Studying for finals can be mentally draining, but here are some cool snacks Highlanders can enjoy to fuel their brains.
Gum and mints
Dozing off while rewatching lectures is inevitable. While technically not something you can eat, chewing a stick of spearmint gum can help wake you up with the added benefit of leaving one’s breath smelling fresh. If you don’t want the added hassle of getting up and spitting out the gum, an alternative snack you can eat is an Altoids spearmint mint. Plus, the Altoids tin case can be repurposed for storing earbuds or other equipment you might use for studying. Altoids and gum can be purchased at a Scotty’s or local convenience store.
Hardboiled eggs
Grinding through a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) assignment can cause a nasty headache, but luckily something that can be easily made in under 10 minutes, hardboiled eggs, can help you keep going. Offering a whopping six grams of protein and plenty of vitamins, hard boiled eggs can help fuel a study sesh without the dreaded sugar crash. Plus, eggs contain a nutrient called choline, an essential chemical dedicated to making a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine that is involved in memory formation, attention and learning. Stop by a local grocery store to buy some hardboiled eggs, or make some at home!
Trail mix
If your tastebuds are craving a bit of variety while studying organic chemistry mechanisms, grab some trail mix from a local convenience store. The combination of nuts such as peanuts and cashews, coupled with dried fruits can provide protein, antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats that can help one memorize reaction mechanisms. Trail mix can easily be made at home by mixing a combination of nuts, dried fruits and small candies like M&Ms or mini chocolate chips.
Pistachios
Political theory essays may make you want to pull your hair out, but fortunately pistachios can help you fuel through them. Packed with plant protein, complex carbs and antioxidants, pistachios can provide long standing energy during work sessions. Big bags of lightly salted pistachios can be found at local wholesale markets like Costco or Krogers.
Fruits
If none of these savory snacks are working for you, easy-to-eat fruits such as apple slices, bananas, strawberries and grapes can help with that sociology essay. With fiber and naturally occurring sugars, fruits are hydrating and delicious, helping one power through a study sesh. Many fruits such as oranges and apples also contain vitamin C which helps boost immunity as flu season looms along.
Crackers
Biochemistry can be confusing, but luckily crackers such as Ritz, Wheat Thins and Cheez-its exist. Although not the most nutritious snacks, crackers can provide quick and steady carbs that you could need to grind through practice problems. Paired with dips such as hummus or cheese, they can become more nutritious. They are always available in grocery stores, and are convenient to eat so more time can be dedicated to studying.
Popcorn
Memorizing psychology terms can be made fun while eating popcorn! This easy-to-make snack is only a microwave button away and is available at most stores. Providing light carbohydrates and plenty of fiber, popcorn is a great snack one can eat. Plus, leftover popcorn can be eaten during a study break watching a TV show or movie!
