Natural High-Energy Foods for Athletes

Goji Berries and Cashews. Photo Credit: Jennifer
Goji Berries and Cashews. Photo Credit: Jennifer

We awoke as the sun began draping light over the jungle hills. It was our day of challenge: to kayak the other side of Lake Arenal and back. We wanted to carry as little as possible and loaded up on energy before we left. We also chose to pack a few high-energy foods so that we could sustain our energy to meet the challenge.

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Foraging and Eating Wild Edible Plants: How to Begin

By Nicholas Tippins

Wild edible plants are healthy, fun, and free. If you live in an area where plants are not treated with chemicals, there’s no reason not to get started today.

Don’t I need to be an expert at plant identification before I can forage and eat wild foods?

The short answer: no. Chances are you already know and can identify wild edible plants. Can you recognize a dandelion? If so, you’re already on your way to becoming an expert forager.

False Solomon's Seal/Maianthemum racemosum Photo by Leslie Seaton
False Solomon’s Seal/Maianthemum Racemosum. Photo by Leslie Seaton

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