It is too easy to
reach for junk quick snacks at exam time. Junk snacks are not food. They will
not give you the nutrition and energy you need. If you eat them you will end up
de-energized which will impact on your ability to study.
Here are some tips
for exam time eating:
·
Have a breakfast. Cornflakes are not food. Start your day with good
slow energy release food like a nourishing bowl of porridge.
·
Eat small, frequent meals to
keep your blood sugar and energy levels steady.
A great brain food is Scrambled Eggs
A great brain food is Scrambled Eggs
·
Have quick real food ready to hand. Get
into a routine of getting soup, sandwiches and salads ready. Either do it the
night before or at the start of the day. It’ll be worth it.
·
Avoid sweets and sugary junk snacks. If you want something sweet eat fruit. Berries are
great brain food. Other great snacks are raisins , nuts, yogurts,
·
Remember you need more than
carbohydrates. Pasta is not enough
by itself. Throw some vegetables and cooked meat or tofu into the sauce.
·
Cut
back on the coffee
·
Keep
away from alcohol
·
Drink
water
·
Don’t
eat and study at the same time. Use meals and snacks as
time out from study – let your brain rest!
·
Reward
yourself. Treats might not
give you energy and nutrition but they are great for comfort. When your study
is done have that bar of chocolate or bowl or cornflakes or muffin. You’ll
appreciate it all the more after a hard days study
