Study snacks to boost your brainpower

Eating well does wonders for your body. But have you ever thought about what nutrient-dense brain food does for your mind? Read below for 5 amazing study snacks that will boost your brainpower and get you feeling like a study superhero.

Tomatoes

There is plenty of evidence to suggest that lycopene, the antioxidant found in tomatoes, can help prevent free radical damage to your body’s cells, which could lead to the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s. Try to pick local or organic tomatoes if possible. Try them sliced with a little salt for the perfect studying snack!

Pumpkin seeds

You don’t even need many of these, but pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which is vital for enhancing memory skills. If you eat about a handful a day, you’ll get your daily recommended intake.

Blueberries

A study at Tufts University has suggested that eating blueberries may be effective in improving or delaying short term memory loss. These are easy to just pop in your mouth so keep a bowl handy while you’re studying to power up your brain!

Cruciferous vegetables

Tough to say, but delicious to eat, these vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and bok choy. Harvard conducted a long-term study on these vegetables that showed evidence that they had very positive effects on memory retention. Eating these veggies raw (with dip if you prefer!) while studying over an extended period of time can likely help you gain better grades. So snack on!

Nuts

Since nuts are so rich in vitamin E, they’re also a great study snack! A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggested that getting a good daily supply of vitamin E might slow cognitive decline. And not only that — it’s great for your skin! So choose nuts as a wholesome snack while studying, or you could also snack on olives, hard boiled eggs, or wholegrains — they’re also high in vitamin E.

So, take a minute to prep your study snack, then get started with a tutor today! And remember to try to incorporate these healthy foods into your daily routine to up your cognitive capacity.

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