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Healthy Buffs: How to fuel your way through finals

Mason jars full of snacks

Whether you have papers, presentations or exams coming up, finals are demanding on our minds and bodies. Eating healthy snacks and getting physically activeÌýcan 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.

Thursday

Ìý ÌýÌýMorning Snack
Low-sugar yogurt + 1 tbsp. high fiber cereal + 1/2 cup berries

Ìý ÌýÌýAfternoon Snack
2Ìýcorn tortillas + 1-2 tbsp. cream or goat cheese + tomatoes

Ìý ÌýÌýActivity
20 minute walk outside with a friend

Friday

Ìý ÌýÌýMorning Snack
1Ìýmedium apple or banana + 2 tbsp. peanut butter

Ìý ÌýÌýAfternoon Snack
1/2Ìýturkey sandwich with mayo + veggies

Ìý ÌýÌýActivity
Free Friday Power Hour at The Rec

Saturday

Ìý ÌýÌýMorning Snack
25Ìýalmonds + 1 small piece of fruit

Ìý ÌýÌýAfternoon Snack
2Ìýhardboiled eggs + mayo/mustard + 1 slice whole grain bread

Ìý ÌýÌýActivity
Take a lap around Pearl Street

Sunday

Ìý ÌýÌýMorning Snack
SmoothieÌýwith milk of choice + yogurt + fruit

Ìý ÌýÌýAfternoon Snack
CarrotÌýor celery sticks + 1/4 cup hummus + string cheese

Ìý ÌýÌýActivity
Walk or bike to your favorite coffee shop or study spot.Ìý

Monday

Ìý ÌýÌýMorning Snack
3Ìýcups microwave popcorn + string cheese

Ìý ÌýÌýAfternoon Snack
1Ìýwhole wheat tortilla + 1/4 avocado + 1-2 slices of turkey

Ìý ÌýÌýActivity
Go bouldering in the climbing gym for free during Free Finals Week at The Rec.

Tuesday

Ìý ÌýÌýMorning Snack
1/2Ìýcup cottage or ricotta cheese + 1/2 cup fruit

Ìý ÌýÌýAfternoon Snack
1 miniÌýbagel with veggie cream cheese or peanut butter

Ìý ÌýÌýActivity
Join a .ÌýÌý

Wednesday

Ìý ÌýÌýMorning Snack
TrailÌýmix with 10 unsalted nuts + 1 tbsp. raisins + 1 tbsp. dried cranberries

Ìý ÌýÌýAfternoon Snack
LettuceÌýwrap with tuna or chicken salad + mayo + veggies

Ìý ÌýÌýActivity
Relax and enjoy break!

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