Here are some healthy eating tips for your upcoming exams and studying:
1. Â Eat complex carbohydrates and make sure to include protein in your meals and snacks. Â This will help keep your blood sugar stable and decrease hunger while studying!
2. Eat at regular intervals to keep your energy level up.
3. Consider eating smaller meals/snacks more often. Â Large meals can require a lot of energy to digest, and may make you feel sluggish afterwards.
4. Drink enough water. Â Are you feeling fatigued? Â Don’t assume it’s only lack of sleep! Â Make sure you are staying well-hydrated, especially in the hotter weather and especially if you have been consuming more caffeine than usual.
5. Eat breakfast! Â Eating breakfast is associated with improvement in memory, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and general academic performance.
6. Consider brining a snack to your exam for a boost halfway through!
7. Make time for exercise. Â 20-30 minutes per day can help improve sleep patterns, reduce stress, and keep you energized.
Some exam-time snack ideas!
- banana with peanut butter
- whole wheat toast with hummus, cottage cheese, or tuna
- english muffin pizza (ask Zoey Orol for her expert advice)
- cereal with milk and fruit
- oatmeal with raisins
- pretzels, nuts, and dried fruit
- yogurt and granola
- raw veggies and hummus
- apple slices and honey
Enjoy ladies! Let me know which ones are your favorites!