Slumps mid-morning, mid-afternoon, or after meals.
Steady energy comes from meals that combine complex carbs, protein and some fat, eaten at reasonably regular times. Front-loading protein at breakfast is one of the highest-leverage changes for most people.
Possible contributors
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Meal ideas
•Savoury oats with eggs and avocado
•Lentil and quinoa lunch bowl
•Sweet potato with yoghurt and seeds
Key nutrients
Complex carbohydrates
Provide sustained glucose release.
Protein
Blunts blood-sugar spikes and supports satiety.
B vitamins
Contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Foods that may support this
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Nutrition is only one possible factor. If this symptom is persistent, severe, or new, please speak with a qualified healthcare professional — food alone is rarely the full picture.
Sources · Low energy
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