A man asleep on a gray couch with a bowl of popcorn and a TV remote - Olga Rolenko/Getty Images We've all been there. After a good meal, you're ready to pass out on the couch for a few hours. Food ...

Feeling sleepy after eating Thanksgiving dinner? Here's why. (Getty Images) Turkey is well-known for its food coma-inducing effects. That’s because it’s rich in an amino acid called tryptophan — a ...

Take note before your next holiday dinner. Gifts, Christmas carols, seasonal decorations, and mulled wine are all great, but is there really anything better about the holidays than the abundant ...

Ever notice how after demolishing that massive lunch, your brain seems to clock out for the afternoon? You’re not imagining it. That mental fog that descends after a heavy meal isn’t just food coma—it ...

When the dreaded post-lunch food coma strikes, it can be a complete day-ruiner, throwing off your plans, making it hard to enjoy fun activities, and maybe even messing with your job. If the fatigue ...

Turkey is well-known for its food coma-inducing effects. That’s because it’s rich in an amino acid called tryptophan — a precursor to serotonin — which makes us sleepy. As the centerpiece of ...