Wondering: Why do I get tired after eating?

Here, a dietitian looks into reasons why you feel tired after a meal and how to solve it.

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Hey there, I’m Kim. For close to a decade, I’ve had the pleasure of assisting others boost their overall health by teaching personalized nutrition skills. I’ve always believed why give a man or woman a fish, when you can teach him how to actually fish? My mission is to guide others to become more educated and aware of how to navigate their health issues.Nutrition is an important element of all aspects of health and I know what it feels like to be out of your element. In my practice I’m dedicated to helping you find what works for you by providing evidenced-based resources and working with you and your loved ones to reach your nutrition goals. Therefore, it’s not uncommon to receive an email, text message, and postcard from me to encourage you on your health journey.

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Hey there, Im Kim.

My mission is to guide others to become more educated and aware of how to navigate their health issues.

And for the most part, so are the causes of them.

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But what are the precise reasons why you get tired after eating?

Why do I feel so tired after eating?

An RDs three key causes:

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The timing of your meals could be contributingits completely expected

Get tired after lunch?

Read: Dont skimp on them for the sake of mitigating post-meal fatigue.

In addition, again, minor post-lunch fatigue is natural and typically wont be cause for concern.

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Hey there, I’m Kim. For close to a decade, I’ve had the pleasure of assisting others boost their overall health by teaching personalized nutrition skills. I’ve always believed why give a man or woman a fish, when you can teach him how to actually fish? My mission is to guide others to become more educated and aware of how to navigate their health issues.Nutrition is an important element of all aspects of health and I know what it feels like to be out of your element. In my practice I’m dedicated to helping you find what works for you by providing evidenced-based resources and working with you and your loved ones to reach your nutrition goals. Therefore, it’s not uncommon to receive an email, text message, and postcard from me to encourage you on your health journey.

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