MUNCH AWAY On crunchy tomatoes and cucumber
Appearing for the Board exams? Here's how to keep alert and fit
It is best to keep meals simple and light on the tummy. Heavy meals result in disturbed sleep.
Smart snacking refreshes the body and keeps students alert and awake.
What to eat:
l Ensure that meals are small and simple.
l Snack on crunchy salads such as lettuce, carrot, tomato and cucumber.
l Juicy fruits help de-toxify and de-stress. Eat oranges, pears, apples and papaya).
l Roasted grams such as groundnut and Bengal gram are a good idea.
l Snack on mixed dry fruits, but only around 10 pieces at a time.
Words of caution
Children are stressed and, therefore, their immunity is low. Eating out
can result in stomach infection or viral attacks. It's best to eat
home-cooked food that's clean and hygienically prepared. High-calorie or
high-fat foods can make children sleepy and prevent them from
concentrating on their studies.
What to avoid
l Fried foods.
l Greasy, high-calorie desserts.
l Skip junk food.
l Avoid eating out, especially in not-so-hygienic joints
l Do NOT drink juices sold at roadside eateries.
Some general advice
Mark the exam dates and subjects on the calendar and take a look at it every morning.
Keep track of the day and time so that one does not miss out on an exam.
Consultant Dietician Chennai
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