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Eat right during examinations
WITH EXAMS upon us stress levels are rising for millions of students and parents.
. Mothers are especially worried about the right diet for the children to help them tide over the strain.
Some mothers feel that by giving foods cooked in pure ghee and extra dry fruits the child will have better memory power. This is not true. In fact oil rich and fried foods make the child sluggish. Do not force the child to eat extra during this time.
Right foods
Eating the right foods will keep the energy levels up. If you give your brain the right nutrients you will be able to think quicker and have a better memory. The child will be emotionally stable, be better coordinated and have improved concentration.
Heavy foods will make the child lethargic. It will cause drowsiness. Light foods that are easily digestible will help them think clearly.
Encourage them to drink at least 1 ½ to 2 litres of water daily so that the body is well hydrated.
Never allow the children to go for exams on empty stomach. Light foods like sandwiches, upma, poha, idli, cornflakes, and milk and Soy beverages are ideal. The child has to be given adequate nutrition with calories and protein for growth and tissue repair. High protein diet like sprouts, soy products, eggs, paneer, milk, fish or chicken should be given. Include milk and curd at least with two meals daily. Spicy and fried foods will cause acidity and take a long time to get digested. Eat small meals or snacks at regular intervals and stick to home food. Fat intake must be from a good source having all essential fatty acids like fish, sunflower, almond oil etc.
Minerals also play a major role in nerve function. The important minerals are calcium, potassium and magnesium. Major source of these nutrients are milk and milk products such as cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified foods, apricots, avocados, bananas, cantaloupe, grapefruit, honeydew, kiwi, oranges, prunes, cherries, strawberries, potatoes, whole grains, legumes, nuts, green vegetables fish, and meat.
It is believed that almonds, apples, cumin seeds, brahmi, figs, dates, grapes, oranges, walnuts, all sharpen your child's memory. These foods invigorate the brain cells and tissues. A common home remedy for memory improvement is to have a teaspoon of honey with a pinch of finely powdered cinnamon, every night regularly.
MUMTAZ KHALID ISMAIL
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