You can’t expect to get the best out of yourself if you don’t nourish your body properly. Adding these foods to your diet will benefit your study and lifestyle in general, trust me
HEALTHY OILS olive oil, avocado oil, peanut oil etc. — Healthy oils are high in antioxidants such as vitamin E and they boost your memory.
FISH sardines, salmon etc. — Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which improve memory and focusing!
COFFEE — Caffeine wakes you up but don’t overdo it: 60 ml per day (the equivalent of two espresso) or less is enough to keep you alert, too much caffeine causes insomnia and anxiety and we don’t want that. Don’t like coffee? Try apples instead!
EGGS — A source of energy, they contain proteins and choline (also called “memory vitamin”… the name speaks for itself!)
CHERRIES — By adding cherries into your diet, you’ll get better sleep, since they’re high in melatonin
BANANAS — I’m not kidding when I say I eat a banana a day. They contain magnesium, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B6 and more. What are you waiting for? Go eat a banana, your brain will thank you!
NUTS & SEEDS walnuts, almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds etc. — Their nutrients reduce stress, boost memory and help your cognitive functions in general
DARK CHOCOLATE — Contains antioxidants, magnesium and flavonoids. It stimulates blood to flow to your brain and lowers blood pressure
AVOCADO — Avocadoes are filled with healthy fats, magnesium and lots of vitamin E. it regulates blood pressure and improves blood flowing resulting in general brain developement and stress to decrease.
BERRIES blueberries, strawberries, acai berries — another food that should never miss in your diet: being high in antioxidants and flavonoids, berries actually do improve your memory and focusing a lot!
LEAFY GREENS lettuce, spinach, kale etc. — these are loaded with magnesium, vitamins, iron… force yourself to eat at least one serving per day (but if you can eat more, then go for it!)
BROCCOLI & ASPARAGUS — these guys are full of folic acid (1 cup = 2/3 of your daily value). Be sure to have your daily dose of folic acid, as it helps relieve stress and depression.
ORANGES — full of vitamin C which is good for your immune system and also helps relieving stress
OATS — oats will boost your serotonin levels, consequently boosting your mood. i personally recommend whole-grains
TEA — green tea is good for focusing and stress relief, but you know what’s even better? black tea!
1. eating colorful is the easiest way to a more healthy diet (same-color foods often share same nutrients)
2. if you’re a picky eater, try disguising tastes with seasonings, spices (and everything nice) or by combining them with foods you like
3. drink water!!! at least 1 L per day!! carrying a bottle of water wherever you go is the trick!
4. plan ahead + prep your meals!! thereby you will avoid that unpleasant “i don’t know what to eat” situation (which often leads to eating junk food :// )
5. make your grocery list before going to the supermarket!!! pros: less time wasted, won’t get distracted by other things you don’t need to buy, know ahead how much $$ you’re gonna spend
6. ALWAYS check the expiration date of products you buy + know when to consume your fruits&veggies
Tbh, when it comes to study snacks im a very lazy person (plus in my world time is money and i hate wasting precious study time) so i usually eat rather simple dishes. Then, what do i prep when i feel more creative?
FRUIT SALAD (easiest snack ever tbh everyone can do this no matter how bad u are at cooking)
(optional) cocoa powder / cinnamon / lemon juice
wash the fruit, peel it (if needed) and then slice it
put everything in a bowl and it’s good to go
BUT if you want, you can add cocoa powder, cinnamon or lemon juice for extra flavor. use your creativity, (almost) anything can work!
i love fruit salads bc they’re healthy, easy + quick to make (not to mention super delicious)!! here you can see one i made w/ strawberries and cocoa powder
FRUIT PARFAIT (another easy option, but a more creative one *sunglasses emoji*)
wash, peel and slice the fruit
grab a tall glass/mug/whatever and make the first layer with fruit
then add the yogurt for the second layer
third layer is going to be the oat bran
depending on the height of the glass/mug, you may go on w/ the layers
this is optional but you can add toppings if you want to make it look even cuter (and yummier)
what i like about this big bad boy here is that it’s SO fulfilling!!
BAKED PUMPKIN SEEDS (for my savory lovers out there)
thats it. thats all u need
take a pan and cover it with baking paper
place the seeds on the paper and cook in the oven for 20 mins at 200°C
super simple, isn’t it? and guess what? they actually taste like popcorn!! no lie!!!
wash and slice the zucchinis french fry style
put them in a bowl, add lemon juice + pepper and mix all well together
cover a pan with a sheet of baking paper and place the seasoned slices
cook in the oven for 20-30 mins at 200°C, flipping them over when they’re half done
now you have a more healthy and tasty version of french fries to eat while studying!
(on a side note: you can’t even imagine how painful typing ‘zucchinis’ was to me)
OATMEAL BANANA COOKIES (my fave!!)
peel and slice the banana
smash the banana w/ a fork in a bowl, then add the oatmeals + cinnamon/cocoa powder and mix
cover the pan w/ your trusted baking paper. using a spoon, place the mixture on the paper forming little circular shapes (they don’t have to be perfect)
cook in the oven for 20 mins at 200°C (remember to flip them over at the 10mins mark)
let them cool off for 30-40 mins and they’re ready to eat!
these take quite a bit but you can prep them before starting to study, then you do your revision/practice while you wait for them to cool off and finally you can take a break + enjoy them!
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