Feel like napping after Thanksgiving dinner? We explain why and how to recover.

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Why Do You Get So Sleepy After Thanksgiving Dinner? That Thanksgiving food coma? It's less about turkey and more about heavy portions, refined carbs, alcohol, and blood sugar crashes than you think. Eating a big meal can shift blood flow away from your brain to your digestive system, and combined with wine, stuffing, and second helpings, it's the perfect recipe for drowsiness. What's really behind that food coma feeling? Why You Get Sleepy After Eating Sleep Quiz How much turkey would you need to eat for tryptophan to actually make you sleepy?   A. 4 ounces (one serving) B. 1 pound C. 3-5 pounds D. More than 8 pounds   Scroll to the bottom for the answer!

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