Carbs or proteins? Hiking `meal` question

kristo5747 · Post by **kristo5747** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:56 am

Hey guys (and gals, if any).

For a full day hike, what works best? Carbs or proteins? A mix of both?

I am wondering what kind of diet (not sure if it's the right word to use in this context) you would suggest.

Based on my own experience, carbs only go so far. I started adding more protein (hard boiled egg) in my lunch kit and my energy levels are seemingly sustained longer.

Is a mix of carbs+protein+water the way to go year-round? Any advice?

Al.

Ze Hiker · Post by **Ze Hiker** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:14 am

by far the most important thing is carbs....the days before the hike

honestly you could probably eat whatever doesn't give you gastrointestinal issues the day of the hike. a good mix of carbs / protein / fat.

i can get away with not eating anything even on a big hike, but generally make a nice sandwich and maybe a granola bar.

kristo5747 · Post by **kristo5747** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:30 am

Zé wrote:by far the most important thing is carbs....the days before the hike

honestly you could probably eat whatever doesn't give you gastrointestinal issues the day of the hike. a good mix of carbs / protein / fat.

i can get away with not eating anything even on a big hike, but generally make a nice sandwich and maybe a granola bar.

"Day before the hike". Can you please explain why?

edenooch · Post by **edenooch** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:44 am

Carbs = sustained energy....Load up
Goto olive garden and get teh never ending pasta bowl! 8.99

Ze Hiker · Post by **Ze Hiker** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:54 am

kristo5747 wrote:
Zé wrote:by far the most important thing is carbs....the days before the hike

honestly you could probably eat whatever doesn't give you gastrointestinal issues the day of the hike. a good mix of carbs / protein / fat.

i can get away with not eating anything even on a big hike, but generally make a nice sandwich and maybe a granola bar.
"Day before the hike". Can you please explain why?

i'll give a longer answer later when i have time, but basically most of your energy comes from glycogen storage. that comes from carbohydrates, and it takes like 12 hrs to fuel up. so if its empty, eating while on the hike won't help, as it takes too long to actually become useful.

tinaballina · Post by **tinaballina** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:02 pm

on the actual hike itself, sugar will help you out. take it from me i am the sugar queen...lol

lilbitmo · Post by **lilbitmo** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:45 pm

tinaballina wrote:on the actual hike itself, sugar will help you out. take it from me i am the sugar queen...lol

"TinaBallinaSugarQueena"

You're not the only one - Chocolate Please

tinaballina · Post by **tinaballina** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:48 pm

lilbitmo wrote:
tinaballina wrote:on the actual hike itself, sugar will help you out. take it from me i am the sugar queen...lol
"TinaBallinaSugarQueena"

You're not the only one - Chocolate Please

LOL, good to know that i am not alone.

kristo5747 · Post by **kristo5747** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:44 am

tinaballina wrote:
lilbitmo wrote:
tinaballina wrote:on the actual hike itself, sugar will help you out. take it from me i am the sugar queen...lol
"TinaBallinaSugarQueena"

You're not the only one - Chocolate Please
LOL, good to know that i am not alone.

Mmm...considering how tough it was for me last time I went to San Gorgonio, loading up on sugar and chocolate sounds like a good idea.

I am gonna make a run to 7/11 for twinkies and m&m reese cups...

kristo5747 · Post by **kristo5747** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:43 am

Zé wrote:...i'll give a longer answer later when i have time, ....

Zé,

I found this link "Zes guide to hiking breakfast".

http://socalhikes.com/2009/03/zes-guide ... breakfast/

My answers were answered. Spot on.

Thanks.

Al.