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Question : Eating Habits

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Pick Brain Boosting Foods and Beverages

  • Different type of food items can have different reactions to the body and general mood of a person. Therefore, it is very important for CSE aspirants to include right type of food items in their daily schedule. As a rule of thumb, focus on food items that are high in proteins. Proteins are very important as they burn slowly giving a constant source of energy to the body, keeping you full for long time durations. Also, try and include eggs, nuts, curd, cottage cheese and other low-fat items in your daily diet. As far as food items go, eggs, poha, idlis, dosa, dhokla are all light alternatives that can help you during exam preparation.

Avoid Brain Blocking Foods and Beverages

  • In continuation of the above point, CSE aspirants should try and avoid certain food items that may feel them lethargic and fatigued. Carbohydrates are one such food group that are digested very quickly and may compel you to eat more frequently. Stay away from sugary and processed foods like chocolate, cookies, cakes and candies. You may also exclude carbohydrate rich food items like rice, potatoes and white flour from your diet.

Protect Your Stomach

  • To ensure that your IAS study schedule is not hindered by any untimely illness, it is important to protect your stomach. To do so, try to include curd and buttermilk in your daily diet. Both these items contain good bacteria that will help you counter any problems like acidity, digestion problems, constipation and general stomach upset problems.

Avoid Eating Outside

  • While it may be impossible for some UPSC CSE aspirants to do so, it is important you try and avoid any outside food. You can never be sure of the quality, health and hygiene followed at the food preparation stage unless the food is prepared at home. There have been several cases of food poisoning and contamination in recent past. To avoid any such situation, it is best advised to either self-cook your food or get it prepared by a trusted person at your home.