Nuts are an important source of food for backpackers and athletes. Packed with protein and healthy fats, nuts promote a healthy immune system by restoring nutrients and calories that are lost through endurance activity. Nuts also make a delicious snack and provide a crunchy texture to otherwise mushy freeze-dried backpacking meals. When it comes to caloric density, nuts are king. After pure fats and oils, nuts are the richest source of calories in the foods we eat, averaging 600 calories per 100 grams (3.5 oz, about 1 cup). When trail food supplies are running low, nuts make the difference. Their […]
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