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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Doctor explains why you feel so tired after lunch – and how to beat it

Hitting a 3pm fatigue slump after lunch could be a sign that your glucose levels are out of balance, a doctor has warned.

Dr Rangan Chatterjee said lunches lacking in protein or fibre can exacerbate the mid-afternoon dip, intensifying fatigue and brain fog.

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