Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, camping in the woods, fishing in the river or hunting in the wild, you have to make sure your body is properly taken care of. Learn which food and beverages to pack in order to beat the summer heat and keep your energy up all day long. By incorporating healthy choices you’ll surely energize your body for a fun-filled day.
KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED
Improve hydration by starting each morning with a 16 ounce glass of cold water and pack a bottle to drink and refill throughout the day. The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition emphasizes that consuming cold water keeps your body temperature cooler and reduces the chances of heat-related fatigue. You can add variety to your plain water with cooling cucumber slices, zesty citrus wedges, or refreshing mint leaves. For optimal outdoor health, particularly during the summer months, consume a minimum of half your body weight in ounces of water every day.
REFRESH WITH FRUIT
Fresh, frozen and dried fruit contain a lot of essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. Choose them as your grab-and-go snacks. Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and other berries are packed with powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation, fight diseases and help prevent sun damage.
CHOOSE FRESH
Raw vegetables are ideal for outdoor adventures too as they require minimal preparation with maximum nutrients. Vegetables are rich in beneficial enzymes and nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Consuming fresh veggies will also prevent you from eating processed products such as candy, cookies and chips. Some delicious vegetables you can enjoy raw are carrots, cucumber, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, radishes and spinach.
WHY NUT?
When you’re out for an adventure trip, nuts are one of your best snack options. They are easy to pack and contain healthy fats. They are good source of monounsaturated fat, fiber and minerals. Walnuts are a great source of brain-boosting omega-3 essential fatty acids. This type of snacks helps reduce inflammation and contribute to maintaining youthful looking skin.
PACK IN PROTEIN
Protein-rich foods such as hard-cooked eggs, canned tuna, and protein powder are quick and easy power foods. You need to pack some protein to increase your metabolism, supports muscle mass, and reduce cravings. While people we need less total protein than what we might think, we need to get more protein from better food sources. Nutrition experts recommend consuming dietary proteins from fish, poultry, beans, nut and whole grains, for optimal health.
Doing great outdoor activities is indeed fun, but you can have more fun if you take good care of your body and watch what you take in even during these adventure trips.
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