Daily Archives: October 24

For long-distance backpackers, the importance of consuming high-calorie vegetarian fats cannot be overstated. You can burn up to 5,000 calories daily when you’re backpacking in mountainous terrain. Because fat provides the highest source of calories by weight, hikers should consume more fat to account for lost calories. But it’s not just about energy. Fats also play a vital role in insulating your body, supporting immunity and brain health, and aiding in the absorption of vitamins you get from food. They even act as carriers for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and […]