Why Blood Sugar Spikes Are Wrecking Your Afternoon And How to Fix It Naturally

The Real Reason You Crash Every Afternoon

It hits like clockwork: that 3 p.m. fog, the slump, the snack cravings. But the real reason you’re crashing might not be lack of sleep it’s your blood sugar.

When your blood sugar spikes after lunch and crashes later, it can leave you foggy, tired, and desperate for another hit of caffeine or sugar. It’s not just about what you eat  it’s what you drink, too.

What Happens After You Drink “Health” Beverages

Many drinks marketed as healthy are still pasteurised, sweetened, or fermented which can affect how your body metabolises them. Even kombucha and fruit-based “sodas” can cause blood sugar swings, especially if you drink them without food.

In our article on From Jamu to Your Fridge: The Healing Power of Turmeric Tonic, we explain how ingredients like ginger and galangal can support more balanced choices throughout your day  without relying on processed ingredients.

Ditch the Crash, Not the Ritual

Rather than chasing energy with coffee, many Australians are swapping to sparkling tonics made from real herbs and botanicals. These drinks offer the same satisfying fizz  without the caffeine jitters or sugar rush.

We explored this evolution in Clean Energy Drinks Are the New Coffee: Here’s Why Everyone’s Making the Switch, where we break down why sparkling botanicals are redefining what functional drinks can be.

Smarter Sipping = Stable Energy

Instead of reacting to the crash, prevent the spike. Here’s how:

• Pair your lunch with protein and fibre

• Skip the sugary “gut health” drinks

• Try a cold, unpasteurised tonic between 2–4 p.m. for a calm, steady lift

As we said in How Mrs Toddy Discovered Jamu,l sometimes the best solution is a simple one — real ingredients, in the right moment.

Blood Sugar Balance Is for Everyone

Even if you’re not diabetic, regulating blood sugar helps with:

• Mental sharpness

• Mood

• Focus

• Sleep

It’s not about perfection. It’s about creating rituals that work. And that starts with what’s in your bottle.