Crunch Time: Nutritious Study Noms

Hey Kappa Delts!

As sorority women, particularly as Kappa Deltas, we always want to be at the top of our game mentally and physically, both looking and feeling our best. We also want to maintain the top Greek GPA, as demonstrated by our constant presence in the library, connector lobby, and other popular study areas on campus.

These snacks will hurt your prospects of feeling and performing well come exam day!

Since it's that time of year again (finals are just a little over one week away!) Some of us are feeling the stress of academia, the prospect of summer jobs, and moving out beginning to mount. Unfortunately, I'm finding myself snacking more frequently than usual to combat the inevitable stress from all three. This can be problematic, as my unhealthy snacking habits tend to lead to decreased academic performance, pesky vacillations in the way my clothes fit, and increased hyperactivity from an overload of fat, carbs, sugar and caffeine.

While avoiding "stress eating" is a helpful tactic, a girl's gotta eat! These scrumptious snacks are full of healthy nutrients and antioxidants that will keep your mind, body, and immune system in peak condition in order to help you combat the stress of exams- all while maintaining your hard-earned summer physique! Since I'm a gluten-free advocate (gluten is thought to cause weight gain and hyperactivity) I'll tie that component in as well- we can all benefit from eliminating- or at least limiting- gluten consumption to some degree!

#1: KD Ladybugs!
Ingredients:

• Black olives
• Good source of monosaturated fat
• Excellent source of Vitamin E
• Cherry tomatoes
• Potassium
• Silicon- good for skin
• Vitamin B3/Niacin
• Excellent source of Calcium
• Laughing cow cheese spread
• Contain 50 calories per wedge
• Low fat
• Some calcium
• Glutino whole grain/gluten-free crackers
• Low-fat
• Gluten-free

Perfect for our KD chapter :)

#2: Ants on a log

Ingredients

• Celery
• Contains calcium
• Low calorie
• Good source of Vitamin B9/Folate
• Good source of Vitamin K
• Peanut butter (reduced fat)
• Protein source
• Can be high fat, so limit to 2 tbsp
• Monounsaturated fat
• Raisins
• Fiber
• Good source of potassium

Perfect snack for "crunch time" with a perfect balance of texture, sweet, and salty flavors!

#3: Boiled eggs

• High in cholesterol and saturated fat, BUT:
• Are low in calories (just 77 per egg)
• Have 6.3 g of protein per serving
• 15% DV of riboflavin
• High in B12 and phosphorus
• Source of zinc and calcium
• Excellent for energizing!
• Easy to make

Boiled egg molds: adorable way to incorporate a theme into food! Great price too; you can get a set of these at Williams Sonoma for just $10 (not including shipping!)

#4: Lunch Meat Kabobs 
(shown: turkey, cheese, tomatoes)
Ingredients:

• Turkey cold cuts
• Solid source of protein
• Excellent source of dietary fiber
• Cheddar cheese
• Protein
• Calcium
• Tomatoes
• See above

Super quick and filling!

Hope you ladies enjoy the noms!
AOT

Sources:

1. Livestrong
2. Food Scout
3. Calorie Count