Breakfast Foods

dennisbench · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 275 Location: El Mirage

I usually eat a cliff bar or two, thats it. Man do I love the cranberry kind Agree

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Shawn · Posted: 1/29/2003, 6:10 pm Post subject:

THat power gel looks like the high sugar/carb content stuff for a quick energy boost, not a meal replacement. I understand the bars to be more complete, and the gel basically a shot of corn syrup. I have a little palm size flask just for some Hershey's Chocolate Syrup, which is a cheaper alternative to things like Gu and other energy shots.
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plummer150 · Posted: 1/29/2003, 10:01 pm Post subject: re:

Woah, sweet, did I hear someone say Churches Chicken? I'll have to try that one next time!
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cactuscat · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 459 Location: Phoenix

ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

My understanding is that the powergel/gu/cliffshot packets are indeed intended for quick energy boosts. Current practice dictates that an "athlete" needs to ingest calories/protein/carbs approx. every 30-45 minutes durring an activity of long duration...they're often provided during marathons, I know long distance runners staple them to their shirt/shorts during long runs/training. The original version of this new "food" was called JOGMATE. I participated in product testing prior to it's release for sale. It came in a tube like toothpaste, had the consistency of pudding, looked like chocolate pudding and tasted like chalky chocolate pudding...Jogmate is still around and still tastes the same way. Gu/powergel/cliffshots taste a bit better, more of a catsup consistency...(perhaps a bit thicker...bbq sauce maybe)...some of them are now available with caffeine....which certainly does provide a boost.

I've used a few of them on hiking/backpacking trips...not bad and they don't take up much space....on the flip side...Pat's tried them...she thinks they're disgusting.
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Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

This power gel stuff sounds wierd. I guess seeing or tasting is believing. I guess I'll have to get myself some just to see what it's like.
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

I have used gel -- Ilike the one made by Clif Bar (Clif Shot). Gel is good - quick pick me up when you are loosing steam fast but I would definitely recommend supplemental nutrition!

Some of the better tasting ones ( Mocha- Clif Shot) are great for trail desert!
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Daddee · Posted: 3/7/2003, 11:57 am Post subject:

Breakfast (and everything but dinner) is best served cold. If I'm eating on the trail that usually means I'm backpacking, and that means I want an early start in the morning. Plus I hate building fires or pulling out the stove, then having to let it cool off before I can stow it. I like a little granola/trail mix combo for breakfast.

My favorite method is to pour some granola into a bandana and strap it on like a feedbag. Always a favorite method if there are people who don't know me in the group - or kids. Otherwise it's just plain practical. I don't like powdered milk, and nothing else really goes with it, so pouring it into a bandana is quick and easy, and nothing to clean afterwards - you can even start your hike and keep eating without having to worry about putting away your cup/bowl.

However, if I am on a short trip, all bets are off. I'll most likely whip out the stove and make a nice Denver Omlett or something equally tasty and envious for breakfast.
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k9hiker · Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 390 Location: NW Phoenix

THere are also some new gel type things made from honey. I saw them at the Hiking Shack. THey are mostly honey but with a few added goodies.

I just foun these breakfast sticks at Trader joes today. They are called Force Primeval Bars - walnut, apple, and raisin bars. They look kind of like bagles style bread but shaped like a bar instead of round.
These dipped in honey and PB, oh momma!
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maryphyl · Posted: 3/14/2003, 9:52 am Post subject:

I went to a talk last month given by Dr. Tom Myers (Over the Edge). I was reading the handouts he gave us last night and he mentioned that many of the foods we choose for breakfast are short on salt. What this means is that we start off on a warm day without enough salt (you can't eat too much--your body just gets rid of it). I plan to take this into account when choosing breakfast foods in the future.
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plummer150 · Posted: 3/14/2003, 11:32 am Post subject: re:

So what exactly are you saying then? We should have alot of salt or we shouldn't be taking in a lot of salt because we just burn it off faster anyways. Maybe it's just me, but I couldn't make the connection there. I guess it's too early in the morning.....haha. Wink

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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

k9hiker · Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 390 Location: NW Phoenix

I have used the tortilla idea and liked that. Breakfast burritos are pretty good for the first morning. I recently tried buscuits and really liked them. They keep really well and are yummy with PB, jelly, honey, butter, pre-cooked bacon, ham, cheese, eggs if your cooking or whatever. THey also reheat nicely if you do have fire. I just cut them open and lay them out on one of the fire ring rocks if we have a fire going, otherwise cold is fine too.

I also like fruit, but that can get heavy so it's usually only on the first day, then dehydrated fruit for the rest.

My favorite morning starter is a snickers bar though! Laughing

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