{"id":9203,"date":"2019-11-30T13:47:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-30T11:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/?p=9203"},"modified":"2019-11-29T13:47:53","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T11:47:53","slug":"why-do-we-always-feel-sleepy-after-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/en\/why-do-we-always-feel-sleepy-after-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do We Always Feel Sleepy After Eating?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever went on your lunch break and comeback to the office with less energy than when you left?<\/strong> Actually, it is quite common<\/strong> to feel so. In fact, research proves there is a science behind feeling sleepy after eating.<\/strong> What are the causes and how can we boost our energy after food? <\/strong>Check this article out for answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do We Feel Sleepy After Eating?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Feeling tired, deconcentrated and sleepy after a meal is relatively normal.<\/strong> Moreover, it depends on factors such as the type of food you eat, the food intake time and the quantity of the intake<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food that is rich in carbohydrates and protein,<\/strong> tend to make the body feel more tired <\/strong>than other food. According to research, certain food makes you feel tired because they push the body to release <\/strong>serotonin<\/strong><\/a>. therefore, avoid packing lunch <\/strong>for the office with food containing poultry, pasta, rice, or eggs. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Is The Right time To Eat?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to what food you eat, you also need to pay attention to when you eat<\/strong>. Obviously, eating a large portion of food will trigger more blood sugar to rise, and a bigger dip in energy.<\/strong> Furthermore, eating at the right time may help you stay up at work. According to The National Sleep Foundation<\/a>,\u00a0people naturally have a down point in energy at 2 a.m. and again at 2 p.m.<\/strong> This explains why we feel like taking a nap after the midday meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Not Feel Sleepy After Eating? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In a study <\/a>back in 2017, workers who had a late night shift and had a meal before, felt way more sleepy than those who didn’t eat.<\/strong> So, in order to make it through the whole day without a nap after food<\/strong>, here are few things you can do: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat little and often,<\/strong> because a snack every two hours will do nothing but boost your energy levels. A piece of fruit or a handful of nuts<\/strong> will do the work. Moreover, try to also get a good night sleep<\/a>,<\/strong> with at least 8 hours of rest every night<\/strong>. When it’s time for your lunch break, take a walk after eating <\/strong>to release the tiredness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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