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People who are planning to hit the slopes will want to make sure they eat plenty of high energy food first. Research has shown that skiing burns between 400 and 600 calories an hour, so to stay on the slopes longer you will need to be full. However, some types of food are definitely better than others. Here are some of the best types of food to eat before you ski. 

Pasta
If you want to be able to ski for longer, it is a good idea to eat plenty of carbohydrates, as they contain glycogen that your body burns for energy. Go for a big plate of pasta topped with tomato sauce and vegetables like corn, onions and eggplant to keep you full and packed with energy. 

Potatoes
Potato dishes, such as potato gratin topped with cheese, are a great way to pile on the carbs before exercising. A baked potato topped with cheese and baked beans is another great winter warmer that with make you feel full and satisfied before you ski. 

Fruit
Bananas are packed with energy that releases slowly, helping you to stay full and active for longer.

Rice
Rice dishes such as fried rice with vegetables and steamed rice topped with fried vegetables will help you to add extra carbs to your meal and feel full. If you need an extra boost of flavour, add some soy sauce, chillies and a little garlic. 

Bread
This is another great source of carbs. Choose wholemeal or wholewheat bread stuffed with fresh vegetables. 

Go Veggie
Meat can be much more difficult to digest than vegetables and is best avoided before rigorous exercise. In particular, vegetables such as pumpkin and carrots, corn and eggplant will provide you with lots of energy and can be added to your favourite pasta, potato and rice dishes. Dairy products can make you feel sluggish when you exercise, so cream, milk and butter are also best avoided, although a little cheese is OK. 

Fruit Smoothie
Drinking a smoothie made from fresh fruit and yoghurt is a great way to flood your system with sugar that will be transformed into energy when you ski. If you are too impatient to eat a big meal before you ski, a smoothie is a great option, as it can be made in just a couple of minutes and is quick and easy to drink. You can also add a little protein powder to the smoothie if you wish. 

Stay Hydrated
It is essential to make sure that you remain hydrated while you ski. A drink bottle can be clipped onto the belt of your ski clothes and can be filled with fruit juice to provide you will extra energy when you need it most. 

Ideally, it is best to eat around half an hour before hitting the slopes. You can always take a bag of raisins and other dried fruit with you to munch on when you are out so that you don’t have to return so quickly.

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