Vitamins A & D

Expert’s Picks: Vitamins A & D

  • 10 Best Energy Foods

    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 carbs, which raise your blood sugar slowly and moderately, are the star players in a diet for active people. Sugary foods (candy… read more

  • What Is an Energy Bar Made Of?

    Energy bars combine a variety of dry ingredients as well as minerals, vitamins, carbs and protein in order to provide a boost of energy and nutrition to the body. There are several brands on the market and homemade recipes available, but generally all varieties hold the same ingredients. read more

  • Meals Over Medicine: Healing Properties of Food from the Trail

    Foods you find along the trail can replace lost rations and add to your food supply without increasing pack weight. Many wild plants are edible and full of fiber and vitamins. Encountering these plants in nature can change your mind about them and their healthful properties. read more

  • Most Important Vitamins for Cyclists

    While we should all strive to be healthy, active members of society, athletes must take even more care to manage and monitor their bodies. Cyclists are endurance athletes, and their bodies not only need a steady supply of nutritious foods and water, they need supplements that sometimes are neglected. These vitamins build strength and endurance but also contr… read more

  • Vitamins for Stamina

    Vitamins are substances the body needs for development, function and health. The best source of vitamins and other minerals come from foods such as fruits and vegetables. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, the body cannot make most vitamins and nutrients, so you must get them from foods or dietary supplements. However, these… read more

Related Vitamins A & D Articles & Videos

  • Medicinal Wild Plants

    Medicinal wild plants are a staple of outdoor survival. One of the imperative survival skills any back-country hiker must learn is the recognition of local flora that is safe to eat and possesses medicinal properties. Hikers who are aw… read more

  • Edible Wild Plants of New York State

    Many of the plants we look on as weeds are actually some of the most nourishing and delicious foods. They are what sustained our prehistoric ancestors until they learned how to hunt. Today, many of them can be found growing in every pa… read more

  • How Gatorade Works

    Gatorade is a popular advanced-hydration drink that delivers vitamins and calories, and replenishes fluids throughout the body. Gatorade comes in a variety of flavors and is used by active individuals around the world. read more

  • Food for Camping in the Wilderness

    Organizing camping food can be tough. To get the most from your food on the trail, balance your caloric intake with the energy it takes to carry the load. Most hikers find dehydrated and condensed foods make the highest calorie-to-weig… read more

  • About Edible Wild Plants

    Familiarity with local edible wild plants is a valuable survival tool as well as a convenience, allowing you to supplement the food you carry and forage in an emergency. read more

  • How to Care for Finches

    If you are looking for a bird that is easy to take care of, is active and entertaining to watch, and has relatively few health problems, consider a finch. It is an ideal pet for someone looking for a low-maintenance animal who can live… read more

  • Guide to Wild Edible Plants

    Wild edible plants are sometimes regarded as weeds when in fact most are bursting with vitamins and minerals. Wild edibles are found growing in abundance on vacant lots, lawns, grass verges, woodlands and hillsides, and on and around r… read more

  • Camping Food Checklist

    To increase the enjoyment of your camping experience, you should plan all meals before setting out. The food you decide to prepare will ultimately come down to personal preference, but you should eat properly even in the woods. Similar… read more

  • How to Identify Edible Wild Plants

    Have you ever dreamed of living off the land? Edible plants grow wild everywhere, but few have the ability to identify and make use of them. Learning to recognize common edible plants in every season and how to prepare them will help y… read more

  • Backpacking Food

    Packing for a backpacking trip largely depends on how long you will be gone and the terrain you will be covering. Before packing food for your trip, you need to consider how many calories you will expend daily. Many companies speciali… read more

  • Facts About Gatorade

    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 wit… read more

  • When Can Edible Wild Plants Can Be Harvested?

    Wild edible plants are a free source of vitamins, minerals and unusual tastes to city-bred palates. Keep in mind that not all wild plants are edible, and not all edible plants are pleasant to eat. A good guidebook, specific to your are… read more

  • The Best Foods for Cyclists

    Eating properly is essential to a your health as a cyclist, making rides more enjoyable and helping your body work to its full potential. Filling your gas tank with healthy ingredients helps muscles fire properly, assist blood chemist… read more

  • Fresh Juice Bars in Houston

    Houston offers a wealth of history and activities for tourists and travelers to the East Texas area. The fourth largest city in the United States, Houston features a vibrant Theater District with music venues, movie theaters and dramat… read more

  • Healthy Recipes for Trail Mix

    Trail mix is a classic food source for backpackers because the contents are lightweight, preserved and calorie-dense foods, such as nuts, dried fruits and vegetables and chocolate. While a hungry backpacker hauling 50 lbs. or more over… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    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...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    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...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    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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