Episode 35: Hiking Snacks

LCHF Family

035: Hiking Snacks. Released: May 17, 2018 By special request, Adam and Anne take on the issue of what to eat when you're on a day hike with your LCHF family. News * With the end of the school year approaching fast, and summer around the corner, we will be releasing episodes every other week until September. * Those of you with an Amazon Echo can now use it to listen to LCHF Family. To set it up, say the following, pausing between statements: Alexa, enable the Low Carb, High Fat Podcast. Alexa, stop. When you are ready to listen to the podcast, say, "Alexa, play the Low Carb, High Fat Podcast." * We love the Radical Organics Simply Salted Toasted Coconut Chips so much that we way over-bought them as we left the Philippines, so we're going to spread the love. To claim 4 packages of coconut chips, order from one of our affiliates using the links on the Support the Show page. Send a screen shot of your order to [e-mail]. We will confirm the order and send it you your coconut chips. It's that simple! This offer is only available to listeners with mailing addresses in the United States, and it's only available until 10 listeners take advantage of the offer or until September 1, whichever comes first. Recommendations Made in the Show When planning food for your hike, you need to consider whether the participants are fat adapted or not. If there are participants who are not yet fat adapted, you should plan some snacks for them that are higher in carbohydrates to prevent problems with low blood sugar. Those who are fat adapted may not need to snack between meals at all, but if they do, they can keep their snacks LCHF. Those who are not fat adapted but still hoping to avoid added sugars and processed foods are in luck: keep scrolling through the snow notes for our reciped for Real Food GORP. Epic Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon and Pork Bites are a sugar-free jerky option that would work well for those who are fat adapted. Other snack options are individually wrapped cheese or a hunk of a hard cheese like parmesan, asiago, or romano. Olives, hard-boiled eggs, and pickles would all be good options, too. Or, keep scrolling through the show notes for a recipe for a Savory GORP designed for people who are fat adapted. Listen to the episode for more food recommendations!If you're concerned about being able to pack in enough water for your hike, check out the Katadyn BeFree or the LifeStraw. There are more options on the REI site as well. Recipes Mentioned in the Show Real Food GORP

A filling, flavorful GORP everyone in the family will love, designed especially for those who are not yet fat adapted. Free from inflammatory peanuts, industrial oils, sweeteners, and added sugars.

• 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 cup cashews, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut chips
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, unsweetened (optional)

1. Melt the coconut oil in a 10" skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add nuts, seeds, and coconut chips to the skillet. Stir until warm and well-coated with the coconut oil.

3. Sprinkle the mixture with cinnamon and salt and stir until evenly coated.

4. Remove from heat and spread the mixture on a cookie sheet to cool quickly.

5. Stir in the raisins and optional dried cranberries.

6. Store in an air-tight container when completely cool.

LCHF GORP

A healthier GORP option for those who are already fat-adapted.

• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 cup walnuts, macadamias, or pecans, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut chips
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup cheddar Whisps, or all-cheese cracker of your choice, coarsely chopped

1. Heat coconut oil in a 10" skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add nuts, seeds, and coconut chips to the skillet. Stir until warm and well coated in the oil.

3. Sprinkle the mixture with Italian seasoning and salt. Stir until well combined.

4. Remove from heat and spread the GORP on a cookie sheet to cool quickly.

5. Stir in chopped Whisps.

6. Store in an air-tight container when completely cool.

Best Option Another double header! Your best option when you are out and about and hav to feed the family and all you have available is a Wendy's: Either a Baconator with no bun, mayo, ketchup, or cheese OR the Dave's Triple with no bun, mayo, ketchup, or cheese. With either option, you can try asking if they will replace the American cheese with Asiago, but we haven't tried it, so we don't know if they will allow the substitution. Your best option for food when you only have a Dunkin Donuts? Literally nothing. If you need a drink, opt for bottled water, black coffee (hot or cold), or coffee with cream (hot or cold). Many thanks to Lee Rosevere at Free Music Archive for the music we use in the podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or your podcatcher of choice so new episodes arrive automatically. For more support, like and follow the community on Facebook, and check out our website! Please assume any links in the show notes that go to business sites are affiliate links. (They aren't all affiliate links, but sometimes they are.) Purchasing things from our affiliates through those likes us pay for hosting fees and equipment for the podcast. You can see a list of our partners on the Support the Show page.