Tired

[seal!]

Why do I have no energy after eating?

[JDsMum]

I heard recently that digesting food is very tiring for your body perhaps thats why we all fall asleep after christmas lunch

[Ouisch]

Several reasons, including ingesting niacin, which triggers the production of sertonin, which has a calming effect on the body...best to read about it yourself:

http://chemistry.about.com/library/weekly/aa110402a.htm

[hannahjo]

It could be to do with what you�re eating. All food contains sugar and certain foods release their sugar quicker than others. Carbohydrates (potatoes, pasta, rice etc), anything made from white flour and anything containing added sugars (cakes, chocolate, ready meals and practically everything else these days unfortunately!) all release sugars quickly, which leads to you feeling tired soon after you�ve eaten. Proteins (fish, meat, nuts, seeds) and fibre (wholegrain / whole meal breads, oats fruit & veg) release their sugars much slower, and keep your energy levels up for longer. Sounds confusing, but if you google �blood sugar levels� you should find lots of info!