why does this happen when i eat, i only had mediteranean chicken and pasta and by the way it was lovely.
2006-08-12 01:45:58 · 19 answers · asked by Kelly 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
ah
that's because you didn't have the carrot juice from Pret. It's disgusting. No sleep for me, I don't want to do a Jimi Hendrix.
Oops there it comes again. Euuuugh!
please, ten points, i'm having a bad lunch hour
2006-08-12 01:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Because the stomach needs the energy to digest more effectively. That energy comes from the oxygen-carrying blood. Since all attention is diverted to the stomach, the brain gets less oxygen and we feel tired. So I hate it when we have to have afternoon lessons in school.
2006-08-12 08:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by ickleronny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of things going on. Blood going to your digestive system. Tryptophan in that chicken relaxing you. Maybe a dip in blood sugar if your body doesn't handle that too well. It can even be caused by food sensitivities or allergies. (And you can be sensitive - or even allergic - to something you eat all the time.)
2006-08-12 08:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by wasabi_luvva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after having meal the blood flows more to the splanchnic region (the blood vessels of the bowel) than to the other part of the body, including the brain.
that's why we feel a bit sleepy after having a big meal.
2006-08-12 09:05:06 · answer #4 · answered by tania_la_nina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha! I just stirred myself from feeling very lazy after lunch and and just messing about here before getting on with my work!
2006-08-12 10:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by granny2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it was Mediterranean chicken it probably needs a siesta!Try one from Iceland next time.
2006-08-12 08:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by grumpyoldman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happens to me all the time too. It's really annoying especially when I am at work and can't lay down and I need to be alert.
2006-08-12 08:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by classic_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's alway happened after taking a meal, you will feel sleepy, miss your bed huh?
2006-08-12 08:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by seb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your blood volume shifts to your stomach to digest, so your brain has less blood. Blood carries oxygen. Oxygen keeps us alert.
2006-08-12 08:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this happens everyday get ur blood sugar levels checked. If its only today then go have a nap!
2006-08-12 10:15:03 · answer #10 · answered by lovelylongrana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋