What causes people to get sleepy after eating a few slices of pizza?

Question

I know it happens to me everytime I eat pizza at work. I'm guessing b/c I'm sitting after I eat the pizza. But I get so sleepy !!! Maybe it's because of all the grease. Ugh. No pizza for me today!

Answer 1

Its partically due to the carbs,it also has to do with your activity level.

If you ate a smaller portion,you might notice a increse in energy from the carbs,if your eating a big meal and sitting at a desk,your going to become sleepy...Do you find yourslef sleepy at mid day no matter what you eat or is it only after eating certain foods?

Answer 2

I think it has something to do with cells rushing from your brain to your stomach in order to aid in digestion.That's why many people get a "sleepy" or "lazy" feeling after eating. Don't hold me to that though lol.

Answer 3

it is all those additives.

Answer 4

The carbohydrates in it. you are over loading your system with carbs and it wants to sleep.

Answer 5

Hello,

The reason you get sleepy is from the carbohydrates in the pizza. Carbohydrates have that effect on many people. Try eating a tossed salad with it first and eat only one slice. Also, try to drink water or maybe another low carb drink. Some people are very sensitive to carbohydrates. I hope this helps you out!

Genesee from www.the-chocolate-spot.com