Unraveling the Post-Thanksgiving Food Coma Mystery

While turkey is often blamed for post-Thanksgiving drowsiness due to its tryptophan content, other factors like meal timing, alcohol consumption, high carbohydrate intake, inactivity, and other tryptophan-rich foods also contribute to the food coma effect. Eating smaller meals throughout the day, balancing your plate, limiting alcohol, taking a walk after the meal, and staying hydrated can help mitigate the sleepiness associated with the holiday feast.