Please be aware of the attitude at YMCA is 8,000 feet above sea level. In comparison, Denver is only 5,280 feet above sea level. 

The following helpful hints should help everyone prepare for the change in altitude.

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Do bananas help with altitude sickness?

Foods rich in potassium are great for acclimating. Some good staples to eat include:

broccoli

bananas

avocado

cantaloupe

celery

greens

bran

chocolate

granola

dates

dried fruit

potatoes

tomatoes

What fruit helps with altitude sickness?

High-antioxidant foods like berries. Antioxidants help to combat oxidative stress associated with high altitude.

You can find lots of antioxidants in fruits like 

berries

oranges

mandarins 

as well as in leafy greens.

Does popcorn help in high altitude?

This might really come in handy to you one day. Eat as much dark chocolate and popcorn as you want!  When you scale high-altitude areas with low oxygen levels, consuming these would help in increasing the oxygen supply to muscles.

What are the best snacks for altitude sickness?

Potassium-rich foods such as 

bananas

greens

avocados

dried fruit

potatoes

tomatoes

In addition, complex-carbohydrate foods like whole grain pasta and vegetables can help maintain your energy and blood sugar levels during your ascent.

What food to avoid at high altitude?

Avoid Fats.

Consumption of fatty foods exacerbate altitude sickness as they require more oxygen for your body to process.

Food to be avoided:

Alcohol

Tobacco

Fried items

Butter

Cream based foods

Pickles

Cold drinks

Sweets

Avoid Salty Foods.

Excessive salt can lead to dehydration, and dehydration increases your risk of developing altitude sickness. So please avoid foods high in sodium like

fast foods

canned soups

chips

crackers

pretzels

What is the best drink for high altitude?

Some studies have shown that drinking a beverage with carbohydrates and electrolytes (like sports drinks) is better at hydrating than water alone at altitude. You need extra fluids because of increased fluid loss through respiration and sweat from dry air.

Is Gatorade good for altitude sickness?

It is also advised to drink plenty of fluids 3-4 days prior to traveling to help prevent altitude sickness. Sports drinks like Gatorade or all-natural options like coconut water are great alternatives and fuel your body with electrolytes for better hydration.

Does orange juice help with altitude?

Fluids like coconut water and orange juice will not only increase your hydration levels but also have lots of great electrolytes and other micronutrients. One of the other effects of good carbohydrate metabolism is that the breakdown in and of itself creates more H2O as well.

Remember to HYDRATE!

HYDRATE!

HYDRATE!!

Did we mention that it is important to stay hydrated???