Feeling Sleepy After Lunch? Here are Top Superfoods to Beat Post-Lunch Sleepiness
By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: October 3, 2025 23:23 IST2025-10-03T23:23:02+5:302025-10-03T23:23:02+5:30
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Lunch is one of the important meal of the day for staying fit and healthy. There are even foods like rice, chapati, vegetables, pickles, salads. Which provide good nutrition to our body. But many people feel sleepy after eating. Eyes feel heavy, it seems that we should take a nap for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
Feeling sleepy at the office is a common problem, often combatted with excessive coffee or tea, which can negatively impact health. However, incorporating the right foods into your diet can help prevent afternoon fatigue, promoting sustained energy and alertness.
Avoid eating oily, heavy or sugary foods at lunch. You should eat foods that improve digestion. Include protein, fiber and green vegetables in your diet.
Eating too quickly or in large quantities affects your digestive system. Which makes you feel sluggish or sleepy. For this, eat food slowly and chew it well.
You should walk for at least 5 to 10 minutes after lunch. Which activates your body and improves digestion.
Dehydration is also the main cause of fatigue. For this, you should drink at least 7 to 8 glasses of water throughout the day. Which will prevent you from falling asleep.
If you are feeling sleepy, drink green tea or herbal tea instead of tea or coffee. Which will not affect your health.
Stop screen time every 20 minutes. Due to strain on the eyes, eyes hurt, sleepiness occurs. Wash your eyes or splash water on them after 20 minutes to give your eyes a rest.
