Boost your concentration by improving your diet
There are so many factors that can help you to ace those all-important exams - including keeping hydrated and your diet! Here's our top foodie tips to help you during your revision and before the exam itself. Good luck and we'll see you in September!
Eat plenty of whole grains
What do they do?
Whole grains can help to improve your focus and concentration. Eat a good bowl of wholegrain cereal or porridge before your exam.
What foods are included?
Keep your sugar levels steady with brown bread, porridge, brown pasta, brown rice and wholegrain cereals.
Try some oily fish
What do they do?
They're high in omega-3 fatty acids which help to boost your brain power. They're also high is other minerals and vitamins such as B12 which are essential for brain function.
What foods are included?
Mackerel, salmon, trout, sardines and tuna.
Keep hydrated
What does water do?
Drinking plenty of water helps to alleviate stress and anxiety, and improves your focus. You don't want a dehydration headache during your exam!
Eating blueberries
Blueberries contain powerful antioxidants which improve brain function and boost your memory.
Keep a healthy balance
It's so important that you don't skip meals - especially breakfast! Try to get a balance of food groups, and treat yourself after your exam!
