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Submitted by: Liz Olkowicz

You may go skiing to relax, but even though you may be taking a break from work, youre body isnt! Skiing can be a very high-intensity physical activity, so its important to remember to treat your body well while youre adding the stress of mornings and evenings spent skiing to your daily routine. One of the ways you can help your body cope is by providing it with all the vitamins and nutrients it needs to keep you skiing for longer a little thought put into what you eat could make the difference between a good skiing holiday, and a great one where it feels like you were never off the slopes! Whether youre self-catering or in a catered chalet, Morzine is definitely best enjoyed with a stomach full of warm, nutritious food.

Carbohydrates

One of the most important nutrients for a skier to consume, there are actually two different types of carbohydrates. The simple carbohydrates are found in sugary foods, such as sweets, jam, and soft drinks. These arent the healthy kind they can cause extreme swings in the levels of insulin your body produces and releases, and therefore similar swings in your energy levels. While your energy levels may increase quickly, they will decrease just as quickly, so they arent recommended for skiers who need longer-term energy for longer runs!

Complex carbohydrates create a much more even and steady release of insulin and energy, and keep you full for longer. Foods such as pasta, potatoes, bread, nuts and fruits are all filled with complex carbohydrates, and are often served as a regular part of meals in a catered chalet. Morzine features many pistes that require energy to tackle make sure you arent falling asleep at the start.

Protein

Another variety of energy-boosting foods are foods rich in protein. Vital for maintaining and building muscle, as well as increasing your endurance levels for lengthy physical activities like skiing, protein-rich meals include foods such as turkey, chicken, egg whites, fish, and beans. Even if you dont have time to make it back for lunch to your catered chalet, Morzine restaurants and shops often offer small snacks to help keep you going throughout the day. Protein is especially important for those attempting Morzines more challenging slopes a protein rich meal back at the catered chalet is often just the thing to help the body prepare for another days skiing.

Fluids

You might not think youd have a problem with sweating in the colder temperatures of the Morzine climate but you might be surprised at how much fluid your body loses due to sweating, especially partaking in an exercise like skiing. While skiing, the wind actually helps whisk away moisture on the skin, so you may not realise how much energy you are putting out while gliding down the pistes! Failing to drink enough water through the day could lead to dehydration, which will drastically reduce both your performance and your enjoyment of skiing. Again, if you cant make it back to your catered chalet, Morzine has plenty of places to grab a bottle of water. Staying hydrated can really help you make the most of a skiing holiday.

About the Author: Liz Olkowicz is the Business Development Manager for Ski and Summer Morzine, a Morzine Tour Operator, based in Weybridge in Surrey offering tailor-made holidays in a catered chalet, Morzine. (

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