If you crash mid-afternoon, your meals earlier in the day might be the reason.
High-carb, low-protein meals that lack fibre spike blood sugars which then crash — leaving you tired and craving sugar.
Adding protein, fibre & can healthy fats to your breakfast & lunch can completely change your energy levels.
Aim for at least:
- 30 g protein per meal
- 7-10+ g fibre per meal (based on 3 meals per day +/- 1 snack with a daily target of 25-30+ g of fibre per day)
- Addition of healthy fats for extra satiety (fullness), stablised blood sugars & absorption of fat soluble vitamins e.g 1/4 of an avocado, a tablespoon of raw or dry roasted seeds, around 30 g of cheese or addition of plain full fat Greek yoghurt
Small changes, big difference.