[pct-l] how to eat

[Erik The Black]

I've written an article about my eating philosophy here:

http://www.eriktheblack.com/blog/junkfood-hiking-diet/

In my opinion, it's important to consume as many calories as possible on the
trail because you are burning massive amounts of energy, and you have to
"stoke the fire". Nothing else matters except for calories.

Foods which are traditionally considered nutritious (like fruits,
vegetables, whole grains and protein) are inadequate for meeting your daily
energy needs while hiking long distances. They are bulky, heavy, difficult
to metabolize and do not pack enough calories. All they do is take up space
in your pack that could be filled with more efficient foods.

Town is the best place to replenish on nutritional foods. A steak dinner, a
couple cheeseburgers, a quart of milk and a few bananas in town goes a long
way on the trail.


Happy Trails!

Erik The Black
www.eriktheblack.com



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Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:12:14 -0500
From: GARY HEBERT <hikerfedex at gmail.com>
Subject: [pct-l] how to eat - question
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Here's a pretty basic yet complex question I never quite resolved on my AT
trek....(sometimes you can convince yourself something is so even if it
isn't - so I still don't know the answer)

Can you eat a big meal of protein, nutritious stuff, etc each nite,
bordering excessive, to offset less than adequate nutrition or calories
during the day? Or doesn't it work that way?

Or is the issue more of optimal/ideal nutritional intake (throughout the
day, all day everyday) vs. the next best thing, e.g., nitely or every few
days in town eating well (quantity & nutritionally speaking)

FedEx