Study snacks

Many of our older teenagers and young adults are in or entering exam time. It is important for them to keep up healthy eating patterns at this stressful time. It can be very easy to reach for the ultra-highly processed snacks when time is short but this can be avoided with some thoughtful grocery shopping and some food prep in the lead-up to a big study period.

Make sure snacks are easily accessible and ready-made so the kids don’t have to put any brain power into decision making around food. Here are some easy ideas to help you get started:

• Handful of nuts;

• Berries;

• Greek yoghurt;

• Cheese cubes;

• Cherry tomatoes;

• Edemame;

• Crackers and dips;

• Carrot and celery sticks;

• Boiled eggs;

• Tinned tuna;

• Smoked salmon;

• Up and Go;

• Banana;

• Dates with peanut butter;

• some dark chocolate;

And…. don’t forget to stay hydrated with H2O.

Try to encourage them to take a short walk when having a break. Fresh air and exercise is better for them than reaching for the trusty old device. Good luck!