Snacking is great to help you feel more energetic and it gives your brain the power to retain the study material in the late night hours (or early morning hours)!  Most individuals need to eat something every four hours to keep their blood sugar levels steady.  Try these foods during your upcoming study sessions!
Easy Go to Snacks:

• String cheese + whole-grain crackers + handful of raisins
• Greek yogurt mixed + fresh fruit + granola 
• Whole grain cereal + low-fat milk + banana  
• Cut-up fruit or vegetables + yogurt dip
• Whole-wheat pita filled with hummus + pear
• Baked chips + salsa or guacamole 
• Half of a bagel topped + peanut butter and apple slices 
• Low-fat popcorn + grated Parmesan cheese   
• Handful of nuts mixed + dried fruit
• Low-fat milk and 2-3 gingersnap cookies
• Low-fat cottage cheese + diced fruit + walnuts 
• Whole grain frozen waffle + unsweetened applesauce + sunflower seeds

Ordering Out:

• Low-sodium tuna salad + whole-wheat bread + handful of grapes
• Small salad topped with grilled chicken + vinaigrette dressing + yogurt
• One slice of thin-crust pizza topped with plenty of vegetables
• Whole wheat pita filled with turkey, cheese, and vegetables + dried fruit
• Low-sodium soup with whole wheat crackers + string cheese

 
Plan ahead! Stuff your backpack with snacks and beverages that support your studying eating plan.
Beverages:  Hydrating beverages such as water, 100% fruit juice, low-fat milk or fruit smoothie.
BEWARE Caffeine: It delays you getting to sleep, reduces sleep time, and decreases the quality of sleep.

Good luck with Finals Week,
Christine Turpin
Sports Dietitian