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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
That post-lunch fog is not in your head; it's real. Here’s how to avoid it naturally.
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A carb-loaded lunch, dehydration, and poor sleep all contribute to your afternoon energy dips.
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That sugary chai or biscuit can give you a temporary energy spike, but it will be followed by a worse crash.
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Try to avoid heavy rice-based meals, choose a combo of protein, veggies and complex carbohydrates to stay alert and energetic.
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Breakfast, which is loaded with sugar or refined carbs, can mess up the energy of your entire day.
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Fatigue is often dehydration in disguise in most cases. Aim for 5-6 glasses of water by 3 pm.
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Choose protein-rich snacks like roasted chana, boiled eggs, or a small bowl of yogurt with a handful of nuts.
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Stretch, walk, or do chair yoga, as movement revives the brain better than caffeine; try to stay active, get up and walk after each hour.
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Overeating at lunch can slow down digestion and make you more lethargic, so stop when you are 80% full. You don’t need caffeine to survive 3 PM. Fuel smart, move a little, and stay hydrated.
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