Recommended Foods To Take On A Day Hiking

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Hiking uses a lot of energy. Walking in mountains, over long distances or on uneven terrain can be demanding on the body. And lots of fresh air or walking in more adverse weather conditions can be demanding on the energy reserves. Therefore it is important to consider what food will be healthy and nutritious when putting together your hiking gear. And which foods you include also needs consideration.

You will need food or snacks with a high calorific content so that you are replenishing energy expended during your walk. This does not mean high sugar or high fat items are necessarily sensible here. A small treat of chocolate is fine, or a small packet of crisps. But more healthy options for energy and protein would be sunflower seeds, nuts and fruit. Bananas are high in potassium and energy. Trail mix is probably named so as it is ideal for long walks a mix of dried fruit and nuts that can be eaten and shared while walking or while taking a break.

Energy bars are also excellent sources of replenishing nutrition. They can be more expensive than other snack bars and be careful of cheap imitation products. You can usually tell by looking at the ingredients if they are high in sugar and fat then they may not be really good for your health. Flapjacks, full of slow burning oats are also very good snacks to give and sustain energy. Oats are also easier for the stomach to digest where as wheat based products can take more energy to digest making you feel more tired at first when you need that energy to achieve tour hiking targets.

Similarly wholemeal or whole wheat bread is better than white bread for sandwiches. And protein sandwich fillers are recommended such as egg, cheese, tuna or peanut butter. Fresh fruit can provide natural sugars and a fresh pick me up. Apples and grapes for example or dates which have the highest natural sugar content of all fruits.

Before setting off for a day's hiking, a wholesome breakfast can fuel the body. Porridge is again high in energy that burns slowly and also includes plenty of liquids. Making sure you are well hydrated before and during your walk is crucial. Tea and coffee can dehydrate the system so not too much caffeine before or during your walk is advised. Water, juices or fitness drinks are best. The principle here is look after your body and it will look after you. So when you next plan your hiking gear list with outdoor clothing, equipment and necessary items such as kids fleeces, don't forget to include vital and tasty nutrition for your body.









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