Why You Should Avoid Meat on Your Trek
Most guides recommend a vegetarian diet during the Everest trekking journey. It isn't about ideology; it's about food safety. Eating meat high up is the fastest way to get a stomach bug.
Meat is carried by porters from Lukla to Base Camp. It is unrefrigerated for days. By the time it reaches Gorakshep, the bacterial risk is high. Avoid the yak steak on your Mount Everest expedition.
Digestion slows down at high altitude. Meat is hard to digest. Carbohydrates and veggies are easier for your body to process, giving you quicker energy for the Everest summit push.
Lentils (Dal), eggs, and cheese are available everywhere. They provide safe protein. Bring protein bars from home to supplement your diet if you are worried about muscle loss.
Treat your stomach like an engine. Give it clean, easy fuel. Save the burger for the celebration in Kathmandu.
