Good nutrition maintains a healthy body and a healthy body means a healthy mind, and in the case of a student, his or her learning and development are reliant on good nutrition. Balanced diets not only increase concentration and energy, but also build healthy long-term habits. EuroSchool Bangalore students have been trained to make conscious eating decisions, which may enable them to remain physically and mentally fit. These are ten healthy eating habits that should be adopted by all students in order to stay active, attentive and prepared to achieve.
Eat a Balanced Breakfast
Breakfast is the most significant meal of the day. A nutritious breakfast makes the students remain alert and enhances memory and concentration at school. Provide a blend of whole grains, fruits, protein, and dairy to start your day to be healthy.
Stay Hydrated
The brain, digestion, and overall health require water. The students are expected to take at least 6-8 glasses of water each day. A reusable water bottle can be carried around and this can be used to stay hydrated during the school day and even when outdoors.
Include All Food Groups
Carbohydrates provide energy, proteins repair muscles, fats maintain cell health and vitamins and minerals provide immunity hence a balanced diet. A colorful plate (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins) should be encouraged in children to eliminate incomplete nutrition.
Limit Junk Food
Though definitely nothing wrong with indulging yourself occasionally, the intensive use of processed snacks and sweet beverages may result in fatigue and lost concentration. Ask students to stop consuming chips and sodas and eat more healthy foods such as nuts, fruit slices, or yogurt.
Practice Mindful Eating
Nowadays, in the world of hectic pace, they tend to consume food as they sit in front of screens or as they read. Conscious eating (what and how you eat) helps digestion and creates a consciousness of portion control. It also leads to appreciation of food and makes healthier decisions.
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Carry Healthy Snacks to School
Rather than buying pre-prepared snacks, the parents can pack healthier tiffin meals such as a sandwich with whole-grain bread, fruit bowls, vegetable sticks, or homemade granola bars. Healthy snacking can be used to keep one at a constant energy level all day at school.
Avoid Skipping Meals
The lack of meals leads to energy dips, irritability and lack of concentration at school. Small, regular meals should be taken by the students to keep them energized and with constant blood sugar levels all day.
Choose Fresh Over Processed Foods
Home-cooked meals, vegetables, and fresh fruits are rich in nutrients and fiber as compared to processed foods which are rich in preservatives and added sugar content. Advocating freshly cooked meals among children helps in long term health and the immune system.
Develop Portion Awareness
Portion control will prevent overeating and achieve balance. The simplest way is to have half of the plate of fruits and vegetables, a quarter of the plate with the proteins, and a quarter of the plate with the whole grains. By doing so, the balance of nutrition is ensured without necessarily overeating.
Encourage Family Meals
Eating together will enable good communication and eating habits. When the students dine with their parents, chances are high that they will be willing to take balanced foods and learn a healthy eating culture throughout life.
The Role of Nutrition in Academic Success
Healthy eating directly affects performance at school. Research demonstrates that healthy eating leads to an increase in concentration levels, better memory and increased involvement of the students in school activities. EuroSchool Bangalore lays stress on the relationship between learning and health by carrying out awareness programs and wellness programs.
EuroSchool’s Approach to Student Wellness
EuroSchool Bangalore has incorporated wellness in its curriculum by organizing nutrition, fitness and counselling workshops. The school teaches students to make wise decisions about food and know about the advantages of a balanced diet in the long-term. With healthy canteen foods to enlightenment campaigns, EuroSchool is ready to make sure that students are raised with a sound background of well-being and discipline.
Healthy Eating, Happy Learning
Learning to eat well at a tender age prepares students to achieve success throughout their lives. As soon as children are taught to make mindful and healthy decisions, they not only improve their school performance but also gain physical and emotional health. At EuroSchool Bangalore, we believe good nutrition fuels great learning.
Start the Journey to Wellness at EuroSchool Bangalore
At EuroSchool Bangalore, education goes hand in hand with health. We can guarantee that our students grow into confident, balanced people as we are concerned with nutrition, physical fitness, and the mental well-being of the children.
Visit EuroSchool Bangalore to explore how we nurture student success through holistic learning and healthy habits.
