Having a strong immune system is key in avoiding illness at school. The combination between academic stress and late night studying tends to create a weakened immune system. Try to consume foods that give your immune system an extra kick, specifically foods containing Vitamin A. Some Vitamin A rich foods include:
Sweet potatoes
Carrots
Spinach
Cantaloupe
Mangoes
Apricots
Red bell peppers
Parsley
Asparagus
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Winter squash
Vitamin supplements are an alternative option should your diet not be efficient in providing you with proper vitamins. A daily multiple vitamin can be taken, but please note that these products are called supplements for a reason. Try to obtain your daily doses of vitamins by eating properly, and use the supplement as a means of providing the vitamins you may lack in your daily food intake.
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Thanks Jennifer, great advice! :)
ReplyDeleteCan food impact how the body handles stress?
ReplyDeleteEating the right foods while stressed is important. Sticking to fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains can help manage your stress and energy levels more so than if you were to load up on caffeine or high sugar snack foods, like candy bars. These foods (the caffeine and sugary foods) eventually make you more tired because your blood sugar spikes and then crashes, thus the fatigue you experience.
ReplyDeleteThe link between academic stress and weakened immune systems is prevalent throughout college campuses. Students always seem to have colds as they attempt to "burn the candle at both ends". The key for success is developing a healthy routine using time management skills that should ideally promote better nutritional choices. The implementation of fruits and vegetables into a diet can go along way in terms of energy levels and performance.
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