Why You Might Be Crashing After Lunch (and What to Do About It)
Hello everyone,
You might have started to notice how blood sugar balance weaves into so many aspects of our health — from energy and mood to hormones and sleep. The good news? A few gentle changes can make a big difference.
One common sign that your blood sugar may need some extra support is the afternoon crash — that dip in energy around 2 or 3 pm. Even if you’ve slept well, it can suddenly feel like you’re dragging yourself through the day. Sound familiar?
Here’s what might be happening:
If your lunch is high in refined carbs (like white bread, pasta or sweet snacks), or low in protein and fibre, your blood sugar can spike and then drop quickly — leaving you feeling tired, wired, or hungry all over again just an hour or two later.
The fix isn’t complicated — and it doesn’t mean cutting out carbs altogether.
🌿 Try this instead:
Start your day with a breakfast that includes good quality protein and fibre (think eggs, oats, chia pudding, nut butter, or tofu).
Keep lunch balanced, with some protein, healthy fats, and slow-release carbs (like quinoa, brown rice, or sweet potato).
Avoid having meals that are too bread-heavy or sweet on their own — especially if you notice that crash creeping in after.
This small shift can help keep your energy more stable throughout the day — no willpower required.
💚 Your body isn’t failing you. It’s simply responding to what it’s been given — and once we give it a little more of what it needs, everything starts to feel a bit more manageable.