To maintain high energy levels and keep warm, Ann and Liv must eat and drink foods that are high in nutrients, calories and fat. The combination of extreme cold and 12 to 16 hours of skiing each day requires each woman to eat between 4,500 and 5,000 calories in a 24-hour period. Ann and Liv do not eat lunch. They snack throughout the day at one - hour intervals.
Sports drink with lots of calories and electrolytes designed to replenish fatigued muscles.
Assorted nuts with dried fruit. After getting the snow melting, Ann and Liv start with potato chips, a good source of fat, calories and salt. They follow with a cup of soup to warm up. Freeze - dried food fortified with fat. Flavors include cod stew with sour cream, beef and potato stew, pasta bolognese.