore, CA
  • Sierra City, CA
  • Crater Lake, OR
  • Shelter Cove Resort Crescent, OR
  • Sisters, OR
  • Timberline Lodge, OR
  • Trout Lake, WA
  • Snoqualmie Pass, WA
  • Stehekin, WA

See this list for all PCT Resupply Shipping Destinations

Many PCT hikers place orders as they are hiking. Most PCT hikers ship General Delivery to the Post Office using our 'Best Rate' shipping service. The 'Best Rate' service is our cheapest shipping option which uses USPS Priority Mail to anywhere on the PCT that accepts USPS. Some resupply locations (i.e., VVR, Muir Trail Ranch, Shelter Cove, Elk Lake Resort, Stevens Pass) have specific instructions for the shipping carrier and order holds. For instance, if a location accepts FedEx only, you must make sure you select FedEx as your shipping option. If the destination is Post Office/PO Box/USPS, please select our 'Best Rate' service. We do our best to make sure orders get shipped correctly to the resupply destination. If we notice you've made a mistake on addressing your order to a resupply location, we'll let you know about it ASAP.

Shipping cost for PCT Resupply is as follows:

  • Order subtotal less than $50 = $7.99 Shipping
  • Order subtotal between $50 to $199 = $9.99 Shipping
  • Order subtotal over $199 = $0 Free Shipping
]]> <![CDATA[Product List Catalog]]> https://outdoorherbivore.com/http://blog.outdoorherbivore.com/food-allergens/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 13:07:17 +0000 https://outdoorherbivore.com/http://blog.outdoorherbivore.com/food-allergens/ "I can't eat ____. Do you have a list of all of your food allergens?"

Outdoor Herbivore maintains a product attribute spreadsheet that summarizes common food allergens, such as soy, dairy, tree nuts, and gluten for our products. This list also contains other useful information, including the calorie content, weight, and common food allergens such as soy, dairy, gluten, and nightshade ingredients.

]]> "I can't eat ____. Do you have a list of all of your food allergens?"

Outdoor Herbivore maintains a product attribute spreadsheet that summarizes common food allergens, such as soy, dairy, tree nuts, and gluten for our products. This list also contains other useful information, including the calorie content, weight, and common food allergens such as soy, dairy, gluten, and nightshade ingredients.

]]> <![CDATA[Looking for products with turmeric?]]> https://outdoorherbivore.com/products-with-turmeric/ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 07:44:26 +0000 https://outdoorherbivore.com/products-with-turmeric/ Whether you are experiencing sore hips or knee pain from hiking, an injury such as a twisted ankle, or just a bad headache, there are certain foods you can eat to ease the pain. In Outdoor Herbivore's Food RX, you’ll find a list of foods that contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds to help counteract inflammation and soreness in the body. 

Turmeric: anti-inflammatory benefits

Ever wonder why prepared mustard is yellow? The color comes from the spice turmeric. Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, is a golden yellow root that is native to India. It is commonly dried, ground into a fine powder, and sold as a spice. It has a long tradition for its healing properties, use as a seasoning (especially in Indian curries), and as a skin dye for important ceremonies. Turmeric is a complex medicinal food which contains many known active beneficial constituents.

Turmeric dried and powdered

Why it works for pain & inflammation

Turmeric contains a mixture of phenolic compounds; the chief one is curcumin, a very powerful anti-inflammatory substance. This compound inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), an enzyme in the body that becomes elevated with inflammation, especially from joint pain and stiffness caused by arthritis. In fact, some people find turmeric capsules offer better relief for their osteoarthritis than the drug Celebrex.

For pain, curcumin has been shown to be just as effective as Ibuprofen, but without any toxic side effects. Common OTC non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can cause adverse gastrointestinal side effects, increased heart failure, or inhibited blood clotting. Turmeric has no such side effects. Curcumin is also an antiviral and helps speed up the healing of wounds. You can dab it directly on a wound as an antibacterial before adding a bandaid.

Turmeric may provide further pharmacological benefits. It has demonstrated positive results for preventing health conditions such as Alzheimer’s, MS, and cancer. Research is underway to study how these complex synergistic interactions work together to make it such a valuable herb.

How it tastes

Turmeric spice has a warm aromatic zest and a mildly bitter and peppery flavor, reminiscent of ginger.

Food use

Add about one teaspoon per day of powdered turmeric with food. Increase your intake by adding an extra squirt of mustard on sandwiches. Start sprinkling turmeric spice on rice, soups, pasta, eggs and potatoes. Add it to hot teas. Add turmeric with black pepper to enhance the absorption of curcumin. For more severe pain, add up to 5 teaspoons of turmeric per day.

 

Meals with Turmeric

'Cheddar' Mac - vegan mac n cheese
Savory Lentil Simmer - lentil soup
Sunrise Tofu Scramble - vegan breakfast
Lickety-Split Lentils - vegan rice curry
Quinoa 'Cheddar' Mac (Gluten Free) - vegan, gluten-free mac n cheese

Cheddar Garden Herb - vegan cheddar sauce


]]> Whether you are experiencing sore hips or knee pain from hiking, an injury such as a twisted ankle, or just a bad headache, there are certain foods you can eat to ease the pain. In Outdoor Herbivore's Food RX, you’ll find a list of foods that contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds to help counteract inflammation and soreness in the body. 

Turmeric: anti-inflammatory benefits

Ever wonder why prepared mustard is yellow? The color comes from the spice turmeric. Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, is a golden yellow root that is native to India. It is commonly dried, ground into a fine powder, and sold as a spice. It has a long tradition for its healing properties, use as a seasoning (especially in Indian curries), and as a skin dye for important ceremonies. Turmeric is a complex medicinal food which contains many known active beneficial constituents.

Turmeric dried and powdered

Why it works for pain & inflammation

Turmeric contains a mixture of phenolic compounds; the chief one is curcumin, a very powerful anti-inflammatory substance. This compound inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), an enzyme in the body that becomes elevated with inflammation, especially from joint pain and stiffness caused by arthritis. In fact, some people find turmeric capsules offer better relief for their osteoarthritis than the drug Celebrex.

For pain, curcumin has been shown to be just as effective as Ibuprofen, but without any toxic side effects. Common OTC non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can cause adverse gastrointestinal side effects, increased heart failure, or inhibited blood clotting. Turmeric has no such side effects. Curcumin is also an antiviral and helps speed up the healing of wounds. You can dab it directly on a wound as an antibacterial before adding a bandaid.

Turmeric may provide further pharmacological benefits. It has demonstrated positive results for preventing health conditions such as Alzheimer’s, MS, and cancer. Research is underway to study how these complex synergistic interactions work together to make it such a valuable herb.

How it tastes

Turmeric spice has a warm aromatic zest and a mildly bitter and peppery flavor, reminiscent of ginger.

Food use

Add about one teaspoon per day of powdered turmeric with food. Increase your intake by adding an extra squirt of mustard on sandwiches. Start sprinkling turmeric spice on rice, soups, pasta, eggs and potatoes. Add it to hot teas. Add turmeric with black pepper to enhance the absorption of curcumin. For more severe pain, add up to 5 teaspoons of turmeric per day.

 

Meals with Turmeric

'Cheddar' Mac - vegan mac n cheese
Savory Lentil Simmer - lentil soup
Sunrise Tofu Scramble - vegan breakfast
Lickety-Split Lentils - vegan rice curry
Quinoa 'Cheddar' Mac (Gluten Free) - vegan, gluten-free mac n cheese

Cheddar Garden Herb - vegan cheddar sauce


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