Fueling for Energy and Exams
We all know when it comes to exams we can be a bit haphazard with ourselves.
We might be staying up late, cramming, drinking all of the energy drinks, and making poor food choices out of convenience. We’re looking at what the experts have to say on food around exam time.
Here are some tips to help keep you on track
Your body needs food on a regular basis to stop our glucose from crashing. When this happens we feel sluggish and it can be hard to concentrate.
When waking your body has not had any fuel for some hours, so it is important to get your brain and body working! Here you will find some healthy breakfast recipes to start the day.
Your body needs food on a regular basis to stop our glucose from crashing. When this happens we feel sluggish and it can be hard to concentrate.
When waking your body has not had any fuel for some hours, so it is important to get your brain and body working! Here you will find some healthy breakfast recipes to start the day.
Having meals ready to go can take some of the stress out of the study and exam period.
Breakfast: For breakfast there are lots of make ahead recipes such as baked oats, breakfast bars, porridge and even smoothies can be made in advance. There are lots of different make ahead recipes to try.
Lunch: A batch of soup is great to make ahead and can last for days. You can add in whatever vegetables you have and add herbs and spices to your taste. Tuna salad to pop on a baked potato or dinner left overs from the night before.
Dinner: Batch cooking Prep and Recipes are your friend. A couple of hours on an evening and you’ll be set for the week ahead.
Snacks: Healthy snacks include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy products like yogurt or cottage cheese. Good options are a small apple with peanut butter, hummus with vegetable sticks, a handful of almonds, or plain yogurt with berries.
If you need a quick swap some protein bars like the All Real Nutrition ones have all natural ingredients and won’t spike your sugar levels.
You may not get everything right, but a little forward planning can go a long way. You need proper sleep so you can retain the information you need. Moving is also important to relieve stress and take proper breaks. That could look like a gym class, doing some stretches if you have been sitting for a while, or even a stroll to the shop for some fresh air and give yourself a little space.