This time of year, the great outdoors is full of wonderful things: fresh air, natural beauty and opportunities to disconnect and de-stress.
By definition, though, you won’t find a lot of supermarkets or refrigerators. So whether you’re tackling a 20-mile trail or just taking a stroll in the woods, finding a way to feed yourself requires planning – and not just because you have to carry everything you plan to eat.
“Hiking can significantly increase your calorie needs,” said Jackie Newgent, a registered dietitian nutritionist and trained chef who lives in Los Angeles. By how much depends on how tough the trail is and how hard you push yourself.
Dr. Micah Battson, an associate professor of nutrition at Metropolitan State University of Denver who has studied backpackers’ nutritional needs, said that many people will just grab some type of sports bar, “mainly for convenience purposes. But you don’t have to do that.”
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