Snack attack: Food to fuel your brain during exams

The Junior and Leaving Cert exams are fast approaching, time to think about food options for students who need to refuel in a hurry, writes Roz Crowley

Snack attack: Food to fuel your brain during exams

The Junior and Leaving Cert exams are fast approaching, time to think about food options for students who need to refuel in a hurry, writes Roz Crowley

Too much sugar will result in an energy drop after a while. Best to not have sugar or its substitutes, but slow-release sweetness in the form of dried fruits coupled with more slow-release energy sources such as oats and barley. Have something savoury with a touch of protein that will sustain longer than carbs. Alternate a savoury treat with a sweet one during breaks.

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