Tips, tricks, and recipes to help you fuel your body for study and feel energised in your day-to-day life! 

We all know that when it comes to exams, we can be a bit haphazard. We might stay up late, cram, drink too many energy drinks, and make poor food choices out of convenience. We are looking at what the experts have to say about food around exam time. 

Eat regularly: Your body needs food on a regular basis to stop glucose levels from crashing.

Prioritise breakfast: When waking, your body has not had fuel for hours, so it is important to get your brain and body working.

Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to maintain concentration.

Move your body: Moving is important to relieve stress; try a gym class, some stretches, or a stroll to the shop for fresh air. 

Having meals ready to go can take the stress out of the study and exam period.

Breakfast: Try make-ahead recipes such as baked oats, breakfast bars, and smoothies. 

Lunch: A batch of soup is great to make ahead and can last for days. You can also use tuna salad on a baked potato or dinner leftovers from the night before. 

Dinner: Batch cooking is your friend; a couple of hours on an evening and you will be set for the week. 

Snacks: Choose fruit, nuts, or yoghurt. Protein bars with natural ingredients, such as those from All Real Nutrition, are good quick swaps. 

Eating well on a student budget doesn't have to be difficult. You can find plenty of inspiration for meals that are nutritious and affordable.

Check out the 101 Square Meals interactive recipe ebook for a selection of simple, tasty, and affordable recipes designed to keep you fuelled without overspending.