Diet tips for the college entrance exam

The college entrance examination is coming soon, and parents are often more nervous than the candidates, especially thinking about giving their children "something good" and doing a good job of logistical support. However, if parents do not "feed" their children scientifically and reasonably at this time, it may be counterproductive and affect the children's performance.

So on the eve of the college entrance examination, how can we arrange a reasonable diet for the candidates at the last critical moment?

As the old saying goes, thinking hurts the spleen. This may sound mysterious, but it actually conforms to scientific reasoning.

Because when people concentrate on thinking or are under great mental pressure, the function of the autonomic nerves is suppressed, the blood supply to the digestive tract is reduced, and the digestion and absorption function may be affected. Therefore, it is true that before the college entrance examination, the diet needs to be adjusted to a certain extent.

How to adjust? During the exam preparation period, you should reduce sodium intake and increase potassium, calcium, and magnesium intake to help keep your mood calm and peaceful. Eating more vegetables and fruits is the most helpful, especially various dark green leafy vegetables rich in magnesium and yogurt rich in calcium, which are most beneficial for reducing stress.

During the college entrance examination, the "home-cooked meals" prepared by mothers for their children are the best nutrition. It is most important to ensure a smooth transition in the life and diet of the candidates during this stage. It is recommended that parents do not change their original habits too much in terms of diet, and it is best not to choose foods that they have never eaten before, because foods that have never been touched may cause diarrhea, bloating, or even food allergies, which is counterproductive. (I remember that before my exam, my grandmother came to take care of me and made me two Chongqing hot pot meals, which made my stomach hurt...)

Here are eight things to keep in mind:

1. Maintain your original eating habits and do not make major changes to your diet.

Do not feed candidates with foods that they rarely eat on a daily basis near or during the exam to avoid the stomach and intestines from adapting to unfamiliar foods, causing diarrhea or even allergies.

2 Pay attention to food hygiene and choose to eat at home.

Try to avoid eating out or taking out food. In summer, the high temperature can easily cause food to spoil, so food hygiene and safety are very important. The safest food is in your own kitchen, and the most delicious food is definitely the taste of your mother's cooking.

3. Ensure sufficient staple food and pay attention to the combination of coarse and fine foods.

The brain mainly uses glucose as energy, so it is necessary to consume sufficient staple food to provide sufficient carbohydrates to ensure the high-speed operation of the brain. However, the glycemic index of overly refined rice and flour is too high, which can easily cause fluctuations in blood sugar and is not conducive to students who are using their brains.

Adding whole grains such as oats, beans, buckwheat, and brown rice to staple foods can appropriately smooth out blood sugar fluctuations. Whole grains can also provide rich B vitamins, which are beneficial for mental workers to maintain energy and emotional stability for a long time and ensure learning efficiency.

4 Don’t be superstitious about health products.

Before the college entrance examination, some health supplements for improving brain function and memory become popular. In fact, the development of the human brain and the number of neurons are formed as early as infancy. It is basically ineffective to improve brain power and memory in a short period of time by supplementing with DHA and other health supplements.

Good rest and mental relaxation are the main factors to improve learning effectiveness. If some candidates experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, neurasthenia, and loss of appetite before the exam, they must consult a professional doctor.

5. Eat appropriate snacks.

Since candidates consume a lot of energy during the preparation period, they should always have some healthy snacks ready to eat in case of hunger. Compared with snacks such as potato chips, candied fruits, and cold drinks, fruits, yogurt, nuts, and dried fruits (unsweetened dates, dried apricots, raisins, etc.) are all good choices.

6 Don’t eat too much.

When you eat too much, the blood will be concentrated in the digestive system to work, which will cause insufficient blood supply to the brain and make people drowsy. Therefore, candidates should avoid eating too much for three meals a day. Especially for dinner, eating too much for dinner will not only affect learning efficiency but also sleep. Candidates who do not rest well will not be energetic, and even their normal thinking and memory will be greatly reduced.

7. Eat a light diet with less oil and salt.

Steaming, boiling and stewing are very suitable for candidates to play a major role during the preparation period. The food made by these cooking methods has little nutritional loss, soft taste and is easy to digest. In addition, the amount of salt should be controlled to avoid causing thirst.

8. Avoid eating raw or cold food.

Don't eat too much cold drinks, so as not to reduce the resistance of the digestive system. Don't give children too much sweet drinks, especially iced ones. Don't eat too many raw vegetables and melons. For some children with weak digestive systems, it is best to blanch fruits and vegetables with boiling water before eating them raw.

Finally, I hope that all candidates can achieve their ideal results, but at the same time I also hope that candidates understand: this test will not completely define your life, it is just a very short step in life, so relax and face it with a smile!