Why Do We Get ‘Tired’ After Eating Too Much?

When you eat a big meal, your body sends more blood to your stomach to help digest the food. This means less blood goes to your brain, making you feel sleepy. It's like when you're playing with toys and suddenly your mom takes you away, you get distracted and tired.

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After eating a big plate of spaghetti at lunch, Tommy fell asleep during his naptime.
Lena’s mom always tells her to take a short walk after dinner, she says it helps you stay awake.
When Ethan eats too many cookies before bed, he can’t help but fall asleep right away.

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