India, Nov. 25 -- Reconsider your breakfast if you experience energy slump by afternoon which affects your productivity at work. Know how to rectify the mistakes. Senior dietician Payal Dutt of Kailash Hospital, Dehradun, notes that breakfast is crucial for sustaining energy and productivity. "Many people feel drained and unusually hungry by early afternoon, often due to a few common breakfast mistakes," the dietician said. These choices can trigger an energy slump and early food cravings before lunchtime. Breakfast fuels your day, and without a balanced meal, you risk fatigue, poor focus, and early hunger. Dietician Payal highlights five common breakfast mistakes to watch out for: Payal warns against sugary breakfast like cereals, pastries, and sweet drinks which spike blood sugar and then cause a crash. After an overnight fast, this drop can trigger fatigue, poor concentration, and increased hunger by noon. Payal describes a protein and fibre-rich breakfast to sustain energy. While Indian breakfasts are carb-heavy, protein helps regulate blood sugar, and fibre aids digestion and satiety. She advises avoiding simple-carb meals. She warns that skipping or undereating at breakfast can backfire-slowing metabolism and triggering strong cravings, which may lead to overeating later. The dietician cautions against coffee or juice as breakfast-they give a quick boost but little nutrition. Coffee lacks nutrients, and sugary juice spikes blood sugar, leading to a mid-morning crash and hunger. Payal advises avoiding extremes like skipping breakfast or eating heavy, fried foods. She suggests a balanced breakfast with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and complex carbs-such as eggs, yogurt, nuts, whole grains, and fruits....