{"id":18882,"date":"2023-03-03T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T22:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=18882"},"modified":"2023-03-10T12:08:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T01:38:07","slug":"energy-food-drink-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/energy-food-drink-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Snacks for the Track: A Go-Getter\u2019s Guide to Adventure Fuel"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the light and crispy but heavy on the energy, to the full-powered and perfectly powdered blend of hydration and caffeination \u2013 trackside snacking doesn’t have to bring with it artificial flavours, excess sugar, or funny-sounding ingredients we can’t quite decipher.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, the following track snacks<\/a> are designed to fit every backpack – be that for finishing your favourite trail, curbing that carb craving, or even fueling mid-morning at the office.<\/p>\n

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Trackside snacking doesn’t have to bring with it artificial flavours, excess sugar, or funny-sounding ingredients we can’t quite decipher. Credit: Clif<\/em><\/p>\n

Bars<\/h2>\n

Fast, nutritious, and easily transported \u2013 energy bars<\/a> are the most impactful jam-packed mouthful for the track. From the bushwalks across rubble to fast-paced races on flatter pavement, stay fueled beyond the big smoke with their superior nutritional profile and kick-butt flavour options too.<\/p>\n

As the most versatile choice, bars make for easy snacking ahead of a hike, training session, or simply to keep you kicking on at the keyboard during the workday. To benefit the most from an energy bar, consume 2-3 hours before exercise. Nibble away mid-activity too, to keep hunger at bay.<\/p>\n

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Stay fueled beyond the big smoke with a superior nutritional profile and kick-butt flavour options too. Credit: Skratch Labs<\/em><\/p>\n

Energy bars<\/a> are usually very dense, having them more satiating and filling compared to a gel. Their texture is more solid, like that of a muesli bar, which can often be more palatable. Nonetheless, they\u2019re not ideal when you\u2019ve got your hands tied, nor as fast absorbing as a gel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some of our favourite brands include Clif<\/a> and Skratch Labs<\/a>. Wholesome ingredients in, hydrogenated oils out \u2013 every Clif bar<\/a> is 70% organic, made with healthy, high-energy ingredients without compensating with high-fructose corn syrup. Boasting a compact pack size too, they\u2019re easily stored on your hike, ride, or run. For more on the flavour of Clif energy bars<\/a> taste, check out our review in the video below.<\/p>\n