Fueling for finals

Whether you’ve got papers, presentations or exams coming up, finals can take a toll on your mind and body. It’s especially important to fuel up during this time, so you can retain information, maintain energy levels, concentrate and manage your stress. Here are some ways you can best prepare yourself and fuel for finals.
Follow the key equation
During high-stress and high-pressure times, you need high-quality fuel. That means you’ll need a combination of carbohydrates + protein + healthy fats. These major nutrients work together to power your brain, keep your energy high and improve memory and focus.
For breakfast, we recommend keeping it simple with a couple of hard-boiled eggs (protein + fat) with fresh fruit (carbohydrates). While all of these nutrients fuel us, a good balance of protein and fat helps to slow down carb digestion, meaning your carbs will give you more sustained energy throughout the morning, so you can avoid a crash before lunch.
Plus, eggs have lots of antioxidants, vitamins and choline – essential to the brain’s memory function.