5 Low-Calorie Recipes To Beat The Dreaded Post-Lunch Slump
Overcome post-lunch drowsiness and give your lunch a makeover with these 5 healthy recipes!

Oh, the all familiar post-lunch slump. Do you often feel lethargic at 2pm and find yourself fighting hard to keep awake throughout the workday? Draining energy levels are usually caused by an insulin spike that leads to a blood sugar ‘crash’. Although there are many methods to counter the dreaded afternoon fatigue, the best way is to eat smart. Consuming smaller meal portions or choosing a balanced meal filled with lean proteins, whole grains and vegetables are great ways to stay energised and avoid a productivity dip.
Overcome post-lunch drowsiness and give your lunch a makeover with these 5 healthy recipes recommended by CapitaLand’s Workspace community!
1. Falafel and Silken Tofu Mixed Salad with Vegan Roasted Sesame Dressing by Bowl Chap
Experience the taste of umami with this spice-filled salad that packs a punch.
Bowl Chap’s gluten-free falafel and silken tofu mixed salad ingeniously blends in replacement ingredients without skimping on flavours. Curious how chia seeds can be used as a thickener? This recipe is suitable for people looking to adopt a vegan and gluten-free diet!
For home cooks who enjoy the good old way of creating an entire dish from scratch, we encourage you to give this recipe a try. Remember to share your meal on Instagram with @yourWorkplaceCommunity and @BowlChap (Psst, this is a moderately difficult recipe)!
Bowl Chap is located at Galaxis, 1 Fusionopolis Place, #01-25, SG 138522
2. Bone broth soup by Greenwitch
Bone broths have been the latest buzz among health junkies of late. Nutritious and filling, bone broth soups are touted to boost collagen, support joint health, improve the immune system and many more. With regular consumption, this low-calorie protein-filled soup even aids in weight loss and overall health improvement.
What’s unique about Greenwitch’s bone broth soup recipe is the extra step taken to remove excess fats - making it an even healthier alternative! So, if you are craving for something soupy and healthy, do give this recipe a try!
For those who are craving for an instant bowl of bone broth soup, Greenwitch offers broth bowls at only $9.90. Up to 5 flavours available, each broth bowl comes with plenty of proteins and greens to choose from!
Greenwitch is located at Plaza 8, 1 Changi Business Park Crescent, #01-24A, SG 486025
3. Smoked duck salad with spinach omelette by Wafuken
Carbohydrates may be your worst enemy when combating the afternoon snooze. Instead, go for a protein-rich meal like Wafuken’s smoked duck salad with spinach omelette!
Loaded with proteins and iron, this recipe offers a slow energy release and helps regulate oxygen flow. Easy and hassle-free, this is one salad that will power you through the entire day.
If you find it a hassle to get smoked duck from major supermarkets, Wafuken provides individually packed sous-vide smoked duck available on order.wafuken.com.
Wafuken is located at Asia Square Tower 2, 2 Marina View, #02-05, SG 018961
4. Cabbage roll with soy milk by ABC Cooking Studio
Craving for some Japanese fare? Savory, healthy and light, ABC Cooking Studio’s cabbage roll with soy milk is a definite crowd favourite among the ladies. Using plant-based soy milk as a soup base, this dish is a detox recipe that is gentle on the stomach and great for weight-watchers.
ABC Cooking Studio is currently offering up a trial lesson for all first-timers and non-members. Enjoy a special rate of $35 (U.P. $48) if you book online at https://abc-cooking.com.sg/lessons/trial/. Sign up now before the promotion ends! |
ABC Cooking Studio outlets are located at:
Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, #03-01, SG 608532
Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, #02-29, SG 179105
5. Wholemeal walnut bread by Phoon Huat
Pair a few slices of this rustic wholemeal walnut bread with a piping hot bowl of soup and viola, your cosy lunch is all set. A change up from savoury lunch options, this recipe is perfect for the sweet tooths. Moist, tender and high in dietary fibre, this bread recipe brings out the nutty fragrance in walnuts - that by the way, helps control glucose levels and prevents tiredness. Just remember to consume in moderation to avoid a carb overload!
Phoon Huat can be located islandwide. Find an outlet near you on https://www.phoonhuat.com/shop-locator/
Keeping track of the foods you eat during lunchtime is integral to keeping your energy levels up. Now that you are armed with these low-calorie recipes, it’s time to wave goodbye to the afternoon snooze and say hello to a full productive workday ahead.
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