and/or study better?
what are some other foods/snacks that help you before taking a huge test?
2007-05-16 11:50:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
If possible, chew gum during the test, I found that helps me concentrate a lot.
2007-05-16 11:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Emily J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any foods that contain that large amount of sugars are bound to make you feel that high because it boosts your insulin levels, but then you get the let down a few hours later that makes you feel worse than before and more tired. I suggest just eating a more helahty diet and exercise and it will help you focus better and have more energy to take tests and do your work in school. Things like fresh vegetables and fruits which are a natural sugar. Eating more fish is brain healthy too.
2007-05-16 11:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate contains powerful stimulants that lead to a sudden surge of energy right after it's eaten. Second, chocolate contains large amounts of a chemical called phenylalanine, which produces feelings of happiness. Also, if the other chemicals weren't enough, the aroma of chocolate contains another mood-influencing substance called pytazine. When inhaled, pytazine activates the pleasure center of the brain, leading to feelings of contentment.
sugar gives the body a big boost of adrenaline and leads to feelings of euphoria and high energy. The high soon topples, however, leading to a slump in emotion and energy levels. And the cravings for more sugar begin.
Best of luck.
2007-05-20 04:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Sunflower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother used to buy chocolate bars (European> German size) before tests and he would eat even during exams that lasted for hours. (your were allowed to do this... put your food right in front of you+ drink, too... the "Klausuren" sometimes lasted 4-5 hrs) He was known to ace tests even without studying too much.
I don't know of any other snacks that is known to achieve focus.
2007-05-16 11:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason I can think of which would make this plausable (as opposed to any other "munchie") is because chocolate contains caffiene which in moderate amounts, has been proven to sharpen one's focus. The problem is that a typical milk chocolate bar contains hardly any caffiene. Per wikipedia, one 12oz Starbuck's regular coffee contains approx. 200mg of caffiene. You'd need 1.5 pounds of milk chocolate to get the same amount.
2007-05-16 12:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by peanutsmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does chocalat help you focus before taking a test.
2015-08-24 03:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by GERALDINE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋