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Bet you didn't think it was possible to  

boost your GPA

  with food, did you? In fact, studies show that zinc improves memory, reasoning, and attention; thiamin (Vitamin B1) plays an important role in memory and nerve growth, and iron keeps your mind working at peak performance.

And guess what? A three-ounce serving (the size of a computer mouse) of lean beef contributes less than 10 percent of calories to a 2,000-calorie diet, yet it supplies more than 10 percent of the daily value for the nutrients mentioned above. So put down that slice of pizza and pick up a pot roast, along with some of your favorite fruits and veggies at the grocery store -- your grades might depend on it!

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With all the crazy studying you have to do, you don't have time to be hanging out in the bathroom. That's where our yummy fruity friend, the cranberry, comes in. Cranberries contain antibacterial properties that help prevent uncomfortable, but not uncommon, urinary tract infections.

When you find yourself up late trying to cram for your nightmare history of civ' exam, but you can't get past your monster migraine, there is a remedy. Celery juice! No kidding -- it relieves headaches.

Friends can boost your confidence, and confidence can boost your GPA, so of course you'll want to eat foods that'll keep your friends around, right? If you've just eaten a bowl of five-alarm chili and aren't anxious to offend, chew on some basil leaves to ease flatulence. Your friends will thank you for it.

And, after eating that chili, you'll definitely want to drink some mint tea to relieve digestion discomfort. Who wants to stomach that?

Need a little midday pick-me-up? Bananas contain serotonin, which is a naturally-occurring chemical that helps lift your mood. When a speaker came to my college campus and told us this fun fact, our dining hall ran out of bananas because of the high demand!

Since you'll want to retain everything you learn in your study sessions, buy a bag of dried apricots. This fruit is rich in iron, which carries oxygen to the brain, resulting in better memory and increased motivation.

Finally, if you've gotten into some poor sleep habits cramming for your finals, grab a fistful of cherries. The little red fruit is a great source of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns. So when you've absorbed all the info you possibly can, your head (and stomach!) can sleep in peace.

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