Whether you have papers, presentations or exams coming up, finals are demanding on our minds and bodies. Eating healthy snacks and getting physically active聽can help us improve our retention of information, energy levels, concentration and stress levels. Here are some great snack and activity ideas to keep you fueled, full and focused during finals week.
听听Morning Snack
Low-sugar yogurt + 1 tbsp. high fiber cereal + 1/2 cup berries
听听Afternoon Snack
2聽corn tortillas + 1-2 tbsp. cream or goat cheese + tomatoes
听听Activity
20 minute walk outside with a friend
听听Morning Snack
1聽medium apple or banana + 2 tbsp. peanut butter
听听Afternoon Snack
1/2聽turkey sandwich with mayo + veggies
听听Activity
Free Friday Power Hour at The Rec
听听Morning Snack
25聽almonds + 1 small piece of fruit
听听Afternoon Snack
2聽hardboiled eggs + mayo/mustard + 1 slice whole grain bread
听听Activity
Take a lap around Pearl Street
听听Morning Snack
Smoothie聽with milk of choice + yogurt + fruit
听听Afternoon Snack
Carrot聽or celery sticks + 1/4 cup hummus + string cheese
听听Activity
Walk or bike to your favorite coffee shop or study spot.聽
听听Morning Snack
3聽cups microwave popcorn + string cheese
听听Afternoon Snack
1聽whole wheat tortilla + 1/4 avocado + 1-2 slices of turkey
听听Activity
Go bouldering in the climbing gym for free during Free Finals Week at The Rec.
听听Morning Snack
1/2聽cup cottage or ricotta cheese + 1/2 cup fruit
听听Afternoon Snack
1 mini聽bagel with veggie cream cheese or peanut butter
听听Activity
Join a .听听
听听Morning Snack
Trail聽mix with 10 unsalted nuts + 1 tbsp. raisins + 1 tbsp. dried cranberries
听听Afternoon Snack
Lettuce聽wrap with tuna or chicken salad + mayo + veggies
听听Activity
Relax and enjoy break!