Perform your best on exams by choosing the best fuel for your brain! Your brain uses a lot of energy and needs a constant supply of fuel. Whole grains provide a steadier supply of energy than refined grains. Water and fats also play critical roles by providing the insulation and fluid needed to conduct signals between nerve endings. Fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants that help fight off free radicals that can damage brain cells.
Click here for more information about what foods to choose to fuel your brain for peak performance. http://www.dineoncampus.com/BalancedUniv_Files/Brain%20Boosters%20Newsletter.pdf
Or go to the dining.towson.edu website and click on Total Health then Balanced U and scroll down to the Brain Boosters Newsletter.
For questions contact Kerry Ballek, Campus Dietitian kballek@towson.edu
Brain Food Trail Mix
1 cup walnuts
½ cup dark chocolate M&M’s
½ cup dried blueberries
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
Mix them all together in an airtight container and snack on while you study.
Good luck on finals and Happy Holidays from Towson Dining!
