{"id":124482,"date":"2016-06-10T13:48:48","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T11:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/124482\/amanda-a-mangia-brain-food-for-the-exams\/"},"modified":"2016-06-10T13:48:48","modified_gmt":"2016-06-10T11:48:48","slug":"amanda-a-mangia-brain-food-for-the-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2016\/06\/10\/amanda-a-mangia-brain-food-for-the-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Amanda A-mangia: Brain food for the exams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Studying for exams really challenges the brain.\u00a0Give yourself the fuel you need to concentrate and stay focused in order to absorb the material you are studying.<\/p>\n

Milk and yogurt<\/h3>\n

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Low-fat dairy products are packed with protein and B\u00a0vitamins\u00a0that may help you concentrate and work efficiently. Plain Greek yogurt, which is super-high in protein and has no added sugar is recommended. Milk and yogurt are fortified with vitamins which also supports\u00a0brain health.<\/p>\n

Oats<\/h3>\n

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It’s hard to beat oatmeal at\u00a0breakfast. Oatmeal is a whole grain, which you digest slowly, giving your\u00a0brain\u00a0and body steady energy.\u00a0And you get a bowlful of B\u00a0vitamins\u00a0and fibre as well as\u00a0potassium, zinc, and\u00a0vitamin E.<\/p>\n

Blueberries<\/h3>\n

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One of nature’s perfect foods, blueberries are packed with\u00a0nutrients\u00a0that give them their deep-blue colour. One study links blueberries to improved learning and memory. One cup of\u00a0fresh or frozen blueberries a day are recommended.<\/p>\n

Salmon<\/h3>\n

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Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids,\u00a0healthy fats\u00a0that are good for the brain.\u00a0Curried salmon gives you omega-3s mixed with turmeric, which is also good for the brain.<\/p>\n

Walnuts<\/h3>\n

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While all nuts provide brain fuel in the form of protein and both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, walnuts are best. A study found that students who regularly ate walnuts were better at deductive reasoning.<\/p>\n

Hemp seed<\/h3>\n

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Hemp seed is a real superfood. It provides brain-powering protein, omega-3s and -6s, and a variety of\u00a0antioxidants\u00a0and other\u00a0nutrients. The seeds are versatile – their nutty flavour blends well with lots of\u00a0breakfast\u00a0foods and baked goods. Stir a couple of spoonfuls into oatmeal, mix with milk or yogurt, sprinkle on cereal, or bake into muffins.<\/p>\n

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