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Dietitian Mary Purdy On Avoiding The Midday Slump

caption: Even if it's at your desk, dietitian Mary Purdy stresses a good fiber and protein breakfast to crush the midday slump.
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Even if it's at your desk, dietitian Mary Purdy stresses a good fiber and protein breakfast to crush the midday slump.
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It is a feeling that is all too common: the post-lunch midday slump. If you are feeling a little sluggish at your desk around 3 p.m. and need a pick me up, what should you do?

Registered dietitian Mary Purdy has a few suggestions to keep you sustained throughout the day. Put down the latte, caffeine is not one of them!

Produced by Amina al-Sadi.

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