5 best brain foods students should eat during exams

Here's a list of the best exam foods.

Author: Chethana Prakasan

Published: March 10, 2017, 9:45 PM IST

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Board exams have already started and it is the time of the year when you have to prepare for a mental marathon.  Exams are the most dreaded part of the school and college life but it also one of the most crucial vital part of your life. So, while you are studying hard for the exams, one thing that often gets side lined is proper food and good nutrition. You end up ordering pasta or a pizza for lunch and drinking numerous pots of coffee to keep you awake. However, these wrong food choices will make you feel sluggish. Good nutrition is very important as it will help you to stay alert, nourish your brain and help your score better. The food we eat have direct effect on your exam performance. So, here are five brain foods all students must eat during exams. (ALSO READ: Foods to Eat After Gym: 6 best and yummy post-workout foods).

1. Walnuts

Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, walnuts are good for your brain. It will help you fight off the infections and stay healthy. Add walnuts to your cereal or munch it as a snack. Consuming walnuts enhances information storing and processing and promotes the process of waste removal in the brain. It also has antidepressant effect.

2. Pumpkin

Yes, pumpkin is good for your brain as it contains many good fats and zinc. Your body loses zinc more during stressful time like exams and you can replace this by eating pumpkin or pumpkin seeds. This will help you with keep your body fit and your brain sharp. (ALSO READ: Best Foods for Healthy Hair: Top 5 foods to eat for naturally strong, shiny, thick hair!).

3. Yogurt

Yogurt contains good bacteria that improves digestion and help the body fight illness. According to a study, consuming yogurt lowers throat infection, ear infection and risk of cold.

4. Green tea

Green tea contains I theanine and caffeine, which improves alertness and helps you focus. I theanine has a relaxing effect on your body. It can improve concentration, focus and overall well-being, while decreasing the stress.(ALSO READ: Best Foods to build Stamina: Top 10 foods to eat for improving stamina and endurance).

5. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolates are rich source of iron, fiber and magnesium. Eating dark chocolate will improve blood flow to your brain, which can result in improved memory. It will also improve the function of heart. Theobromine and caffeine in dark chocolates will help you to stay alert and focused.

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