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Everyone needs a good snack (or three) to munch on while hiking or a decent lunch to enjoy during a nice break.
I'm not typically much into eating while I hike; it's just not my thing. But now that I am accomplishing longer and harder hikes I'm definitely in need of some good energy food. I'm not a fan of straight-out store-bought goods, so I've been trying to get creative on coming up with some yummies.
The most important part of your hiking "food" is your water. I cannot stress enough how important it is to stay hydrated while hiking. For more information, click on the link to the left titled Water, Water, Water.
Remember, PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT! Leave no trace, and do not leave any food or packaging behind, including apple cores, fruit skins and food scraps, buried or otherwise. For some creative ideas on packaging, click on the link to the left titled Snack Packaging.
It is very important that hiking snacks are not only healthy, but high in protein. Protein usually comes from meats, beans and nuts. These proteins are esential for your body to repair the muscles and ligaments that receive damage in small amounts during exertion like hiking. If you don't get enough protein, then those muscles will start to break down despite the exercise you're getting, which will result in a loss of muscle mass.
For a great hiking calorie calculator to see how many calories you need for your workout, click here.
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