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Your kids must be either busy preparing for exams or in the midst of it by now. As a parent, you are constantly wondering how you can keep them healthy during this phase as they don't seem to care much about eating. Here are the top healthy food options for them.
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Banana: An excellent exam-day snack, it stimulates the release of various neurochemicals, which boost the brain. Apart from this, the nutrients present in this fruit will make your child more alert and improve concentration level.
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Dried fruits: Is your child at tuitions all day? Well, pack a handful of dried fruits like prunes, raisins, apricots, dry figs and dates to munch on during breaks. As these are packed with natural sugars. Dry fruits act as a great on-the-go snack for exams.
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Lemon juice (Nimbu paani): Add a pinch of rock salt and some sugar to a glass of nimbu paani and give this drink to your child while they are studying. This will not only activate the brain but also make them feel revived and energized.
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Vegetable sandwich: If your child craves a mid-day or mid-evening snack, grab some fresh veggies and make a sandwich. Apart from being a wholesome meal, this will not only satiate hunger but will also act as a fuel, helping your child carry on with the study session.
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Coconut water: Give your child a glass of fresh coconut water during exam time to fulfil their dose of nutrients to stay active. Due to its high potassium and mineral content, this drink replenishes mineral levels and keeps your child refreshed over a long period of time. Also, coconut flesh or malai is a great food for the brain.
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Nuts: If your child feels hungry while studying, give them a handful of nuts (pistachios, almonds, cashew nuts and walnuts) to munch on. As they are rich in Vitamin E, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, nuts literally feed the brain and boost its power, thereby improving the brain's functioning.
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Smoothies: With temperatures soaring high, a glass full of nuts and fruits with yoghurt, smoothie,will help your child relax and stay focussed while studying. Yoghurt not only calms the nerves and activates the brain but also provides loads of energy.
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Peanuts: Another healthy yet amazing brain-boosting snack for your child is peanuts. Being rich in vitamin B3, niacin, eating peanuts in-between your studies boost memory. Additionally, a flavonoid called reservatol can help in improving blood flow to the brain by 30%, boosting concentration.
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Fruits: Kids can consume fruits before their exams as they have low GI or glycemic index. This is because, they not only shoot up the blood sugar levels very quickly but also prevent sluggishness in children, which is common during exam time. So, pack a box of cut fruits for your child to activate the brain during exams.
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Seed mixture: Munching on a mixture of seeds such as sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds and sunflower seeds will provide your child healthy fats and proteins, which in turn keeps the brain active and improves brain function.
