<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi Annmaureen, There is a new book out just hot off the press that might be helpful to you. The book is called Against the Grain by Jax Peters Lowell. She has a very good approach to all of the things you complain about. I travel a lot and its not possible to always carry your own food and I have managed very well. Good Luck, Bev