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Foods That Make You Smarter!
Posted by Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
on Tue, Sep 25, 2007, 5:28 pm PDT

Want to ace your next exam or presentation at work? Ditch the soda, cookies, and candy.... Instead, load up on the following winning foods!Your pre-test meal should consist of slow-release carbohydrate plus high-quality protein. This winning combination will help stabilize your blood sugar while fueling your brain with continuous glucose.

Bottom line -- you remain sharp, alert, and ready to conquer.

Pre-Exam Breakfast Ideas
Oatmeal with Berries: bowl of oatmeal topped with 1-2 teaspoons sugar, fresh berries, and a glass of skim milk.
Egg Sandwich: 1-2 scrambled eggs between 2 slices of whole wheat toast; enjoy with a sliced orange.
Breakfast Burrito: whole wheat tortilla stuffed with a scrambled egg, shredded low-fat cheese, ½ cup black beans and optional salsa
Waffles with Peanut Butter and Bananas: whole-grain waffles, toasted and topped with peanut butter and banana slices.

Pre-Exam Lunch Ideas
> Turkey/cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread with baby carrots and an apple
> Cold pasta salad tossed with light canned tuna, vegetables and low-cal dressing.
> Leftover dinner; chicken stir-fry with rice
> Bowl of hearty lentil or black bean soup with whole grain crackers

After-school Homework Helpers
> Low-fat popcorn
> Grapes (chilled or frozen)
> Apple slices with peanut butter
> Soy crisps
> Healthy dry cereal (Puffins, Mighty Bites, Heart to Heart, Multi-Grain Cheerios)
> Baby carrots
> Pepper sticks (red, green, and yellow)
> Cherry and grape tomatoes
> String cheese
> Edamame (in the pod)
> Raw almonds or cashews

Extra Credit for Overall Brain Health
> Hydrate with plenty of water
> Load up on omega 3 fats (fatty fish, omega 3 fortified eggs, ground flaxseeds, and walnuts)
> Eat foods rich in folic acid (spinach, oranges, broccoli, and fortified breakfast cereals)
> Get plenty of exercise