Updated:
10/23/98
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From Healthtrac Newsletter
- Before you hike, eat a good meal.
- Eat carbohydrate-rich snacks throughout the day (between meals) to
maintain your energy level. Carbohydrates fuel the muscles, and help you
maintain a normal blood sugar level. A little protein is OK, but for
stamina, concentrate on carbohydrates.
- If you pack whole fruit or canned foods, eat them at the beginning of
your hike, so your pack will be lighter later when you're tired.
- Before your hike, learn about the availability and quality of drinking
water along the trail. If there's no water, you'll need to pack 2-3 quarts
per person per day. Do not drink from streams or rivers unless you've
boiled the water, chemically treated it, or filtered it with a "back
country" filtration device.
- Drink water every 20-30 minutes while you are active, even if you don't
feel thirsty. If you have to urinate every 2-3 hours, and if your urine is
clear (not dark/concentrated), then you are drinking enough water.
- Eat before you are hungry. Drink before you are thirsty" - Hiker's
motto
- Great Trek Foods: Bagels, Crackers, Crusty rolls, Pita bread,
Pretzels, Tortillas, Canned fruit, Dried fruit, Fresh fruit, Baked beans
(canned), Cheese, Chicken, turkey, tuna (canned), Jerky, Peanut butter,
Nuts, Sandwiches, Spaghetti (canned or in plastic containers), Oatmeal
cookies, Graham crackers, Low-fat granola bars.
Send e-mail to joyful@best.com if you have any questions.
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