Do your trail foods include iron? Iron plays a vital role in your hiking performance. Foremost, it is necessary to deliver oxygen to your muscles. Getting enough iron in your trail diet will also keep your immune system strong and prevent fatigue. Here we discuss strategies you can use to boost your iron levels. Iron is, by mass, the most common element on Earth. It is formed via fusion in stars, comprising almost all of the earth’s core and the planets in the Solar System. It is an essential mineral […]
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Eating poorly on the trail will lead to fatigue in the short-term and illness in the long-term.
Food calories equate to more than energy, some contain powerful healing properties. Here we highlight three such foods: 1. Turmeric Turmeric contains curcumin, which is notable for its ability to reduce joint and muscle pain. It works much the same as an over the counter anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen. Turmeric also shows positive results in preventing health conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Although curcumin demonstrates promising results in treating numerous ailments, its therapeutic efficacy is limited due to poor absorption. To reap the most therapeutic benefit of turmeric, combine it […]
When Wild Turkey numbers dwindled in the twentieth century from hunting and habitat loss, various states, such as California, adopted programs to reintroduce them. These programs have saved them from extinction. Today, wild turkey populations have recovered throughout the United States. Here in Northern California, wild turkeys are a daily occurrence. You’ll find them roaming free in suburban front yards and public parks. Drivers routinely stop for a pack of turkeys to cross a busy street. The gang will stroll across the street without concern, fanning their tail feathers and […]
Ginger is a pungent rhizome (underground part of the stem) of the tropical herbaceous plant Zingiber officinale botanically related to turmeric. Like turmeric, ginger contains many active beneficial constituents. While ginger is most known for soothing an upset stomach, it is also a mild stimulant that promotes circulation and reduces pain. Ginger also contains blood-thinning actions, which can help prevent internal blood clots. Whether ginger is consumed fresh, or dried and powdered as a spice, it can heal. It is no wonder that ginger is such a powerful food. Ginger Health Benefits Pain […]