“Travel teaches as much as a teacher.” ― Amit Kalantri

Treks and travel teach you many important lessons, may it be life lessons, survival lessons, relations, or even food. One of them is, when you go on treks, make sure you eat right.

Usually, when I go on long treks, I go with different trekking groups. The trek coordinators arrange for our main meals. Considering the fact there is a long trek ahead, trekkers mainly first-timers, usually end up having a heavy breakfast, which makes the journey ahead difficult. By noon everyone is super hungry and again tends to eat extra, which makes most trekkers sluggish, at times even nauseous.

On the other hand, there are some trekkers who prefer small, frequent meals.

So, what about food for trekkers?

• Choose foods that keep you full and are still light on the tummy. Eg. A poha, upma with vegetables is still a better option than having white bread or deep-fried dishes.

• Eat but don’t overeat.

• Small frequent meals ensure you have a steady supply of energy and you don’t land up overeating.

• Lastly, consider the location and local food where you are going for treks. Go local when it comes to food ,but do carry a backup just in case the local food doesn’t suit you.

Having said all this, I also know food can become an issue when you trek. You have to carry a light backpack and you may not find food along the trek. What do you do then?

Carry your small meals. Here is a short list of what you can carry in your backpack ( Food for trekkers food list) –

• Nuts and seeds
• Dried berries
• Granola bars
• Protein bars
• Protein shakes
• Whole fruits
• Dark chocolate
• Energy gels
• Dehydrated fruits and veggies
• Cheese
• Don’t forget to carry ample water and Electrol.

Happy trekking! Ensure you pack your backpack with some wholesome snacks for the food for trekkers list, and don’t create any food waste during your treks. Bon, voyage!