The following is a list of different snacks to bring along with you next time you spend a day hiking. They will give your body more energy, and taste good.
Energy Boosting Drink Mixes
For an energy boost without caffeine jitters, look for ingredients such as these: green tea extract for healthy metabolism; vitamin B12 for mental energy; vitamins C and D and zinc for overall health and immunity; chromium to help burn food as fuel rather than storing it as fat; and super nutrients such as resveratrol, the key beneficial ingredient in red wine.
One to try: EBOOST effervescent packets that dissolve in water. Choose from Orange, Açai Pomegranate, or Pink Lemonade flavors. Sweetened with stevia, one serving packs only 15 calories.
One to try: EBOOST effervescent packets that dissolve in water. Choose from Orange, Açai Pomegranate, or Pink Lemonade flavors. Sweetened with stevia, one serving packs only 15 calories.
Seeds for Endurance
Legend has it that ancient Aztec warriors ate only chia seeds for strength and endurance during battle, and Native Americans lived solely on chia during 24-hour marches. Studies show that the seeds (yes, they’re the same ones that put hair on chia pets) are extremely high in healthy omega-3 fats and antioxidants, and rich in fiber and protein. Because they absorb nine times their weight in water, chia seeds also keep you hydrated and full.
One to try: Greens Plus Omega 3 Chia Stick Packs. Eat seeds by themselves, sprinkle them on other food, or mix with water as a drink.
Bars for Mini Meals
Nutrition bars are a handy source of portable protein to maintain healthy muscles and bones, plus carbohydrates
for energy. Protein and total calorie content vary, giving arange of options, for light or hearty snacksor mini meals. With a multitude of flavors, there are plenty of choices to keep you going.
for energy. Protein and total calorie content vary, giving arange of options, for light or hearty snacksor mini meals. With a multitude of flavors, there are plenty of choices to keep you going.
Two to try: Atkins Advantage Bars pack 5–19 grams of protein per bar, depending on whether you want a snack or a meal replacement. Protein sources include soy, whey and other milk proteins.
Amazing Grass Organic Vegan Whole Food Energy Bars include a variety of superfoods, such as chlorella, spirulina, açai, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and digestive enzymes, with 5–12 grams of plant protein.