In last week’s post, I shared my ten tips on how to stay focused for longer. One of those tips was concerning how important snacking the right foods during study sessions is. This post is all about how to choose the perfect healthy study snacks and the right brain foods for you. Some might be no-brainers, but some might just surprise you. Important characteristics of suitable snacks are, of course, their nutritional value, but also they leave your hands clean. Here are some ideas for healthy study snacks:
Nuts
Nuts are the most commonly known brain food. They contain 54% healthy fats, 21% carbs and 20% proteins, serving as a perfect energy source for your studies, without messing with your blood sugar. Plus: Nuts are yummy and all natural. If they are neither salted nor roasted nuts don’t grease up your hand and leave your notes all smudgy. To keep things interesting mix the nuts with raisins or other pieces of dried fruit. Just be careful to choose nonsticky fruits. Good ideas are dried bananas, dried apricots, dried dates, or dried figs.
Avocado toast
Yes, the most basic breakfast beside green juice! Anyone who has ever been on Instagram has seen tons and tons of shots of the perfect avocado toast. Avocado toast is not only healthy (at least when you make it whole grain toast), but, like nuts, contain healthy fats and carbs that can help you to focus on your assignments for longer. Spice things up by adding dried tomatoes, or fresh basil. Hungry, then add fried eggs. Go low on the oil, though in order to keep it healthy.
Fresh fruit
I already mentioned dried fruit, but fresh fruits are an even more effective study snack. They are refreshing, full of vitamins and also low in calories. That makes them the perfect snack when you get the munchies and need something to chew on, other than gum. Grapes, berries and orange slices are not only yummy but also won’t make your hands sticky. They are also my favorite of the mentioned healthy study snacks.
Date Bites
While the taste of those bad boys might not be for everybody, but if you like them they are a perfect alternative to store-bought candy. Like nuts and fruits, they are all natural, vegan and raw. All you need to make them is a food processor, dates and other ingredients of your choosing. The possibilities are endless. You can find tons and tons of different date bite recipes on Pinterest and vegan blogs.
Greek yogurt and granola
Greek yogurt and granola is another breakfast classic and perfects if you need something more filling. My personal favorite is homemade vanilla granola on top of greek yogurt with vanilla flavor. Be frugal with the granola, though. Granola is sugary and can mess up your blood sugar. For a fresh twist, add fresh fruit and berries. So tasty!
Boiled eggs
I love eggs, no matter how they are prepared; chicken eggs, that is. So naturally I have to include them in my study snack list. Eggs are healthy, especially when prepared without fat and they are filling e.g. boiled. So don’t overdo it or you will feel too tired to study.
Smoothie
I’m sure we can all agree that smoothies are delicious. They come in all kinds of flavors and with varying nutritional values. For study sessions, you don’t want to make them too sweet or too rich. Go easy on the protein powder and the peanut butter and try replacing some fruits with veggies. Spinach, for example, is great, because you don’t taste it; your smoothie is just less sweet. Just put the ingredients you have already at home in a mixer or go on Pinterest to find some great recipes. Water, orange juice, plant-based milk or just water are a perfect base for a smoothie.
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Did you like my ideas for healthy study snacks or did I miss something? Feel free to leave a comment below or send me an email: kayleighbonnchronicles@gmail.com