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12 Recommendations for Food Supplies When Climbing a Mountain, Not Only Practical but Also Nutritious



NOBARTV NEWS Climbing is an outdoor activity that requires a lot of stamina and strong endurance. To maintain this energy, climbers need to consume food so they can complete the climbing mission.

Climbers must also consider the weight of the load inside carrier keep them balanced so they don't hinder your journey when climbing. Therefore, climbers need a type of food that is practical, easy to prepare, but still nutritious.

The following are recommendations for food to bring when climbing a mountain.

1. Wheat Bread

Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Bread (SC: Pixabay @sofi5t)

Whole wheat bread is made from processed whole wheat seeds which are rich in fiber, protein, antioxidants, iron, B vitamins, magnesium, carbohydrates and various other mineral contents. Compared to ordinary white bread, the energy produced by wheat bread is greater and lasts longer, making it very suitable for consumption when the body needs more stamina.

2. Oatmeal

Oatmeal
Oatmeal (SC: Pexels @monserratsoldu)

Apart from being practical to take anywhere, oatmeal also contains vitamin B complex and is high in fiber, which makes the body less hungry. With just four spoons of oatmeal, your body will receive 140 calories, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of protein and 3.5 grams of fat.

3. Tubers

potato tubers
One Type of Tubers – Potatoes (SC: Pixabay @Couleur)

Cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes are types of tubers that you can bring when hiking. The processing is practical, just by boiling or burning them over a campfire, you can consume them to provide carbohydrate intake and restore energy.

4. Rice

You can also bring this basic food ingredient when climbing the mountain. As a source of carbohydrates, rice, which will later become rice, is very suitable for restoring energy drained during a climbing trip.

5. Shredded

Shredded Chicken
Shredded Chicken (SC: oligorengsanco)

Shredded meat can be a solution for climbers who have limited protein sources. Processed meat foods will be a supporting source of delicious fats, carbohydrates and animal protein. Another advantage of bringing shredded meat as food when climbing the mountains is that the packaging is practical, doesn't need to be cooked, and is light.

6. Processed Canned Tuna Fish

Processed canned tuna sardines
Processed Canned Tuna Fish (SC: Freepik @jcomp)

Processed canned tuna is the easiest instant food to prepare, which has quite complete nutritional content, suitable for you to take with you when climbing mountains. You only need to heat it without having to season it again.

7. Eggs

domestic chicken eggs
Chicken Eggs (SC: Pexels @Pixabay)

Eggs are a food ingredient whose processing is quite easy and practical. You can fry or boil eggs to consume straight away or use as a side dish with rice or instant noodles. Apart from being cheap, eggs are a very nutritious food ingredient, perfect for hiking supplies.

8. Various Types of Frozen Food

Grilled sausage
Grilled Sausage (SC: Pixabay @jarmoluk)

You can also bring various types of frozen food to provide supplies during your mountain climbing trip, such as nuggets, fish balls, sausages, and so on.

9. Dried Fruit

Assorted Dried Fruits
Various Dried Fruits (SC: Pixabay @szjeno09190)

Dried fruit has many advantages, including high fiber, calories, as a source of antioxidants and energy. The most important thing is that dried fruit is a food that is light, long-lasting and suitable for carrying on hikes that last for days.

10. Honey

Honey Honey
Honey Illustration (SC: Pexels @roman odintsov)

Honey has a number of benefits that are good for the body, including increasing immunity and increasing stamina, which is very necessary when climbing mountains. You can consume honey directly, mix it with warm water, or make it into jam on the whole wheat bread you bring.

11. Cereal Bars

Cereal Bars
Cereal Bar (SC: Pexels @tomverdoot)

Another practical food that you can bring when climbing is cereal bars. This food can fill you up and restore your body's energy when you are tired in the middle of a climbing trip. Average one pack cereal bars contains 170 calories which can fill the stomach so you don't feel hungry easily.

12. Instant Food

Instant Cup Noodles
Instant Noodles in Cup Packaging (SC: Pexels @markus winkler)

Instant noodles, instant soup, instant spaghetti and instant porridge can also be options as food supplies when climbing the mountain.

Originally posted on 2024-07-14 23:09:30.

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