Ever Wonder Why You Feel Sleepy After Lunch? Here's The Answer

Post-Lunch Sleepiness

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Post-Prandial Somnolence

[{"selector":"#anim-9c55118c-6d84-44d6-9edb-f88ea6735a5f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The scientific word for it is Post-Prandial Somnolence and usually occurs after 3 PM. Credits: Unsplash

What Causes It?

[{"selector":"#anim-a5f4367f-7583-41d7-80f3-f14103e5746b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] There are a plethora of factors that influence this drowsiness. What you eat is probably the biggest of them. Credits: Unsplash

Food With Melatonin

[{"selector":"#anim-28ad792a-29e0-42a5-9e3d-37445cf35074 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Melatonin is a sleep-inducing hormone and wheat, barley, corn, eggs, salmon, cucumbers etc., all have it. Credits: Unsplash

Food With Carbs

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Fatty Food Items

[{"selector":"#anim-21e82b9e-d243-4333-85ec-cd6967a8c6b7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Items with saturated and trans fat like butter, beef, pork, etc., can also tire your body. Credits: Unsplash

How To Avoid It?

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Is It A Bad Sign?

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[{"selector":"#anim-3ca2aded-aeca-41d1-ad75-7de366660ef1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Have you ever felt sleepy after a meal? Credits: Unsplash