NEWS ABOUT CUSCO
GRAND TRAVEL
TERMS & CONDITIONS
USEFUL INFORMATION
TIPS BEFORE THE TREKKING
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| Written by edylio |
| Saturday, 03 July 2010 21:54 |
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Sports Drinks Sports drinks often are offered. You will generally not need a sports drink if you are walking for an hour or less. For longer walks, enjoy some sports drink after the first half hour. Plain Water: For walks of an hour or less, plain water is the best drink. • Add Salt: When your walk is going to be longer than an hour, a sports drink or salty foods such as pretzels can help with water absorption in the body as well as replacement of salt and energy. • Drink before You Walk: Prepare for your walk by drinking a tall glass of water (17 ounces or 500 ml) 2 hours before your walk. This will allow time for any extra to pass through you body before you hit the trail. What Walkers Shouldn't Drink Do not drink water from a lake or stream unless you filter or purify it. In many places there are nasty parasites such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium in the unspoiled mountain streams -because they are in the local squirrels and other animals. • Do not drink sodas, juices, or carbonated beverages during the walk. Gas, belching, and stomach cramping can result. Save these for after the walk. Do not drink milk or drinks that contain milk (lattes, cappucchino, chai tea, shakes, etc.) Do not drink coffee, tea, or other drinks with caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic and removes water from your body. Caffeine: Avoid caffeinated beverages before your walk; they cause you to lose fluid, making you thirstier as well as making you take inconvenient stops along the way. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. Alcohol also dehydrates the body. After the walk, a nice cold beer may seem perfect, but start with a large glass of water. Do not drink alcohol the evening before a long walk. When walking long distance for several days, avoid alcoholic beverages completely. |



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