Choosing high energy foods will provide you with satisfaction, stamina and good nutrition. It is important to pack enough to get you through strenuous activity, such as an outdoor hike. Count on needing to eat a mini-meal every couple of hours, and more often if you will be hiking steep or challenging terrain. read more
Cyclists expend a lot of energy during long rides, so providing the body with the fuel it needs will enable the rider to perform optimally. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is always important, as is staying hydrated, but cyclists need to take nutrition even more seriously, keeping an eye on regular refueling with small snacks to keep blood sugar levels stabl… read more
For those living with diabetes every day, eating right and staying active is very important. When camping, packing and preparing the right combination of foods will keep the diabetic on track with their diet. Another consideration is choosing foods that are easy to prepare and serve while at a remote campsite. Eating three meals a day and supplementing hunge… read more
Gatorade is a thirst quencher and electrolyte replenisher that refuels the body with calories and chloride, potassium and sodium. There are over 8 different varieties of this sport drink including one lower calorie version and some with added vitamins and minerals. Although flavors come and go, some of the core flavors include fruit punch, grape, lemon-lime… read more
There are a number of different plants in the desert that are edible and/or can be used for medicinal purposes in an emergency situation. Becoming familiar with edible plants through the use of a desert plant identification guide will help ensure that you don't eat the wrong plant. read more
Water makes up over 75 percent of the body and is critical to the proper function of all of its organs. While experts may disagree exactly how much water the healthy adult should drink, most concur that we all need to drink between 1.5… read more
Carbohydrates are the primary human energy fuels, generating the glucose that makes work and play possible. With a bit of protein to sustain your endurance and some vitamins and minerals to battle inflammation, minimally processed car… read more
As we get older, we wonder what happened to our youthful metabolism. Our once fast metabolism has slowed down. The pounds come on faster and shed slower. Tasty foods are easily remembered when they stick around in the stomach, butt and… read more
Running is an enjoyable pastime that also lends itself to becoming a highly competitive sport. Whether you run for fun on weekends, or train for races and marathons, nutrition tips for running can make the difference between a successf… read more
There are edible plants all around you. Recognizing them, finding creative ways to incorporate them in your daily diet or using them for survival food, and also learning which parts of the plants yield the most nutritious food options… read more
While it is possible to eat healthy in almost any restaurant you visit simply by making a few alterations to the menu items (tricks like opting for a vegetable-packed salad, putting the dressing on the side and requesting grilled inste… read more
A triathlon is a three-sport event that consists of swimming, cycling and running. Each event must be completed in succession and comply with distance requirements. Participants compete for the fastest overall time with "transitions" b… read more
The purpose of eating food along the trail is to provide quick energy to keep you going in between more substantial meals. Trail food should be lightweight and easy to access. Ideally, you want to pack a combination of different foods,… read more
Just because a guy has solid abs and a sculpted body doesn't mean he's properly fit. Fitness relates to your body's interior health, particularly the cardiovascular system, and it can be a grueling thing to achieve and maintain. Metabo… read more
Nobody ever wants to be in a survival situation. The woods, however, offer beauty with a price for those who do not pay attention and lose their way. Whether trekking through redwood, oak or pine forests, knowing which naturally growin… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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