The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No.
3: The Future of Processed Foods
Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine?
Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee?
Our editors independently select these products.
Bluebird day on the radar?
Beyond that, heres what to eat before and after a hike.
ski instructor for the last 20 years and location manager atBeaver Creek Children’s Ski and Snowboard School
you could also supplement your hydration by adding electrolyte powders or sports drinks into the mix.
You also need more calories, especially if youre active all day, she adds.
Another interesting thing triggers when at higher altitudes, Valente says: Your iron needs become even greater.
(Red blood cells help transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the body.)
Thats to say, eating nourishing foods and staying hydrated isalwaysimportant, no matter what.
However, certain climates can play a role in how your body mayfeelthroughout the day, Valente says.
Read: cozy soup weather in the wintertime and refreshing fruits like watermelon in the summer.
Older adults need more waterand also have increased protein needs [as they age].
Its mostly dependent on how active you are.
ski instructor for the last 20 years and location manager atBeaver Creek Children’s Ski and Snowboard School
Youre going to need more fuel [if thats the case], she says.
My preparation starts with lots of sleep, Kenny says.
In fact, sleep deprivation has been linked todecreased stamina2and quicker exhaustion during physical activity too.
Packing snacks is also crucial, think energy bars, trail mix, and fruit, she says.
Additionally, Valente puts a big emphasis onadequate hydration.
Hydration is huge, she says.
Some of her favorites include: beef jerky, fruit leathers, andHoney Stinger Waffles.
In her packalong with her go-to pocket snacksyoull also find a small water bottle at all times.
If youre thirsty on the hill, that means that you are most likely already dehydrated, Kenny says.
Valentes go-to, after-mountain meal includes a burger, fries, and a good non-alcoholic beer.
How to make a homemade electrolyte-rich drink:
Muckenthaler, Martina U et al.
- Iron metabolism in high-altitude residents.Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md.
1985)vol.
129,4 (2020): 920-925. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00019.2020
Charest, Jonathan, and Michael A Grandner.
…
Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.
