“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. As per me, food lessons are important. 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 land 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.
– 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 own small meals. Here is a short list of what you can carry in your backpack-
Happy trekking! Bon, voyage!
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