Eating Strategies for Finals Week

During Finals Week, everyone is stressing to cram in the last little bit of information available. Sometimes, we forget to listen to our bodies request for healthy foods. Here is an "eating strategy" from HDH Register Dietitian Becky McDivitt.

1. Eat small, frequent meals to stay alert and energized.



2. Don’t skip meals due to marathon study sessions!



3. Have healthy snacks like these ready for study breaks:
   -Nuts and dried fruit
   -Cheese sticks and yogurt
   -Sliced veggies and dip or hummus
   -Fresh fruit
   -Low fat popcorn
   -Half-sandwich



4. Eat your snack away from your study area. Avoid mindless snacking while studying.
   


5. Stay hydrated with water, tea, milk or small amounts of 100% juice.
   
6. Manage stress with non-eating activities like exercise, meditation, yoga, talking with friends, and watching a movie.
8. Don’t over-do it with caffeine in an effort to stay awake. If your body is telling you to sleep, you need to sleep! Well-rested students perform better on tests.
   

More healthy eating options can be found on the HDH Nutrition Page: http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/nutrition.asp