With end-of-year exams fast approaching, a nutritionist reveals what foods your children should be eating to boost their performance and better cope with stress. Here they are !
When exams approach, whether for the Brevet, the baccalaureate, or even higher education exams, our children are on edge. Faced with the stress and anxiety of this end-of-school-year period, their performance can certainly be impacted. Even if a minimum of stress is positive for success, it is important to help your child as best as possible to get through these few hectic weeks. According to a nutritionist, Alexa Mullane, what happens on the plate could actually help more than you think!
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It’s from the magazine The Mirror as the specialist explains: “Exam stress affects up to 40% of people» before continuing: “Thanks to advances in research, we now understand how nutrients affect our brains. From cognitive performance, mood, sleep, energy and focus, the foods we eat can have a dramatic effect on many aspects of our mental health.» She then reveals the types of foods to favor and integrate into your children’s diet to boost their performance.
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What are these nutrients that positively affect performance?
According to nutritionist Alexa Mullane, foods rich in omega-3 are effective in combating anxiety. These “good fats» unlike bad ones like those found in cheese, cold meats or sweet products, play a vital role in regulating mood and maintaining good heart health. “Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish and flaxseed, have been linked to a reduced risk of anxiety in students and have beneficial effects in treating depression…“, she explains before recommending: “Try to have three servings of oily fish per week.»
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Lion’s mane or hedgehog hydne, a medicinal mushroom, also has a very good impact on cognitive performance thanks to its impact on the hippocampus, this small area of our brain which influences our emotions. Consuming this food therefore helps calm stress and anxiety to ensure better success for your children during their exams.
Boost energy through nutrition
“It is important to optimize energy to help pass revision and exams» underlines the specialist, which is why inserting a Source of carbohydrate into the diet is essential: “Complex carbohydrates are the best choice for providing a consistent, long-lasting release of energy» explains Alexa Mullane.
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