Importance of the right diet
Says Dhvani, ‘Food is vital for brain development. The brain is at maximum stress during exams due to long study hours, pressure for remembering information and performing well in the examination. Eating right helps reduce stress, calms the nerves, keeps the body light and active, prevents drowsiness and keeps the brain cells well-nourished to improve memory.’ Make these 10 diet changes for your kids to top exams.
Foods to eat before exams
Food items that are good for kids to have before their exams are those which have low GI or glycemic index. This is because this will not shoot up their blood sugar levels very quickly and prevent sluggishness during the exam. Also, they need to be high on the nutrition meter. According to Dhvani, the following foods are good:
- Nuts
- Smoothies
- Cheese vegetable sandwich
‘Curd is an excellent food during exams. Adding sugar to curd (like tradition demands) helps calm the nerves, provides sustained energy release and keeps the brain active. A better alternative would be the addition of fruit and nuts to yoghurt (smoothies) since they provide additional vitamins and minerals,’ advises Dhvani. Beat exam stress with these tips.
Foods to avoid before exams
There are certain food items that should definitely be avoided before exams as these can make children feel drowsy during their papers. This will prevent them from performing to their optimal potential which can result in bad grade. To ensure this doesn’t happen, Dhvani suggests avoiding foods that contain simple sugars, high fat, preservatives. These include foods such as:
- Packaged fruit juices
- Junk foods such as pizza, burger
- Deep-fried foods such as samosa, fries, etc.
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