Easy Nutrition Tips to Prepare for a Maths’ Exam
Exams are scary, and Mathematics is scarier. But losing your sleep and appetite over it, will not help you in nailing your Maths exam. For this, you need good nutrition and a healthy, well-rested mind.
If you are a student preparing for your Maths exam, or a parent looking for tips to get your kid to do better in exams, this article is for you. When it comes to learning, our diet plays an important role. Nutritious food can boost our memory, improve our attention span, and keep our minds sharp. Most importantly, it improves the cognitive functions of our brains.
Don’t Skip Breakfast
Students who eat breakfast tend to perform better in exams. Eat a balanced breakfast every day, especially on the day of the exam.
Carbohydrates — rolled oats, multigrain bread, low-sugar muesli.
Proteins — bacon, eggs, yogurt, milk.
Good fats — avocado, mackerel.
Drinks Lots of Water
Hydration is very important for staying alert and maximising focus. To keep your body hydrated you must consume at least 8 glasses of water every day.
It is a good idea to start your morning with a glass of water. You should also carry a bottle of water in your backpack. You can also drink milk, tea, coffee, smoothie, and juices. However, avoid sugary and fizzy drinks right before your exam.
Other Important Foods to Include in Your Diet
A balanced diet is very significant for a healthy brain and body. Therefore, make these food groups an important part of your diet. So, if there is a test coming up, we recommend using these ‘brain foods’ more…
(i) Oily Fish
Fish is a rich source of Omega-3. Omega-3 is a protein that boosts the functions of our brain. Not just that, it is known for making the brain more alert. The most nutritious fish are freshwater fish, you can try:
Wild Alaskan Salmon
Herring
Mackerel
Sardines
Trout
Try to add Omega-3 to your diet twice a week.
(ii) Complex Carbohydrates
Today, everyone has a mixed opinion about eating carbohydrates. But it is better to have some carbohydrates before your Maths examination.
Carbohydrates produce sugar, and the brain uses this sugar as an important component of the diet. You must be thinking why cannot you eat sugar then? Sugar and sugar form sugary items like candies and soda break down fast, and soon the body feels drained of energy. Compared to that, the complex carbohydrates take longer to digest, and therefore, provide more energy. They are also very healthy and nutritious compared to sugar.
To add complex carbohydrates in your diet you should eat:
Fresh fruits
Fresh vegetables
Beans
Oatmeal
We will recommend eating a healthy breakfast with complex carbohydrates every morning, especially the morning before an exam.
(iii) Protein
Protein helps in building the body's components, and in keeping the brain healthy. For increasing your protein intake, make these food items a part of your diet:
Eggs
Bacon
Flaxseed
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts
Asparagus
Brussels sprouts
Broccoli
Spinach
In addition to these, add good fats and lots of food to your diets.
Munching Ideas for a Healthy Brain
Everyone loves munching, and so do students. But instead of chewing gum, try these nutritious snacks:
Almonds
Walnuts
Fresh fruit
Trail mix
Granola bars
Protein bars
Energy bars
Last words…
Nutrition plays an important role in determining how our brains function. So, eat healthily and sleep well one night before your Math exam. When your mind is active, you will be able to get the best score in Maths.