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> "It's your body's natural response to having been fed - conserve energy until the next hunt." I think it's more likely to be due to the energy it takes to br
by ZenoArrow 10y ago
> "It's your body's natural response to having been fed - conserve energy until the next hunt."
I think it's more likely to be due to the energy it takes to break down food (meaning you have less free energy) that causes people to feel sluggish after a large meal.
- alatkins 10y agoIt might be dependent on what was eaten. Of you eat a carb-heavy meal, and you are very insulin-responsive, then you can feel tired afterwards. Try skipping carbs at lunch, stick with protein+fat, see if that makes a difference.
- ZenoArrow 10y agoI don't personally have this problem, even with carb-heavy lunches, but thanks for the advice.