Chris Cage of Greenbelly meals sits down to chat all things backpacking food and nutrition with me today. You'll hear about how he got started, why, and where he thinks the future of backpack nutrition is headed.

We dive into some rapid fire Q&A and talk about a project we worked on together that will be released soon.

Check out Greenbelly's YouTube channel here.

Future link of our electrolyte video when it is finished and released. - - - - To get more information about Valley to Peak or our programs, check out v2pnutrition.com

The Five Things We Did: JC spent just shy of 4 months focused on his nutrition with one goal: see if it could change the current course of his health. You'll hear his perspective, tips, advice and exactly what we did during that time together.

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Check out more resources, podcast, and other things to help in your journey at V2P!

-How much does exercise contribute to calorie needs?

-What’s a DEXA scan (and what’s good to know in the results?)

-What exactly is a “healthy relationship” with food? Are you there?

-Is there a 1:1 calorie intake vs burn effect to create energy equilibrium?

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Valley to Peak Nutrition Resources, Info, and Freebies

Topics covered:

• Are oral GLP-1s as effective as injectables?
• What's the deal with the new report on protein powders containing lead?
• Should I worry about not having carbs with my protein after a workout?
• Are energy drinks really killing my gains in the gym and workouts?

Consumer Report on protein powders

Podcast with Dyllon Sanford on GLP-1-Part 1.

European Food Safety Authority

Creatine is arguably the most popular supplement on the planet right now.

When you ask, people have heard they shouldn't take it, but they're not quite sure why, what it does, how it works, or if it even really works at all for that matter.

We look to explore some of that and get answers in this episode.

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Creatine in the backcountry (podcast).

Creatine and other supplements in physical occupations and tactical athletes (podcast).

1. How important is variety in the diet? I tend to eat alot of the same things every day.
2. How important is nutrient timing when it relates to protein intake? Does protein quality matter?
3. “I tore my hamstring while water skiing this summer. Should I be eating more protein while I’m doing my PT work? What about amino acides or BCAA?
4. I LOVE ice cream, but it kills my intake. What are three ways I can have a healthier version (change TYPE, change AMOUNT, Skip)

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Check out our resources at Valley to Peak Nutrition or sign up for coaching!

Your body shivering is an automatic response for survival as it contracts your muscle to generate heat when thrown into a particularly cold environment.

The energy demand is high.

The currency of that cost is calories.

I wanted to know just WHAT happens, WHY, and if we’re able to fix it in the field.

Who better to discuss the topic than Mr. John Barklow himself?

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Knowledge from Storms.

Sitka Gear

Montana Knife YouTube Survival Series w/ John.

Rewarming Drill.

This week we look at four practical things you can do to recover and stay strong for a season- be it training or hunting. We talk about whether you should carb load or not before a big hunt and give some updates on what’s to come throughout the fall.

Podcast with Rokslide and Jordan Budd

Our Prep and Recovery Nurition Guide (Free)

Our DIY at-home electrolyte mix