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19 Sep 2010, 21:04
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Hey all,
Quick question for the crew here. I've been reading some postings here that refer to eating almonds or other nuts during breaks on exam day. It made me wonder if there really is such a thing as "brain food," or if it's more of a placebo effect.
Is there a reason people eat almonds, or drink caffeine before and during the test? Or is it best to just make sure that I eat enough so that I'm not hungry during the exam. Obviously I'm not asking if it's ok to pound candy and chips all day, but just regular food.
Thanks very much
(Seven days until my exam!)
Quick question for the crew here. I've been reading some postings here that refer to eating almonds or other nuts during breaks on exam day. It made me wonder if there really is such a thing as "brain food," or if it's more of a placebo effect.
Is there a reason people eat almonds, or drink caffeine before and during the test? Or is it best to just make sure that I eat enough so that I'm not hungry during the exam. Obviously I'm not asking if it's ok to pound candy and chips all day, but just regular food.
Thanks very much
(Seven days until my exam!)
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19 Sep 2010, 21:32
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Caffeine just acts as an anti-soporific agent for most people and almonds generally produce a wave of adrenaline for some people. It's all up to you. 
If you are stimulated by caffeine, by all means go for it. If not, it's best to not experiment. Read Slingfox's guide to the test day on his debrief. It's pretty good. Gatorade is also recommended.
If you are stimulated by caffeine, by all means go for it. If not, it's best to not experiment. Read Slingfox's guide to the test day on his debrief. It's pretty good. Gatorade is also recommended. 
19 Sep 2010, 21:55
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Many people recommend Gatorade as it works for many people.
