Meat & Eggs

We no longer need to emphasise nowadays that meat and eggs are essentials for a complete diet. They are significant sources of lipids and proteins. They are particularly important for outdoor enthusiasts, as they provide them with the nutrients necessary to boost their performance. Since we are talking about outdoor activities, the meat and eggs offered have a long shelf life. This article allows you to learn more about their benefits for athletes.

Long shelf life meat and eggs: what are they?

Long shelf life meat and eggs are nothing other than foods that have undergone freeze-drying. This is a carefully thought-out food preservation process which, once perfected, has proved efficient.

Freeze-drying is a process that involves first freezing the food, then dehydrating it to remove all the water it contains. This allows the food to be preserved for many years, even several decades. Freeze-drying does not alter either the taste or the nutritional values of the food. Moreover, there is no risk of the food decomposing and forming mould.

Many foods can be freeze-dried. For a food to be suitable for freeze-drying, it must contain water. Thus, with the exception of honey and oil, all foods, including meat and eggs, can be freeze-dried. The long shelf life meat and eggs that we offer you are therefore freeze-dried. More specifically, they are whole egg powder and meat, packaged in sachets or cans.

They have:

• a 10-year shelf life
• a 15-year shelf life
• a 25-year shelf life

These are foods that endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts should not go without.

Nutritional value of meat for outdoor enthusiasts

Meat, alternating with eggs and fish products, combined with vegetables and starchy foods, helps to balance the athlete's diet. We recommend consuming these animal proteins 1 to 2 times per day, particularly during training days. Consuming meat to promote good muscle recovery is also strongly recommended.

Meat is a food highly enriched in protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12. Apart from water, proteins are the nutrients with which meat is most enriched. Animal proteins have the advantage of being particularly easy to digest and have high biological values. Meat therefore provides all the essential amino acids in the right proportions for your body. It contributes particularly to good growth and muscle maintenance.

Meat provides the body with a significant dose of iron and zinc. These minerals are easily absorbed by the body. Iron facilitates the transport of oxygen in the body and improves metabolism. It should be noted that iron deficiency causes fatigue, which is detrimental to your athletic performance. Zinc, meanwhile, is involved in a variety of metabolic processes such as protein synthesis. It also participates in the regular functioning of the immune system.

Let's also add that meat has a low fat content. Moreover, it represents a source of good fat.

Nutritional value of eggs for hikers

Eggs represent a very good source of protein, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Just like meat, the proteins contained in eggs are easily assimilated by the body. Moreover, they are evenly distributed between the yolk and the egg white.

Eggs are excellent foods for athletes. While their fat and cholesterol content may tarnish their reputation, their richness in protein, combined with vitamins and trace elements, makes a vital contribution to daily nutrition. After a hard day of training, consuming eggs will allow you to recover perfectly. Indeed, proteins enable cell renewal and proper muscle function.

Eggs are also enriched with fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and represent an important source of B vitamins. In the egg yolk we mainly find vitamin B12 and in the white, vitamin B2. All these vitamins are involved in the cell division process and in fat burning.

Advantages of long shelf life products

Freeze dried meat and eggs are among the essential elements that outdoor enthusiasts must add to their travel kit. They can be stored for many years. They therefore allow them to remain autonomous during emergency situations.

They are packaged in cans that are very large and can feed an entire group or family. If you are alone, you thus gain approximately 2 weeks of food with these cans. This type of food requires no preparation. You only need to add hot or cold water and wait a few minutes to enjoy your meal.

Rehydrated freeze-dried eggs will be perfect for making good breakfasts or delicious pastries. Meat perfectly complements your savoury meals and provides you with the energy you need to boost your performance.

Let's add that these foods are ultra-lightweight and therefore easy to carry in your rucksack. Another advantage of freeze-dried foods is that they retain their flavour and colour. So don't worry about having to eat unappetising and bland foods. They also retain their nutritional values. Once rehydrated, they will return to their original volume. You can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals.

When to consume them?

You can consume eggs before or after exercise. Their richness in protein will benefit you to boost your performance and recover properly. Meat can also be consumed after exercise. It has almost the same nutritional values as eggs.

It will allow your muscles to regenerate. You will thus be able to replenish the reserves you have spent.

However, it is important to note that excessive meat consumption is dangerous. There is a risk of creating health problems. It is recommended to only take the amount your body needs.