Foods that Make You Sleepy:
Are You Eating These Foods
That Put You To Sleep?
Michael Lee
http://www.expertpersuader.com/endtiredness.htm

You know you didn’t stay out late last
night and you even managed a full
eight hours of sleep. So why are you
yawning like you pulled an all-nighter?

Although lack of sleep has often been
tagged as the culprit behind sleepiness,
it might not be the one to blame this
time around. Try to remember what
you had for breakfast or lunch. They
might be included in the list of foods
that make you sleepy.

While foods are meant to give you
nourishment, there are some which
make you crash and burn at the worst
possible times. Below are the foods that
make you sleepy.

1) High Sugar Foods

It’s pretty amusing how readily available
foods high in sugar are. There’s
chocolate in the fridge, cake from your
co-worker’s birthday party and those
sweets you just popped in your mouth.

The problem with sugary foods though is
that they bring you down just as
quickly as they bring you up. The sugar
speeds up your metabolism and as a
result, makes you sleepy. It might
boost your energy at first; but believe
me, that’s not going to last very long.

And don’t forget that sugar doesn’t only
manifest in your favorite desserts. Some
of the sauces and condiments you use
could also contain high doses of sugar.
If you want to have something sweet, I
suggest going for fruits instead as they
are less likely to put you to sleep.

2) Foods That Are Full Of Fats

Foods that are high in fat definitely fall
into the foods that make you sleepy
category. The more fat your food has,
the stronger its knock out power. This
is because your body finds it
challenging to break fat down.

Did you know that fat approximately
takes six to eight hours to digest? And
all that time, your blood goes to your
stomach to aid with digestion, leaving
your arms and legs wanting and your
body feeling a little sleepy.

For a lot of people, red meat usually
induces a significant drop in energy.
Fried foods are also known to have
high fat content. For me, that means
limiting the amount of French fries I
can order.

3) Alcohol

Stuff with alcohol is considered one of
the foods that make you sleepy. Alcohol
itself is enough to send you packing to
your bed.

According to medical experts, alcohol
acts as an effective sedative. In regular
doses, alcohol serves as a muscle
relaxant. Drinking more than you can
handle, however, will only spell a
restless night for you.

There are certain foods that make you
sleepy and others that give you high
energy. The examples mentioned above
might be responsible for your sudden
lethargic state.

However, if you’re actually trying to get
some sleep, keep in mind that these
foods are not exactly the healthy
solution either. It’s always best to
consult a doctor.

Presentation By:
Michael Lee
Persuasion Expert and Author
http://www.expertpersuader.com/endtiredness.htm