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Energy & blood sugar

Understand blood sugar and energy levels. Learn how food choices and meal structures affect crashes, spikes, and sustained energy all day.
08
Sep
Why am I tired after lunch? 4 things to check before blaming carbs

Why am I tired after lunch? 4 things to check before blaming carbs

Every day's the same, you go out of your way to prep or pick a respectably healthy looking
4 min read
11
Aug
Stress eating after a hard day: Is it hunger, relief, or both?

Stress eating after a hard day: Is it hunger, relief, or both?

A 7-day way to work out what your evening eating is asking for, then change the right part. You
11 min read
07
Jul
When healthy food advice doesn't work in real life

When healthy food advice doesn't work in real life

You can eat healthy and still feel like the advice keeps falling apart. The high protein snacks help for a
4 min read
19
May
3 calm caffeine options for sharp focus even if you're prone to jitters

3 calm caffeine options for sharp focus even if you're prone to jitters

Coffee works so well. That's what makes the jitters so annoying. You drink it for focus, but your
3 min read
30
Apr
You're full, so why does your body still feel under-fuelled? (and how to fix it)

You're full, so why does your body still feel under-fuelled? (and how to fix it)

We tend to assume fullness means we've eaten enough. But those two things don't always line
5 min read
17
Apr
Why eating more fibre isn't fixing your energy (and what actually does)

Why eating more fibre isn't fixing your energy (and what actually does)

Fibre is having a moment right now. Searches are up. "Fibermaxxing" is everywhere. People are adding chia, flax,
4 min read
03
Mar
The calm energy set up that makes your whole day easier

The calm energy set up that makes your whole day easier

This is for those low energy days that don't come with a clear cause from the night before.
4 min read
03
Feb
The 3-ingredient breakfast that stops the 3pm crash (without cutting carbs)

The 3-ingredient breakfast that stops the 3pm crash (without cutting carbs)

This surprised me at first: We have peer-reviewed evidence that eating breakfast affects metabolism later in the day, particularly
3 min read
27
Jan
Why "healthy" plant based meals can leave you tired

Why "healthy" plant based meals can leave you tired

Most people assume that if a meal looks healthy, it should feel energising. Whole grains, vegetables, legumes, seeds. Balanced. Thoughtful.
5 min read
06
Jan
Why you get tired after eating: Blood sugar & energy explained

Why you get tired after eating: Blood sugar & energy explained

The post-meal blood sugar sequence linked with hunger and energy dips, plus a plant-rich fix to build steadier
8 min read