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Why your home dabba lunch leaves you sleepy

Why your home dabba lunch leaves you sleepy

A home tiffin feels light, but it is often a big pile of rice and rotis that runs close to 790 kcal. Trim one roti, halve the rice, and add extra dal to stay full and awake through the afternoon.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
dabba lunch carbs tiffin

Your tiffin looks so clean. White rice, soft rotis, a scoop of aloo sabzi, a little dal. It feels lighter than the burger your friend eats. But look again. That dabba is often a tall pile of carbs. Three rotis, rice, and a potato sabzi all do the same job. They give you a quick rush, then a sleepy dip at your desk.

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