It is common to feel tired after eating or concentrating on work. A person may feel particularly tired. It all depends on what, when and how much you ate.
Today we will talk about some of the reasons why a person feels tired after meals and how they can be prevented. Foods high in protein and carbohydrates can make people feel sleepier than other foods.
Some researchers believe that a person feels tired after eating because their body produces more serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical that plays a role in regulating mood and sleep cycles.
An amino acid called tryptophan, found in many protein-rich foods, helps the body produce serotonin. Carbohydrates help the body absorb tryptophan.
For these reasons, eating foods high in both protein and carbohydrates can cause a person to feel sleepy. Tryptophan is found in protein-rich foods.
These are foods that contain high protein content:
- Salmon
- poultry farming
- eggs
- spinach
- Seed
- Milk
- soy products
- Cheese
Foods with high levels of carbohydrates include:
- pasta
- Rice
- white bread and crackers
- Cakes, Cookies, Donuts and Muffins
- corn
- Milk
- sugar and sweets
People usually eat a combination of protein and carbohydrates before bed, such as cereal with milk.
