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2003/09/06, 05:30 PM
"for improving academic performance, eating consistently is really the goal" says Ann Selkowitz Litt, MS, RD, LD. A students first meal of the day kick starts brain functions as well as metabolism. Because high protein foods don't spike bloos sugar, its best to start the day wigh a high protein meal. A good choice might be a high protein breakfast bar, a carton of skim milk or yougurt, or peanut butter spread on whole wheeat toast.
Midday meals..to stay sharp after lunchtime, students with afternoon classes need midday meals that include proteins(check the salad bar for bans to top your lettuce), and good fats, especially the omega 3's in oily fish(salmon, tuna, trout, sardines, and halibut), walnuts and salad drssing containing canola or flaxseed oil. There is some evidence that short term loading with omega 3's does improve brain activity associated with learning. A smart move for students: keep a stash of canned tuna or salmon to tuck into quick healthy sandwiches, and take along a baggie of walunts and dried fruits to munch between classes.
Study time....Because most meals are digested and absorbed in 3-4 hours, students should put themselves on some kind of pattern where they eat again within a 3-5 hour period to avoid getting overhungry. Eating on a regular schedule prevents blood sugar swings, reduces crvings for unhealthy snacks, and wards off undue tiredness.
Top 10 Snacks for Students..
1...Cottage Cheese
2...Fresh fruit
3...Hummus
4...Lean deli meat
5...Peanut butter
6...Raisins
7...Walnuts
8...Water
9...Whole grain crackers
10..Yogurt
Hope this helps some of you students.....
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Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better!
Ron
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2003/09/13, 10:24 AM
man, i'm in good shape in the snack dept because i love cottage cheese, yogurt, water, and peanut butter. mmm.... peanut butter. PB also helps me pack on the calories. usually in the morning i have my protein shake mixed with 2 tbs of PB and dang its good. tastes like a big reeses cup shake... almost
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Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
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2003/09/13, 08:17 PM
WOW!
that is so incredibly helpful bb1fit! i'm on campus for 12 hours every day and i'm always at a loss for what to eat to stay healthy. working 30 hours a week AND taking 16 hours of class makes it hard to eat right, but you've given me some great ideas that i'll be eager to work into my daily diet. THANKS!!
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success comes before work only in the dictionary. that's right.
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2003/09/15, 07:55 PM
Have you got any items that fit on a competition diet? Of all the above, I'm allowed to have water!
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Think you can or think you can't; either way you're right--Goethe
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2003/09/16, 01:41 AM
Sorry, you are right, none of the above for competitions! Though in the early stages, cottage cheese and even a bit of walnuts can be used. I used cottage cheese until the last week for my last contest, and walnuts till about 4 weeks out. Then switched to just flax for my fats.
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Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better!
Ron
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2004/05/29, 10:45 AM
bump
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