Why do I fall asleep after I eat and how can I prevent that?

Question

Every time I eat, I almost HAVE to sleep about an hour later. Is there something I can do to avoid that happening? Like, eating or drinking something specific to maintain a steady blood sugar ratio? Or types of foods that specifically cause it and should be avoided (although obviously I cant always do that!).

Answer 1

Instead of sitting down and doing nothing, go for a walk or help clean the kitchen or work in the yard. Do something other than sitting or lying down.

Answer 2

Whenever people get tired after eating it is because their metabolism is either working overtime trying to digest a large meal or they've gone long periods without eating. I would recommend eating smaller meals spread throughout your day. Instead of 3 large meals, such as breakfast, lunch and dinner, you may consider a schedule of 5-6 smaller meals spread out evenly. The point is you want to regulate your metabolism so that it is steady and not climbing any peaks or taking any nosedives. If there is ever a point when you actually feel a sensation of hunger, then you have waited too long since your last meal.

Answer 3

There is actually a chemical in the food that you eat that makes you sleepy. Falling asleep after you eat is normal for some people. A good way to stay awake is to be lazy after you eat, you don't fall asleep I mean sure your sleepy but your not asleep.

Answer 4

It sounds like your blood sugar level is playing games with you.If this is the case,then you need to change your diet and eating habbits.You need to avoid potatoes and bread products.You also need to eat small portions during meals and have snacks between the meals.For your meals,eat baked,broiled or steamed meat and avoid frying foods,eat green leafy vegtables or carrots uncooked or steamed.If you desire,have a light desert such as a bowl of jello or a small portion of bannana pudding or cobbler.As for your in between snacks,have something like a glass of milk and a bag of peanuts,a beef jerky stick,fruit or anything that is high in protein.Just remember high protein foods,no sugar or minimum sugar and avoid anything that contains startch(this automatically turns to sugar).If you desire something sweet,try eating natural fruit such as a sweet apple,peach,plum,an orange,or berries.Fruits make their own sweetness which will not raise or lower your blood sugar level.If this diet does not improve your problems or you start experiencing any other symptoms such as dizziness or you feel like you are going to faint then I would suggest seeing a doctor as soon as possible because it could be more serious than correcting your diet.I use to pass out after eating and then it got worse,I would black out while driving and luckily someone else was with me each time.I saw my doctor and he changed my diet and it has been over 8 years since I have had a problem ater changes.

Good luck

Answer 5

Scientific reason is after eating more blood moves towards your stomach area which is required for digestion.This results in lesser blood flow towards brain and you feel dizziness.It is more in case of smokers.If you are suffering from gastric problem then also you get the same symptoms.
Try to take less quantity at a time.Eat slowly without gulping.

Answer 6

Keep moving. Go for a nice walk. It will help with digestion plus help you loose a little extra weight (if you have any). Sleeping after you eat is normally bad for you. It slows down your digestion so you absorb more of the calories than you normally would.

Answer 7

My father is a doctor (cancer speciallist) and says,
"Feeling sleepy after taking a meal is natural because the blood circulations turn to your stomach for proper digestion and in the brain the blood circulation becomes a bit less thats why when you do such things that requires brain, i mean deep thinking etc. you feel sleepy. Avoiding deep thinking & getting relaxed after your meal is the proper solution to your problem."

Answer 8

it's natural to fall asleep immediately after eating a large meal because you become relaxed. avoid turkey or pork, because they have something in them to make people fall asleep quickly.

Answer 9

The reason you get sleepy after you eat is because you are eating foods with a high gluten content. Foods that contain wheat are examples. Refrain from eating the ones with the higher content will help you tremendously.

Answer 10

Some foods have an enzyme that makes you tired after eating take turkey for instance.After thanksgiving or christmas if you eat alot of turkey it makes you tired because of the enzyme i cannot remember the name of it but that might be your problem the food you are eating contain that enzyme

Answer 11

Honestly, you might just be eating too much. Try to scale back a little on the meal size, and you should be good to go.