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After eating a lot, especially at lunch, drowsiness often appears. This phenomenon known as food coma can actually be overcome in the following way.
Many people are sleepy after eating a big lunch. This certainly interferes with work performance because a person does not focus on all their tasks. This phenomenon, known as food coma, can also have bad consequences for your health.
As reported by Healthline, although research regarding the food coma phenomenon is still being developed, this condition can occur due to several things. The causes include hormones that trigger sleep, eating large portions, the body’s internal clock, and evolutionary adaptations.
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So what should you do to get rid of a food coma so you don’t feel sleepy after eating? Here’s how:
1. Eat enough
Eating large portions can make you sleepy. So, to avoid feeling drowsy, try eating simple portions or small portions.
2. Stay hydrated
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Dehydration can cause fatigue and impair mental function. So make sure you drink plenty of fluids, including water, tea and milk throughout the day.
3. Get a good night’s sleep
A bad night’s sleep can make you sleepy all day, including after eating. Therefore, sleeping 6-7 hours every night is highly recommended so that you don’t get sleepy after eating.
4. Walk
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One of the quickest ways to overcome a food coma is to walk. Some activities can move the digestive tract and reduce fatigue after eating.
Citing Taste of Home, try walking around the house or work space after you eat.
5. Eat more fruit and vegetables
Increase your consumption of fruit and vegetables if you crave sweets after a large meal. Choose hydrating fruit like watermelon.
This article was published on CNN Indonesia with the title “5 Ways to Overcome Food Coma, So You Don’t Get Sleepy After Eating“
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