What is the best kind of (healthy) energy food for a 12 hour mountain hike (aaagh!)???
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1) Water is the most important thing you can consume.  No superfood will do you any good if you are dehydrated.  \n\n2) That established- As you're hiking you'll find that you need to snack on the trail more often than you normally would (no surprise there).  Nothing makes a healthier high-energy trail-side snack than the old standby- GORP (stands for Granola, Oats, Raisins, Peanuts)- aka Trail Mix.  You can really have fun with this stuff.  Nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, M and M's, banana chips- all are fantastic. I've managed to put together good Gorp mixes in many places in the world.  A good trail mix will provide some protein (nuts) as well as some sugars (M and M's, dried fruits). As an added bonus some lightly salted nuts will help you replace some electrolytes if you are sweating a lot.  Just make sure any chocolate you put in there is candy covered- otherwise it melts all over everything.  Hope this helps.
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I would eat a healthy lunch that may consist of a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, an energy drink, and a fruit like an apple.  Not too heavy, because you do not want to feel sick after the run/walk.  That has happened to me before...refrain from eating at least one hour before moderate/intense exercise otherwise you may experience stomach ache.  Be sure to drink fluids before and during the run/walk.  Have fun.
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What's funny is the best way to get more energy is to actually get out and exercise. You just need to one day just convince yourself to take a short 10 minute jog and the next day will be even easier to get out there and keep exercising. The endorphins and adrenaline released when you exercise energize your body. But as far as food goes things loaded with complex carbs are the best for energy for extended periods of time. Spaghetti, bread, grains in general. Those all really help.
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Also, don't get hung up on "typical" breakfast foods.  Try a chicken breast left over from the night before, a piece of wheat toast with peanut butter or a toasted english muffin.  Small snacks every two hours keep the metabolism running higher as well.
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Fruit is good to eat after a workout.  I'd suggest drinking water instead of juice.  I also like a half a peanut butter sandwich sometimes.
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Something healthy and non-fattning. I don't think you need to exercise though. Your hot enough.
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FRUITS, RAW VEGIES, NUTS, ALL GOOD FOR YA, AND HERES A LITTLE LOW FAT DIP TO DUNK YOUR FRUIT IN,  ONE CUP OF LOW FAT VANILLA YOGERT, I SMALL CAN OF CRUSHED PINEAPPLE, MIX TOGTHER AND YUMMM EAT ALL YA WANT, NOT ONLY DOES IT TASTE GREAT, IT,S GOOD FOR YA, AND  UNDER 75 CALORIES, GOOD LUCK.
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There are entire books devoted to tips for hiking/ backpacking (Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a favorite) so I will just focus an the 3 items you listed, food, shoes and dangers.  \n      \nFor food you don't want anything heavy (canned, ect.) or anything that takes to much fuel/time to cook.  Ramen and Lipton dinners are popular "boil and serve" options that dont cost much.  $0.10 for the ramen and less than a buck for the Lipton dinners.  You can try the link below if you want to spent a little more and buy prepackaged dehydrated meals.  Most are pricey but supprisingly good.  You want to make sure you filter and/or boil all of your water you drink AND use for cooking.  As far as eating things in the wilderness I dont recomend it.  That falls into the "If you have to ask you shouldn't put it into your mouth" catagory.  You can be a long way from a hospital in the woods.\n     \nThe terrain you  are covering and the amount your pack weigh are the 2 biggest things to consider when choosing footware.  The more your carying the more support your feet need.  Also if your hiking off trail in the wilderness you need more ankle support.  If you plan on hiking a well established trail, like the Appalachian Trail, you should be able to wear a light hiking boot made of canvas or leather and canvas.  Boots with Gore-tex have pluses and minuses.  On the plus side they are water proof but that means they dont breath as well.  Save your money if your hiking in a place that water doesn't matter.  For example, If your only crossing 1 to 2 streams a day your feet will be dryer over all by breathing without Gore-tex than if your feet were sweating all day.  Get fitted by a pro at a hiking shop and make sure to break them in before you go.  Make sure you have god socks too.  Cotton white athletic socks dont cut it.  If you are prone to blisters use a spray antiperspireant or ankle length nylons to help prevent them.  If you feel a "hot spot" on your foot while your hiking stop right away and fix it with mole skin or duct tape.  I also like to take flip flops or crocs as "camp shoes" to give my feet a break from my boots at night.\n     \nDanger depends on where you are hiking.  Wild animals want your food, not you, so you can reduce your unwanted interactions with them by not cooking by your tent, by hanging your food away from where your sleeping and by properly disposing of your scraps.  Another danger is lightining.  Stay away from ridge tops and tall trees during storms.  Speaking of tall trees you need to check for dead ones or even dead branches before you make camp.  If they come down in the night you might wake up dead.\n     \nIf you are backpacking you really want to go as light weight as you safely can.  You will be able to see more with less effort and pain.  I also highly recomend treking poles to help take the strain off of your knees and feet.\n     \nI swear I hike better than I spell.  The dag gum spell check is not working right now.  sorry.
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Eat a can of sweetcorn and start timing. I have managed about 16 hours. Good luck
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Eat something that will boost your energy levels.  Mix of proteins and whole grains.
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If I were you I'd just do the lime and warm water and skip the honey. Limes or lemons in warm water 20 minutes prior to eating is great for your digestive system and is supposed to assist in increasing your metabolism. \n\nHoney is very high in calories as well as carbs. 1 tablespoon is like 1/4 of your daily intake so I stay away cause I like to enjoy my carbs in other methods. \n\nIf you want to have a healthy eating plan I have given you one. But if you do this it's life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. You can do a circuit class but this counts as one weights session. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, boxing and spin. If your classes are less than 1 hour top it up with cardio before and after classes. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
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See good ideas in\nhttp://www.uen.org/utahlink/lp_res/nutri375.html\nhttp://chsweb.lr.k12.nj.us/kshimp/cooking/chemwebquest.htm
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energy drinks dont do me any good. water is the best thing to drink. especially if you are doing something active.
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I am going to start one up soon but I am in cronulla in Sydney Australia. Listen here is a plan in the meantime, keep looking and I sincerely wish you all the success. Also, what is a price that you would consider ideal? \n\nIf you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 calories women & 1500 men \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \nAll food choices need to be low fat\nDon't make food a big deal and don't socialise using food\n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - multigrain sandwich w 50g tuna/lean meat & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g-150g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 women & 1800 men and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 -1500 cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
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Melaleuca makes a product called the Access bar. If you eat one it causes you to burn fat instead of carbs during your exercise session. Gives you more energy during exercise.\n\nB-vitamins before you exercise are also good for endurance. Energy drinks like Monster and XS will give you a quick pick me up. Wouldn't make a habit of those though.\n\nAlso, look up a product called Adaptogen on Bob Marshall's website www.healthline.cc .
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I am a full-time teacher and full-time graduate student, so I understand!!  I recommend protein like peanuts or peanut butter, lunch meat, etc. Not too many carbs and very little sugar.  If you prefer caffeine, try the new Diet MDX (I think that's what it's called.) It a new highly caffeinated soda drink from Mountain Dew, or if you don't mind the sugar, Mountain Dew also makes an energy drink called AMP, it tastes much better than Red Bull or Monster (at least I think so.)  Hope that helps!!