Feeling exhausted post lunch is not normal; lifestyle tweaks you need
A lack of energy felt in the afternoon, like that which usually sets in after a meal can also be an indication that you might not be eating a balanced meal; and this probably means that your diet has a rich content of refined carbohydrates. During the break, you can obviously get a shot of energy (for some of you, some people), but if it turns into a real energy crash and affects you productivity too. Sometimes people encounter an afternoon slump due to they feeling tired because of eating an improper food, overeating, and it also happens that the body goes through the natural dries cycle of rhythms. The point is that according to the survey it is found that our body changes hormonally after we eat and as a result various hormones and neurotransmitters are released which in their turn activate certain parts of the nervous system that are responsible for digestion. It will end up, feeling exhausted, lowering our level of energy, and we will discover ourselves drowsy.
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It isn’t just a ‘normal’ afternoon nap you face after lunch. Your body desire the energy to be stable, not the energy to degrade after a meal is over. If you are hitting a hard slump at about 2pm then it can be a signal that your lunch is conditioning a burglar to be cautious when it comes to committing a crime.
Eating a heavy fat and starch -producing meal and little fibre may cause a post-lunch nodoff.The body has to work hard to digest food, and hence you become sleepy mostly because of the blood flow being directed towards the GI tract; which is also you feel that way.
More recent studies suggest an elevation of tryptophan, melatonin, and other phytonutrients, the sleep-inducing elements.Having highly refined grains like rice, chicken, wheat, potatoes, added sugars and pastries in our diet can reduce the production of melatonin in our brain. Melatonin is a hormone vital for your sleep pattern regulation.
How to prevent this post-lunch crash?
Mr.Capoor recommends trying to assess your lunch habits to be sure. ”Do you overfill your frame with refined carbs and sweets? Instead, it would be better if you switched to balanced meals which include lean proteins, healthy fats and fibre rich veggies. These nutrients will nourish and satiate your body longer compared to the ones that you are taking now,” she elaborates.
Therefore , note the amount you take as a portion and the time when you eat. Meals that contain too much, or are too much near your afternoon activities, can make you sluggish. And on top of that don’t get yourself dehydrated!Besides dehydration, nausea or dizziness may be the gifts of getting enough water in your body, Dr Kapoor adds.
Feeling sleepy after lunch is certainly abnormal and this may be a sign that your menu requires adjustments.
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