Eat Smart During Final Exam Time

     Exam time can take a toll if you’re not careful, due to stress, lack of sleep, and feeling mentally overloaded.  Stay on top of your well-being by eating healthy meals and snacks regularly, getting enough rest, and staying hydrated.  Some tips to get you through: 

1.   Eat breakfast.  It will give you energy, help you concentrate better, and keep you from overeating or junking out later in the day which can leave you feeling sluggish and less likely to be productive.

 2.  Eat healthy snacks throughout the day to keep your energy level up.  As with breakfast, healthy snacking can help alleviate the urge to go for less healthy options at mealtimes.  See below for some healthy snack ideas.

3.  Exercise.  It will lift your mood, take your mind off the stress, and energize you.

4.  Get enough sleep! 

5.  Stay hydrated.  Dehydration can make you feel more fatigued.  Be aware that if you’re loading up on coffee and caffeinated sodas, caffeine is a diuretic and can contribute to dehydration.  Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Healthy snacks ideas:

•   Fresh fruit is always available at all the dining halls – grab a few pieces and toss them in you backpack for later.   
•  Grab and Go options around campus include hummus and crackers, yogurt parfaits, fruit & cheese, fruit cups. 
• If you live off-campus, pack snacks to bring with you such as a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole wheat bread, multi-grain chips and granola bars, baby carrots and other cut veggies.