Dietary Tips for Relieving Altitude Sickness in Tibet
Eating well is as important as resting well. Eating well doesn't mean that the more expensive the food is, the better. Instead, what you eat should be beneficial to your body. In some cases, simple local foods are even more precious than a sumptuous feast.
Beverage Recommendations for a Tibet Tour
Tibetan butter tea has become the most representative drink in Tibet not only because of its thousand-year-old history, but also because it helps the human body adapt to the high-altitude environment. Butter tea is made from yak butter, brick tea and salt, which can quickly replenish energy and electrolytes and directly improve the condition of hypoxia in the body. And since butter tea can be bought everywhere in the urban area, it's very easy for you to have a cup of authentic butter tea.
More readily available than Tibetan butter tea is ordinary warm water. Sometimes, the greatest truths are the simplest. Drinking as much warm water as possible is precisely helping you stay away from altitude sickness. The plateau environment is generally cold and dry. Drinking more warm water can help provide the body with heat and keep it warm. Moreover, warm water can be absorbed by the body more easily, promoting blood circulation. On the contrary, you need to reduce the frequency of drinking ice water, as it is not conducive to digestion and is more likely to have a negative impact on the stomach and intestines.
Yak yogurt not only tastes good but also promotes digestion. Even picky eaters usually can't say no to yak yogurt. Moreover, it is rich in protein. Drinking a cup of yak yogurt can easily satisfy your appetite and is suitable for supplementing nutrition. Culturally speaking, yak yogurt is also the core drink of the grand Shoton Festival and often appears in the daily life of the local people.
Staple Recommendations for a Tibet Tour
When it comes to the staple food that locals love to eat, tsampa must be mentioned first. The raw material of it is highland barley, and its processing is very green. After roasting the highland barley and grinding it into powder, it is mixed with butter and other substances and then kneaded and stirred. This is the production process of this high-quality carbohydrate. Because of its natural taste, it doesn't burden your stomach and intestines at all. It is highly nutritious and keeps you feeling full. It's also very convenient for you to take it on the tour vehicle to eat.
Tibetan noodles are usually made of barley flour and wheat flour, which are highly nutritious. There are various choices of soup bases. I would recommend the yak bone soup that suits the local characteristics. A bowl of steaming hot noodles warms the heart and stomach. When the body gets warm, altitude sickness naturally runs away.
Just like highland barley, potatoes are also crops that can adapt to the harsh plateau climate, so potatoes are very common in local restaurants and daily life. Similarly, potatoes are also high-quality carbohydrates which are easy to digest. Besides, potatoes are actually a widely accepted food among most foreign tourists. Whether it's mashed potatoes or steamed and stir-fried potatoes, they are utterly mouthwatering.
Snack Recommendations for a Tibet Tour
Snacks are usually something to satisfy your craving, replenish your energy and fill your stomach during a long car ride. You need to prepare them before getting on the vehicle, as the supply points along the way may not have what you want to eat.
My first recommendation is the air-dried yak meat jerky. As a local traditional delicacy, it's convenient to carry and with a long shelf life. What's more, you can carry chocolates, nuts, energy bars, etc.
Conclusion
If you have other preferred options, that's fine too. Just follow the core dining principle of eating more carbohydrates, less greasy food, and keeping your stomach comfortable. You can enjoy delicious food and stay away from altitude sickness at the same time.
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Hi , we are planning a Cycling Trip once Tibet opens for Tourism. The plan is we shall arrive to Kathmandu , travel to the border and enter via Kerung. Can you pls send a day to day Itinerary starting from Kerung - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Asthapath. We shall go around Kailash on foot and resume Cycling back to Kerung. We are a Group of 6-8 persons. Thanks Pls send ur reply to Kevin
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