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Physical activity is essential for good health. It protects against certain illnesses and improves sleep quality, among other things. Physical activity also means adequate nutrition. Bread and cookies occupy prime positions in an adequate diet. In this section, we focus on long-life breads and cookies. This article provides an overview of these extraordinary products and the reasons to adopt them.

Long-life bread and cookies: what are they?

Long-life breads and cookies are nothing more than foods that have undergone dehydration. This is a food preservation process that allows food to be kept for a long time.

This differs from freeze-drying, which involves first freezing a food, then dehydrating it to remove all its water. This process has many advantages, including the ability to store food for many years, even decades. What's more, freeze-drying does not alter the food's flavors or nutritional values. What's more, there's no risk of rotting or mold forming.

As a reminder, many foods can be freeze-dried. For a food to qualify for freeze-drying, it must contain water. So, with the exception of honey and oil, all foods can be freeze-dried.

The breads and cookies we offer are not freeze-dried, but rather cut directly and packaged in tins or airtight bags. Specifically, these are wholemeal breads, rye breads, nutrition bars, cookies or cookies that you can nibble on during your outdoor activity. These are either packaged in pouches or in tins.

These are essential staples that can't normally be kept for long. If we take the example of wholemeal bread, you'll notice that the expiration date on the tin is 2 years after the date of manufacture. This is in fact a precaution taken in Germany to ensure that stocks are quickly exhausted. However, at LYOPHILISE & CO, we have in our possession certificates (which you can consult on the individual product sheets) stating that these breads can be kept for 15 years.

Breads and cookies are foods that endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts must include in their diet.

Nutritional benefits of bread for outdoor enthusiasts

Like pasta and rice, bread is also a starch. So it's a good idea to eat it at every meal, especially when you're expending energy. As a sportsman, bread nourishes your efforts and sustains you through to the end of your adventure. It's mainly made up of starch, so it's a great source of carbohydrates.

During your hikes, you work your muscles hard and they require a lot of energy. Thanks to the carbohydrates contained in bread, you benefit from a great source of energy. What's more, eating bread during the recovery phase helps replenish depleted glycogen reserves.

Wholemeal bread is mainly made up of proteins, fibers, vitamins and minerals that work in synergy to keep your muscles running smoothly.

Nutritional benefits of cookies for outdoor enthusiasts

Cookies are a food enjoyed by practically everyone. They are snacks that are easily integrated into our diet, whether for breakfast, a snack or a snack. The nutritional content of cookies varies according to their composition. However, those made mainly from wheat flour provide carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins (B) and minerals (mainly iron).

B vitamins are responsible for converting carbohydrates into energy. Iron is an essential mineral for outdoor athletes. It is easily assimilated by the body and is involved in the production of red blood cells. It also facilitates the transport of oxygen throughout the body's cells, making it indispensable for endurance.

Advantages of products with a long shelf-life

Long-life breads and cookies are among the essential items that outdoor enthusiasts should add to their travel kit. They have the advantage of being able to be stored for many years without decomposing. Thanks to their exceptional nutritional value and practicality, they enable outdoor sportsmen and women to remain self-sufficient in emergency situations.

These foods are ultra-light, making them easy to carry in the backpack. Another advantage of foods with a long shelf life is that they retain their flavor and color. They also maintain their nutritional value.

They are packaged in cans that are very large and can feed an entire group or family. These breads, cookies and cakes require no preparation. All you have to do is open the package and help yourself. You can even nibble on them as you continue your perilous journey. And you're free to move about as you please.

Breads and cookies are foods that are always a pleasure to share with family and friends. Bread in particular is an ancestral food, part of the culture and wealth of the French. It's always a pleasure to taste it, share it or give it as a gift.

Combined with cookies, you can enjoy better health, optimal performance and moments of joy and pleasure. On our site, you can discover dairy products (butter, cheese) with which to spread your bread to change the taste and treat yourself. In this section, you'll also find flour (to stock) for making your own bread, cookie or cake recipes.