As oxygen availability drops down as you go above 3000metres from sea level, less oxygen is delivered to body tissues. Inadequate nutrition on top of this leads to feeling fatigued and breathlessness.
At low climatic temperature, as per body homeostasis heat generation accelerates, so requirements for calories increases than usual.
Key Points
- consume adequate calories
- need more carbohydrates as body fuel
- combination with protein and fats for satiety
- hydration
- iron-protein-vitamin B complex-water to maintain blood volume
Foods to be kept in bag pack:
*Nutty Mix- easy munching option and rich in fat-protein-micronutrients
*Iron-rich Jaggery and Dates
*Protein bars- easy to carry and eating options
*Energy drink- caffeine drink for instance mental energy
*Electrolyte Tetrapack- instant energy supply when feeling drowsy/ weak or get exhausted.
*Chewing gum (it's not food but useful at these locations)- helps to inhale more oxygen
Eating At Dhaba/ Homestay:
*Puri and Potato bhaji
*Paneer /Potato paratha and Curd
*Roti made of Local grains
*Boiled Eggs/egg omelette with Bread
*Tandoori Chicken
*Local Dal and Rice with ghee
*Lassi
*Hot chocolate Milk
*Dryfruits Milk
Write up By Prachi M
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