04/09/2026
Pour yourself a cup of tea . I want to share something that starts making more sense once you see it.
You finish lunch, get back to your desk, and a wave of tiredness hits. Focus slips, the workday isn’t even close to over, there are still hours ahead, and there’s no chance to slow down or rest.
Not long after, there’s that pull to grab something quick - usually something sweet or another coffee, just to get through the afternoon.
And over time, clothes start to feel tighter around the waist.
One thing worth paying attention to here is fasting insulin.
Glucose can look normal, while insulin may be running higher than it should, working to keep it that way.
When food raises glucose quickly, insulin is released to bring it back down. If this keeps happening meal after meal, insulin may stay higher more often, and the body becomes more likely to store energy instead of using it as easily.
That’s when it can start showing up as low energy after meals, cravings, and changes around the midsection.
It’s also worth looking at periods of ongoing stress.
During that time, the body can release more glucose, and insulin responds in the same way.
Simple diaphragmatic breathing can help here. Inhale through the nose, let the belly rise, exhale slowly. Even a few minutes can help the body relax.
Food matters too.
Meals built around protein , both animal (meat, fish, eggs) and plant (lentils, chickpeas, beans), along with healthy fats and non-starchy vegetables tend to keep energy more steady.
Vegetables like leafy greens, broccoli, zucchini, cucumbers don’t raise glucose as quickly, so energy stays more stable.
Foods like potatoes, rice, bread, and sweets tend to hit faster.
Energy goes up, then drops , and that’s usually when the cravings come back.
For educational purpose only. Not a medical advice.
