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Oct

The Surprising Reason You’re Hungry 2 Hours After Lunch

Have you ever eaten a perfectly good lunch… only to feel exhausted and craving something sweet just an hour or two later?

You’re not imagining it. That sudden energy crash has a surprising culprit: blood sugar spikes and crashes.

Here’s what’s really happening inside your body: When you eat carbohydrates, your digestive system breaks them down into sugar molecules, which then enter your bloodstream. Your blood sugar rises, and your body releases insulin to move that sugar into your cells for energy.

But here’s the twist:
If that sugar isn’t used right away, your body stores it as fat. Highly refined carbs—like white bread, pastries, or foods with high fructose corn syrup—are digested almost instantly, causing a rapid spike in blood sugar followed by a crash.

This “sugar rush” leaves you tired, hungry again, and sometimes even cranky.

I used to think this was just how life worked… reaching for a cookie or coffee every afternoon. But then I discovered something that completely changed the game.

Protein.

It’s not just for muscle—it’s a secret weapon against sugar crashes.
By slowing the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream, protein helps:

Keep your energy steady throughout the day
Reduce cravings for sugary snacks
Keep you feeling fuller, longer

Combine protein with low-GI carbs like berries, apples, lentils, and whole grains, and you’ve got a simple, powerful strategy to stop the energy rollercoaster. Imagine powering through your afternoons—focused, energized, and craving-free.

Curious to learn the exact ways protein can help stabilize your blood sugar, control cravings, and boost your energy?

Join us at the VFL Show this October 15th, where we’ll dive into the science and share practical tips you can use every day.