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Yummy foods that'll help get you through finals
The school year is finally coming to a close, and summer vacay is sneaking up faster than ever! While it’s easy to daydream about the beach, festivals and spending tons of time with your girls (and your crush), you still have some major focusing to do—we’re talking about final exams. Those pesky last tests that linger at the end of the year are the worst, mostly because you have the hardest time focusing when all you wanna do is relax. Lucky for you, we found 5 delish foods that actually help your brain to focus, which will make studying a total breeze. So crack open the books one last time and get to munching!
Popcorn
Fiber and whole grains help to slow down the speed of sugar that enters your bloodstream. Basically, this means that your blood sugar levels won’t spike, and you won’t crash from all the sweets. Popcorn is 100% whole grains and contains a huge amount of fiber—so say goodbye to sugar jitters.
Avocados
This superfood contains tons of omega-3 fatty acids, which help with brain function and cognitive behavior. Who knew guacamole could help get you straight As?
Dark Chocolate
This delish treat contains a small amount of caffeine, which helps mental alertness, and magnesium, which helps to de-stress you. Eaten in healthy moderation, this food can help you feel a little calmer when cramming for that math test.
Blueberries
The antioxidants in these berries give your concentration, memory and ability to learn a major boost. Add these suckers to your morning bowl of oatmeal or snack on ‘em between meals for a little study pick-me-up.
Nuts
Rich in essential oils and amino acids that help ya concentrate on memorizing that huge stack of flashcards, nuts such as almonds, walnuts and pecans are a great study snack. Plus, the crunchiness of nuts is oddly satisfying when you have your nose in the books.
What are your go-to study snacks, ladies? Let us know in the comments!
