Nourishment is key to enjoying the hiking experience hiking. Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining energy levels and muscle oxygenation as you exercise on the trails.
Nothing could be worse than starting a hike only to discover you’re underprepared or underfed.
Make sure both you and your partner don’t leave home “hangry,” and make sure you bring along a sufficient supply of healthy, nutritious snacks to eat along the way.
The golden rule is to bring 1½ to 2½ pounds of food (or 2,500 to 4,500 calories) per person per day. For a smaller day hike, you’d do fine to stick to the lighter end of that range.
For beginners, keep it simple and choose lightweight, portable foods you know you and your partner like to eat.
Nuts, dried fruit, trail mix, dried meats, and peanut butter are just a few examples of healthy foods to bring on a hike. These will travel easily and provide enough calories and protein to sustain you on the trails.
For overnight hikes, be sure to bring an extra supply of food.
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