What are you supposed to eat when studying to help you learn better?

Answer 1

There are not any specific foods that "make" you learn better. However, there are definitely things that are good and things that are not good when you are trying to learn. * Junk Food - sugary or fatty snacks are a definite No-No when studying, because they make your body feel sluggish and tired, and you want to be at your most alert and energetic when trying to learn something! Both sugar and fats give you a short burst of energy, but then you "crash" once it runs out, and you feel worse than when you started out. * Caffeine - caffeine can definitely improve alertness. The best way to use caffeine is the way the Brits do it - many smaller cups of tea (or coffee) over several hours instead of the American habit of one super-giant-extra-shot espresso drink all at once. Spreading smaller amounts of caffeine out keeps the alertness going, but gulping one huge dose makes you "crash" after a few minutes - it's like revving your car engine - yeah, you get a huge burst of power, but it doesn't last long. * Protein - eating healthy protein like nuts or lean meat helps by giving your body something to help keep it going longer - sugars and fats are short bursts of energy - protein is long-lasting nutrition that will keep you going through your studies. * Healthy sugars - natural sugars found in fruits and veg are not the same as junk food sugar. Eating fruit and veg will give you energy that lasts, and you won't have that "sugar crash" that you get with junk food. * Vitamins - unless you are already eating properly, with almost no junk foods and the right proportions of fruit, veg, and meats in your diet, then you should be taking a Multi-Vitamin once a day to keep you healthy!