What's good to eat in the morning, or any time of day, to get your mind focusing more?
601659
yes becides eating a big breakfast, fruit does do alot. if there is anytime of the day that you need to be more focussed eat alot of fruit it wakes you up makes you feel energized, i myself put mine in a blender with lots of ice so its like an icey/smoothie kind of drink. try it and then keep doing it its good for you in more than one way.
10323
eating apples may help? I usually eat one in the morning and scientifically they are better than caffiene and better for you.
585931
I always get a CD that gets me focused or to calm down and play that.  Then you gotta just do it.  Give yourself goals.  If I learn X words (or study for X minutes) I can reward myself with a treat.  Study for short periods.  20 minutes always seems doable for me.  Then I can get up and take my dog for a 5 minute walk or eat some chocolate.  You gotta have something to look forward to.
1092250
Since breakfast is suppose to be your most important meal of the day, I eat anything I want.  Fruits, yogurt & granola, whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter on it, cereal & milk, even an egg!  Once a week Ill have a slice of bacon, the idea is to give yourself variety, so you dont fall back into bad habits.  I go light for lunch, like salads, or cottage cheese, or crackers & cheese, (minimal amounts)  then meats and veggie for dinner, low carbs...  Lots of water to cleanse and detoxify!  I counted my calories!!!
833965
Eat something that will boost your energy levels.  Mix of proteins and whole grains.
465510
Eating breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, because its the meal that stops your 8 hour plus fasting period. It jump starts your metabolism and gets your body working in prime condition faster, at least better.
898281
Keep a diary of everything you eat  and what you've done during the day as there are often trigger factors like chocolate, caffeine, oranges.  If you can find certain things cropping up regularly, try excluding them one by one to see if your symptons improve.
1187306
keep busy.. busy.. busy.. you will be too tired to think.. too busy to think.. keep moving forward.. then stop one day and buy yourself a bannana split, sit down and eat it, and look at all the beautiful things around you.. the sky.. flowers..etc.  get up and dust your self off, go home and call your friends and make a date to go dancing.
1072666
Studies have shown that apples wake you up better in the morning then coffee. If you want to be alert, eat an apple.\nI would say just eat healthy and of course exercise. Both will clear your mind.
313434
I have 3 "main meals" each consisting of protein, starch, fruit or veg and dairy, \nA good snack will be 2 of the food groups.\nMorning snack could be a small yogurt and a fruit cup.\nFor my afternoon snack I have carrot sticks and low fat cheese.\nEat something every 2 or 3 hours, focusing on lots of veg and fruit, low fat dairy and whole grains.  \nWatch portion size.
510881
Im the same way too. Even in class, somedays I'm fine. But the other days Im trying to listen to the lecture, but my "mind keeps running in the background". I cannot stop what I am thinking and focus on the lecture alone. When I am at home I keep fantasizing and daydreaming while studying. ( When I do listen to a lecture, with 100% of my mind, it feels really, really good. )\n\nIve noticed that eating more protein, especially in the morning before class helps. It helps "ground" me. Ive been eating 2 eggs in the morning. But since they have lots of cholesterol, try taking out one of the yolk, if you plan on doing this on a regular basis. Also, try to eat some sugar in the morning ( a blueberry muffin). \n\nAnother thing Ive noticed is that I have a better time concentrating after midnight. So, if you really need to get something done, try staying awake for a couple of hours after midnight. And yes like somebody mentioned ( about having a pen in your hand), you might want to study 2 things at once, or something like that.Keep two books open, and when you start daydreaming, switch to the other subject. Once you start concentrating, you won't start fantasizing for a while and youll be interested in studying more.( personal experience  )\n\nAlso try exercising. It will empty your mind and make you calm enough to concentrate. ( experience )\n\n\n\nP.S. One other thing, STOP watching tv at all costs. It will help you in the long run. But you may also want to try turning on the tv in the background, putting it on mute and studying.  I'm not sure, but this technique might work for you.
491116
Coffee!\nand bring one of those granola bars with you so when you are hungry at 10 you have something quick to eat.\nYogurt smoothie drinks are pretty good for the mornings too.
1035023
Well, try eating small quantities of food and if you tend to snack have a lot of fruits on hand, no bananas or avocados mind. Eat a lot of cucumber and lettuce. Mangoes or any fruit with lots of fibre will help. Dont eat after six o'clock but if you are hungry eat cucumber. Find an exercise routine that's good for you though if you can jog that will be perfect but if you cant, walk a lot and build up to jogging. Dont starve yourself. Buy a calorie book and measure calories. Avoid deserts.  And most of all FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF.
1044373
I have tried many ways to keep me alert but these are the ones that really works apart form coffee:\n\n1. GLUTAPHOS - it contains glutamic acid which stimulates excitatory nerves to transmit impulses faster. Take 1 just before you sleep and I guarantee that youll be up from your bed like a warrior when you wake up\n\n2. A COLD GLASS OF WATER - our body constantly needs pure water to function. Drink at least a glass every hour to keep your metabolic funcitons working\n\n3. GINSENG - its pretty much like an energy drink except that this one works better and has also many more advantages\n\n4. FISH OIL - enhances neuronal growth in the brain so it allows you to be a multitasking person. it also enhances blood circulation therefore delivering more oxygen to the brain.\n\n5. GINKGO BILOBA - a very effective food supplement if you also want to enhance memory. it also enhances the circulation and brings more oxygen to the brain. more oxygen to the brain, more alert.
1092280
to keep your mind sharp do puzzles daily, make sure you get lots of vitamins and have a balanced diet with exercise.  There are some meds out there but no MD will prescribe them without first giving you a good mental workup to make sure you're a candidate.  Make sure you eat your fresh green veggies, the greener and fresher they are the better!
942510
A can of redbull could do the trick (one every 3 hours or so). Also keep the temperature cool, your brain can focus better and heat makes you drowsy. You could also look into an ADD medication like Ritalin. It helps to maintain focus and attentiveness, however you might have trouble getting that instantly. If you don't like energy drinks such as redbull, there are caffeine pills available at the pharmacy. Make sure your area is well lit and you are organized. The best thing is to make yourself comfortable: play some jazz or classical music (although it might be tempting to listen to heavier stuff, this will just distract you).
897687
meditation for a short period in the morning should help you with concentration throughout the day.