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TexasDesertRat 
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Posted on: Dec. 02 2012, 11:50 am |
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I'm writing a series of articles for an adventure blog about nutrition... both pre-adventure and during.
I'd be very interested in hearing what your nutrition regimens are. It would be very helpful and I would appreciate your input.
Part 1 of my articles was published this morning... check it out
http://humanspiritofadventure.blogspot.com/2012....re.html
Let me know what you think... (I'm not a journalist by any means... LOL)
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treelinebackpacker
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Posted on: Dec. 20 2012, 7:37 pm |
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First, you must do something about the readability of that web site. Looks like a lot of great into, but I couldn't bring myself to read for long.
Perhaps a different background, or different color/size text.
As far as nutrition goes, I avoid any fried food and soda. Never tough either.
On the trail, I eat lots of carbs, mixed with lots of veggies. Especially corn, peas, peppers, onions, and beans. I add in some fruits where I can. Keeping variety in your diet is the key to keeping all the nutrients you need.
When I'm off the trial, I keep a stead stream of lean means and proteins while watching the carbs and sugars.
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Posted on: Dec. 20 2012, 7:47 pm |
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Beforehand, I usually eat some carbs less likely to make me sick (riceball, chips) the day before. Hitting a high than normal altitude than normal can make one quesy. Oatmeal packs usually for breakfast and bagels for lunch on heavy hike days, some sort of ramen soup before dinner, then protein for dinner itself.
Off-trail, I try a plant based (but not exclusive) diet.
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TexasDesertRat
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Posted on: Dec. 23 2012, 11:52 am |
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(treelinebackpacker @ Dec. 20 2012, 6:37 pm)
QUOTE First, you must do something about the readability of that web site. Looks like a lot of great into, but I couldn't bring myself to read for long.
Perhaps a different background, or different color/size text.
As far as nutrition goes, I avoid any fried food and soda. Never tough either.
On the trail, I eat lots of carbs, mixed with lots of veggies. Especially corn, peas, peppers, onions, and beans. I add in some fruits where I can. Keeping variety in your diet is the key to keeping all the nutrients you need.
When I'm off the trial, I keep a stead stream of lean means and proteins while watching the carbs and sugars.
Thanks for the reply... I made mention to the blog owner about the readability of the site... he said he heard the same thing from some others and made a change... it is easier to read now...
Part 2 - Fruit for the trail is up on the blog too...
http://humanspiritofadventure.blogspot.com/2012....it.html
Next question for you all is "What types of protein do you take on the trail, and how do you pack it?"
Thanks everyone!
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treelinebackpacker
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Posted on: Dec. 23 2012, 5:55 pm |
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Much better! The site is very usable now. Thanks for the effort 
Protein is my favorite, and you can find it in some surprising places.
I like to pack in anything with beans, or peanuts in it. Peanut butter is a great one.
I also like to make some jerky and bring it along. Be that beef, venison, or any other kind of meat.
Tuna is a pretty popular option for backpackers, as it's pretty much ready to go out of the pack.
I've even found myself packing is turkey spam lately. It's surprisingly good.
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TexasDesertRat
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Posted on: Dec. 23 2012, 9:53 pm |
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I have not tried turkey spam yet... I've been tempted to buy it just to see, but not being a big fan of spam, I keep procrastinating...
BTW, glad you like the newer look to the blog... I like it much better too.
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WalksWithBlackflies
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I'm a snacker. I'll nibble throughout the day, then load up on calories at night. My typical on-trail foods:
Cereal bars
Peanut M&Ms
Starburst for those low blood-sugar situations
Dried fruit
Trail mix
Single serving peanut/almond butter packs
Hawk Vittles dinner (or two). I'll add olive or grapeseed oil for extra calories.
For difficult hikes in hot weather, I'll also bring potato chips and V8 for potassium/sodium.
For extended trips, I'll bring freeze-dried veggies and more dried fruit.
At altitude, I survive on simple carbs (starburst, sour patch kids, etc.) almost exclusively during the day. I can stomach a cereal bar or similar for breakfast. Again, I'll ingest a bulk of my fat/protein calories at night. Eating anything protein/fat dense while hiking just makes me sick.
Oh... I also know how to identify wild edibles, so I'll snack on those as well. Everything from blueberries to sorrel to birch or spruce tea. I think eating those really helps with micro-nutrients I wouldn't get from the processed foods.
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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. - Lao Tzu
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