Here's Why You're Always Sleepy After You Eat

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Overeating

It's no secret that a super heavy meal can make you want to hit the sack unlike anything else! This is because your body is working overtime to break down all that food, redirecting more blood to your digestive system. The resulting temporary shortage of blood in your brain then makes you feel groggier than you were before eating.