The perfect diet for students preparing for exams

Exams are just around the corner, accompanied by their usual share of stress and anxiety. Exam anxiety results when a student is adequately prepared for an exam but experiences symptoms of physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional distress that inhibit to some degree the ability to learn and perform. Distress signals can be insomnia, headaches, anxiety, upset stomach, lack of concentration, colds/flu, and excessive tiredness.

Make sure you sleep the night before the exam, to be able to give it your best shot.  The last thing you want to be is groggy and unfocussed during the actual exam in case you follow the 'last minute cramming' style at the expense of your forty winks.

• Allocate time to exercise, play some sport or just unwind.
• Eat lighter meals and at smaller intervals to stay fresh and focused. This will also help reduce acidity, which tends to shoot up with anxiety.
• A healthy diet of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits will help you stay alert.
• Avoid carbonated drinks and do not overdo the caffeine.
  

Stay healthy! Good luck!