Managing Nutrition in the High-Altitude Death Zone
At high altitude, the hormone that signals hunger is suppressed. On a Mount Everest expedition, climbers often have to force-feed themselves to keep the energy needed for the Mount Everest summit push.
The body prioritizes the heart and lungs, slowing down digestion. This makes heavy meals unappealing. During Everest trekking, sticking to liquid-based foods like soup is the best way to maintain calories.
Climbers often lose their taste for 'healthy' food and crave junk. Pringles, cookies, and fruit cups are the gold standard of Mount Everest expedition rations because they are easy to eat.
Ginger tea is the ultimate remedy for altitude-induced nausea. Sherpas provide it constantly during Everest trekking to help climbers keep their strength for the Mount Everest summit.
Nutrition is as important as oxygen. Force yourself to eat little and often to fuel your Mount Everest expedition success.
