Finals week is right around the corner for University of Minnesota students. It’s time to buckle down and get my study on! This semester, I really lucked out by having my finals spread throughout the week, giving myself just the right amount of time balance my studies between classes.

As I prepare for each final exam, I break my study sessions up into short increments, frequently rotating between subjects. I go over the material multiple times, reintroducing the information to my brain. I find that I am unable to focus on one subject for more than a half and hour and get side tracked easily. This is why the cramming method doesn’t work well for me.

During finals week, I am particular about fueling my body with healthy food to help stay energized and focused during this crucial time. I eat small, frequent snacks to keep my metabolism rolling. Here are some of my favorite healthy snacks to munch on during finals:

• Carrots n’ Hummus

  • 15 baby carrots
  • 2T hummus
    
    

• Apple and Nut Butter

  • 1 medium apple, sliced
  • 1T nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew)
    
    

• Frozen grapes
  
  

• Yogurt Parfait

  • 6 oz. vanilla non-fat yogurt
  • 2T granola
    
    

• Hard Boiled Egg
  
  

• Berry Berry Smoothie

  • 1/4C frozen blueberries
  • 1/4C frozen strawberries
  • 1/4C non-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4C vanilla almond milk
    
    

• 1/4C nuts (pistachios, almonds, or peanuts)

What is your favorite healthy snack?