Answer :
Whenever you eat a high carbohydrate meal some schools of thought explain that as the body tries to breakdown & absorb this large carbohydrate meal it ends up releasing sleep hormones in the brain.
Also when you eat a large carbohydrate meal, your body requires a large quantity of insulin to absorb it. Large insulin release is associated with symptoms such as fatigue & drowsiness.
So you will experience this phenomenon when you eat a large carbohydrate portion or a meal with less fiber.
Most people report of drowsiness after eating:
*Hausa Koko(a low fiber millet based porridge )
*Large ball of banku (cooked fermented corn & cassava dough)
*Large ball of fufu (pounded cassava) .
*Large quantity of waakye (rice & cowpeas, cooked) with spaghetti, gari (roasted cassava flakes) .
So the next time you wish to enjoy your meal without feeling sleepy afterwards.
*Reduce the quantity of the meal.
*Reserve a portion of the meal for another time.
*Add a high fiber portion to the meal. Eg Salad, whole wheat bread, mushrooms, local vegetables, beans etc.
*Share the meal with a friend to reduce the quantity you eat.
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Feeling abnormally sleepy or tired during the day is commonly known as drowsiness. Drowsiness may lead to additional symptoms, such as forgetfulness or falling asleep at inappropriate times.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex for the clarification. It is helpful
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