Pooja Makhija recommends having anti-oxygen-rich foods like berries, nuts and green tea when visiting mountainous regions.
The nutritionist suggests loading up on carbs like whole wheat bread and sweet potatoes
Mountain vacations are a respite from the humdrum of city life. Imagine being surrounded by snow-covered peaks, towering pine trees and glistening lakes while a chilly wind engulfs you. The serene ambiance offers peace and calms your mind. While hill station holidays are undoubtedly fun they come with one major problem for some — altitude sickness. This is a physical reaction induced by reduced oxygen levels in the body. Ever felt nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, or headaches on your mountain escapade? If yes, then you have likely experienced mountain sickness.
So does that mean, people with this condition cannot visit the mountain? Absolutely not as celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija has some tips. She has posted a video on Instagram, sharing a list of foods that mountain lovers must eat. Let's get into the details.
“Altitude sickness can hit hard, but here's a lesser-known tip: opt for smaller, more frequent meals instead of heavy ones. This keeps your digestion smooth and prevents extra strain on your body. Also, consider packing snacks rich in electrolytes like bananas or trail mix to maintain energy and balance. Your body works harder at higher altitudes, so every bite matters,” she wrote in the caption.
In the video, Pooja Makhija recommends having anti-oxygen-rich foods like berries, nuts and green tea. According to her, it helps your body to adapt better at high levels. She advises viewers to tank up on iron-rich foods as they help with the production of red blood cells (RBC). promoting better oxygen flow. Meanwhile, spinach, beans, red meat and keratin-rich foods will help your muscles.
The nutritionist suggests loading up on carbs like whole wheat bread and sweet potatoes. She confirms that carbs will enable you to stay energised. Since high altitudes can lead to dehydration, Pooja Makhija highlights the importance of drinking enough water and sipping on herbal tea.
The nutritionist wraps up the video with one important piece of information: Lowering alcohol intake. “It's going to increase altitude sickness and delay digestion,” she reveals.
What are you waiting for then? Note these tips and pack your bags as the mountains are calling.
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