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What to eat?!

GFPeggy11
GFPeggy11 Posts: 29
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Tomorrow I'm going to go on a hike, and I need to eat something light beforehand. Any suggestions? Tips? It's going to be a pretty large one, the peak is over 6,000ft.

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  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    I would eat something like some scrambled egg whites and toast then take some fruit with me. Oranges are always so great while hiking!
  • GFPeggy11
    GFPeggy11 Posts: 29
    Okay, sounds good to me. I love eggs...lol and fruit!!
  • goingwithgrace
    goingwithgrace Posts: 109 Member
    Complex carbs for energy plus some protein. Protein after too to help your muscles. Don't forget the water!
  • GFPeggy11
    GFPeggy11 Posts: 29
    I never remember what a complex carb is...?
  • npryor100
    npryor100 Posts: 99 Member
    Banana and nuts are great hiking snacks. Have a great time!
  • GFPeggy11
    GFPeggy11 Posts: 29
    Thanks, I will! Although I'm sure my body will yell at me! LOL Oh well...it's lived the sloth life long enough.
  • GFPeggy11
    GFPeggy11 Posts: 29
    I never remember what a complex carb is...?


    Nevermind, googled it!
  • Ely82010
    Ely82010 Posts: 1,998 Member
    Yeah, eggs are a good source of protein and you may like to add some oatmeal for extra energy. It will stick to your ribs and hold your hunger longer. Special K protein bars in your pocket will also help.

    A that altitud the oxygen concentration is much lower, so make sure that you take and drink a lot of water. Have fun and be safe!
  • GFPeggy11
    GFPeggy11 Posts: 29
    Yeah, eggs are a good source of protein and you may like to add some oatmeal for extra energy. It will stick to your ribs and hold your hunger longer. Special K protein bars in your pocket will also help.

    A that altitud the oxygen concentration is much lower, so make sure that you take and drink a lot of water. Have fun and be safe!

    Okay that's doable. I'm planning on having string cheese, hummus and quinoa in the car for afterwards. The egg n oatmeal I already have...Yay!
  • eillamarie
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
    Yeah, eggs are a good source of protein and you may like to add some oatmeal for extra energy. It will stick to your ribs and hold your hunger longer. Special K protein bars in your pocket will also help.

    A that altitud the oxygen concentration is much lower, so make sure that you take and drink a lot of water. Have fun and be safe!

    Stay away from anything Special K, even their bars! Special K flakes are only moderately better than eating a bowl of sugary cereal, despite how healthy it claims to be.
  • GFPeggy11
    GFPeggy11 Posts: 29
    Yeah, eggs are a good source of protein and you may like to add some oatmeal for extra energy. It will stick to your ribs and hold your hunger longer. Special K protein bars in your pocket will also help.

    A that altitud the oxygen concentration is much lower, so make sure that you take and drink a lot of water. Have fun and be safe!

    Stay away from anything Special K, even their bars! Special K flakes are only moderately better than eating a bowl of sugary cereal, despite how healthy it claims to be.

    I can't have gluten anyways, and Special K is on my no-no list...

    I'm also trying to add more whole foods.
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