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 The PTI BUZZ
Carol Kur, MSRD
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Tips For a Healthy Camping Trip or Hike!!!
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Hiking or camping on your agenda? Mapping out your outdoorsy nutrition needs is important: There's plenty to consider besides simply grabbing an energy bar or a bottle of water. Follow these tips to ensure you have a nourishing and safe food experience on your next outdoor adventure.
Have a plan and consider how long you will be gone, what you can carry, how you will carry it and what tools you need to bring.
Pack easy-to-carry foods for a hike - or a day trip: opt mainly for non-perishable foods that are relatively lightweight and nutrient dense.Make sure you have a cold source, like an ice pack, to keep these foods properly chilled. Pre-hydrate by drinking at least 4 cups of water before your hike so you'll have less to carry. Then a good rule-of-thumb is to plan for about 2 cups of fluid for every hour of hiking. Here are some good ideas to take on your trip:- Trail mix
- Nuts, seeds, nut-based bars or nut butter packs
- Dried or freeze-dried fruits and veggies
- Energy bars, chews or gels
- Granola or granola bars
- Ready-made tuna salad pouches
- Whole-grain tortillas
- Natural or organic poultry, salmon or meat jerky
- Bottled water or sports drink ... it's essential to stay hydrated!
- Ready-to-eat cereal
- Fruit or vegetable puree in squeezable pouches (yes, like baby food!)
- Chunk white chicken pouches
- Individual packets of mayo, mustard, taco sauce and/or soy sauce
- Whole-grain pasta, couscous, rice mix, pancake mix, hot cereal, dried soups and freeze-dried foods (if you'll have the ability to boil water)
- Marshmallows - for a campfire dessert, of course
- Bottled water, plus powdered beverage mixes
Now have a great camping experience!!!!
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Burn up to 200 calories in 30 minutes carrying a load under 10 pounds!!!
*calories are based on activity level, age, gender and height and may vary from person to person.
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Calorie Burn may vary on an individual basis.
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