Just an observation after reading journals of NOBO through hikers ... I understand that this is old news to most here but I am still puzzled at the prevalence of hikers eating bad food while on the trail. The amount of processed food (soda, burgers, fries etc...) consumed day in and day out is staggering. Most hikers pretty much hurry to check into a motel as often as possible and then hit the junk food establishments. Reading AT journals is more like reading Camino de Santiago trail logs but with lousy food choices.
I have yet to see a journal of someone who is really eating healthy food on a regular basis.