Get Out of the House, and Take a Hike!

Benefits Of Hiking

Every hike holds the promise of new experiences, new perspectives, and new adventures waiting to unfold. That is why hiking provides people with many physical, mental, and social benefits that can enrich their lives.

Physical: Walking is one of the lowest impact sports around, which allows hiking to be very helpful in battling aliments and diseases for people of all ages. One of the leading voices in all things hiking, The American Hiking Society, agrees. Studies and research have shown that physical exercise can help reduce heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis. With hiking being such an accessible activity, many more people can participate and reap the rewards.

Mental: Anxiety is becoming more prevalent in people across the country and can be caused by not enough adrenaline being released from the body. Anxiety then can lead to depression down the line if the correct steps are not taken. Walking is a great way to release adrenaline, which means hiking can help release the necessary endorphins that put people in more positive mental states. Spending time outdoors has also been seen to have numerous mental health benefits because of nature’s calming effect.

Social: One of the least talked about benefits of hiking is the social aspect. During the pandemic many people, especially teens & young adults, were secluded from friends and family, which ended up causing a lot of them to lose important social skills. Many people were glued to electronics and in certain facets lost touch with reality. Long walks outside were some of the only safe ways that people could see each other and communicate face to face. Hiking provided, and still provides, the ability to unplug, talk, and enjoy the beauty of a natural landscape.

Enjoy Your Next Hike With Truly Good Foods

Most “Best Hiking Snack” articles state that snack mixes and dried fruit are the best items to bring on treks, and for good reason. Health-conscious consumers and expert hikers know that salty foods and complex carbohydrates are of the utmost importance when it comes to providing fuel for the body and replacing lost electrolytes. That’s where Truly Good Foods comes in. Our Grabeez, ReCharge, and SUR bag products are perfect for hikers and health-conscious consumers on the go. These products deliver delicious and energy-boosting snack mixes in light, resealable containers that last for any length of trail.

The great outdoors is calling – will you answer?

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