#69 - Are You Making These HUGE Food Mistakes on Trail?! w/ Aaron Owen Mayhew

In today's podcast episode, we speak with Aaron Owen Mayhew, the founder of  @backcountryfoodie  a trail nutrition coaching and meal planning service for hikers and backpackers. Aaron, a registered dietician turned entrepreneur, discusses everything from the importance of complex carbs and protein to the harmful effects of high-sugar foods in a hiker's diet. She also shares her knowledge on meal planning for hiking trips and the best foods for optimal performance in outdoor activities. In a collaborative effort with her husband, Aaron has built a business that provides a variety of services specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of outdoor adventurers, including a helpful calorie calculator available on their website. Tune in to learn more about how to keep your body fueled and happy during your outdoor adventures. https://backcountryfoodie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodie/
01:41 Starting the Podcast and Introducing the Topic 02:43 Discussing Nutrition and Meal Planning for Hikers 03:36 Understanding the Importance of Complex Carbs and Protein 04:45 The Role of Food in Hiking Performance and Recovery 05:28 The Impact of Sugar Intake on Hiking Performance 05:38 The Importance of Eating Before Climbing 09:31 The Role of Quinoa in Hiking Nutrition 16:50 Understanding the Impact of Altitude and Cold Weather on Calorie Needs 18:35 Advice for Beginner Backpackers on Calorie Needs 20:43 Understanding Hiker Hunger and the Importance of Vitamins 24:20 Considering Buying a Dehydrator for Healthier Trail Food 24:36 Common Misconceptions in Backpacking Nutrition 24:55 The Keto Backpackers: A Discussion on Carbs and Intensity 25:48 The Role of Trail Mix in a Balanced Diet 26:19 The Importance of Nutrition in Backpacking 26:32 The Dangers of Being Hangry on the Trail 26:54 The Inspiration Behind Backcountry Foodie 27:06 The Evolution of Backcountry Foodie 27:41 The Convenience of the Resupply Service 33:53 The Challenges and Rewards of Being an Entrepreneur 37:59 The Experience of Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail 40:21 The Journey of Backcountry Foodie as a Business 41:23 The Favorite Service of Backcountry Foodie --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chad-lubinski6/support