Student Nutrition Association at UIC

Happy end of the semester SNA members! As finals season approaches, it is important to fuel your body accordingly!

• Slow carbs such as sweet potatoes, oats, and legumes are the best way to fuel your brain with the glucose it needs without the sugar spike and crash that comes with simple carbs like white bread, candy, or sugary drinks.

• Omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and trout enhance cognition and neurotransmitter speed! Walnuts and other nuts, chia seeds, and flaxseed are great plant-based alternatives as well.

•Blueberries are a well-known superfood, as their high concentration of flavonoids is linked to higher memory capabilities and cognitive function. Other flavonoid-rich fruits include strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries!

•Dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content is rich in polyphenols, which increase blood flow to the brain- great for a mid-study-session snack!

•Lastly, but definitely not least, drink your water!! Tiny levels of dehydration can lead to impaired focus and attention, which lessens short-term memory abilities!

Good luck finishing the semester strong, you’ve got this!

Source: https://scienceinsights.org/what-to-eat-when-studying-best-brain-foods

The 2026 SNA e-book is almost ready! Let us know if you’re interested in learning about all things fiber with our new Finer Fanatic🥦 ebook by scanning the QR code or following the link in our bio.

Congratulations to all the graduating seniors of SNA🎓! If you’re interested in wearing our signature green SNA stool at graduation please fill out the Google form before Friday, April 17th!

The Student Nutrition Association’s E-Board
application is now out!

If your I nterested in becoming part of SNA’s E-board scan the QR code or follow the link in our bio to send in your application!

The Student Nutrition Association’s E-Board
application is now out!!!

If you’re interested in becoming a part of SNA’s E-board scan the QR code or follow the link in our bio to send in your application!

Hey SNA! Spring is around the corner, let’s get crafty together at SNA’s Spring Crafts Workshop 🌻🎨🧶on March 18th from 1-2 PM in Applied Health Sciences building (1919 W. Taylor St.) in (room 622).

We’ll have supplies for making keychains, bracelets and painting tote bags. Please RSVP using the QR code or link in bio. Hope to see you all there!

Hey SNA! Have you ever wondered why effective teamwork and communication are essential in healthcare? Curious about how you can better support your future patients, or interested in understanding the gaps that can exist between healthcare providers?

Join us on March 12, 2026, from 5:00–6:00 PM (via Zoom) for an insightful discussion featuring Dr. Ferrer Marrero and Meenakshi Wadhwa, Clinical Dietitian.
*Please RSVP using QR code or link in bio

Hey SNA, let’s stay healthy through then end of this winter with these essential fruits and veggies! 💚
Together these veggies help balance of energy and have immune-boosting nutrients!

Hey SNA! Here’s a recipe perfect for sharing with someone you love (or yourself) this Valentine’s!❤️Packed with protein, probiotics, and antioxidants, this sweet treat supports gut health, immunity, and balanced energy 🍓- proof that festive foods can also be nutritious!

Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252507/
strawberry-yogurt-parfait

Hey SNA! Here’s a recipe perfect for sharing with someone you love (or yourself) this Valentine’s❤️! Packed with protein, probiotics, and antioxidants, this sweet treat supports gut health, immunity, and balanced energy🍓- proof that festive foods can also be nutritious!

Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252507/strawberry-yogurt-parfait