Peak Nutrition: Smart Fuel for Outdoor Adventure

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From the Publisher

Authors Mercedes Pollmeier & Maria Hines

PEAK NUTRITION

SMART FUEL FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

“In all these years, I’ve yet to come across a comprehensive nutritional cookbook that is dedicated to mountain sports. Professional and recreational mountain athletes require proper nutrition to fuel their bodies, minds, and spirits. This book is for outdoor athletes who want to perform at their best.”

— Maria Hines

Sections Include:

Part I. Making Food Part of Your Athletic Plan
Part II. Food and Your Body
Part III. Fine-Tuning Your Nutrition
Part IV. Peak Nutrition Starts in the Kitchen
Part V. Peak Nutrition Recipes

Materials Covered in Sample Chapters

Chapter 2: Building Food Habits

Creating Habits
Establishing Goals and Ensuring Consistency
Measuring Progress

Chapter 7: Creating Your Own Nutrition Plan

Step 1: Set Yourself Up for Success
Step 2: Calculate Your Energy Needs
Step 3: Get Your Macros!
Step 4: Eat Whole Foods that are Nutrient Dense
Step 5: Be Consistent
Step 6: Individualize-Know Thyself!
Eating for Your Body Type

Chapter 8: Sport-Specific Recommendations

Trail Running
Multiday Alpine, Mountaineering, Big Wall
Strength Training and Bouldering
Single-Pitch Trad and Sport Climbing
Hiking and Backpacking
Backcountry Skiing ans Snowboarding
Mountain Biking
Timing of Foods and other Concerns

Chapter 13: Sourcing Your Food and Planning for Outings

Understanding Food Labels
Menu Planning
Sample Menus
Prepping and Cooking for Success
Outfitting your Camp Kitchen
Your Carbon Footprint and Your Food
Eating on a Diet on the Go

Samples of Recipes Included in the Book

Curry Chicken Salad

Fire-Roasted Whole Trout

Quinoa Crispy Bars

Lemon Poundcake with Fresh Berries

Faro Risotto with Onion Cream, Preserved Lemon, & Spinach

Chocolate Cashew Blueberry Protein Bars (Vegan)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountaineers Books (April 8, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1680512056
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680512052
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.2 x 0.9 x 9 inches