Stress, not enough sleep, too many hours of study … Does it sound familiar? That’s what usually happens when exam time approaches. And often the last straw is poor diet. The result is fatigue and poor performance. For this reason, we have created this post to give you some recipes, as well as other general tips on taking care of yourself. To do this, we have compiled some proposals from experts in the field, which we hope you’ll find useful during exam periods.
According to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN), a “high percentage” of university students eat less than is recommended in key food groups, such as cereals, potatoes, legumes, fruits, vegetables and oils (sunflower and olive), but exceeds in meats, meat derivatives, fats and sweets.
According to the FEN, the model of food for university students should be the Mediterranean Diet, which recommends a diet of vegetables (as well as fruits, nuts and legumes), cereals (especially bread), fish, seafood, olive oil and vinegar, and moderate amounts of beef and chicken. However, adherence to it is “intermediate to low”. Bottom line: the eating habits of college students in general need to improve.
