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There’s a lot of chatter about feeling like you need to take a nap after big meal, and this phenomenon is for real, says Keri Gans, RD, a nutritionist in New York City and author of The Small ...
Postprandial somnolence (colloquially known as food coma, after-dinner dip, or "the itis") is a normal state of drowsiness or lassitude following a meal. Postprandial somnolence has two components: a general state of low energy related to activation of the parasympathetic nervous system in response to mass in the gastrointestinal tract , and a ...
Walking after you eat can help increase energy, improve digestion, and control blood-sugar levels, Nicholas Fischer, a registered dietitian for MedStar Health, told Business Insider.
Early dumping syndrome occurs 10 to 30 minutes after a meal. It results from rapid movement of fluid into the intestine following a sudden addition of a large amount of food from the stomach. [ 1 ] The small intestine expands rapidly due to the presence of hypertonic / hyperosmolar contents from the stomach, especially sweet foods.
The gastrocolic reflex or gastrocolic response is a physiological reflex that controls the motility, or peristalsis, of the gastrointestinal tract following a meal. It involves an increase in motility of the colon consisting primarily of giant migrating contractions, in response to stretch in the stomach following ingestion and byproducts of digestion entering the small intestine. [1]
If you’re used to being couch-bound after a big meal, we’re going to help you change that.
A glass of water on an empty plate. Fasting is the act of refraining from eating, and sometimes drinking.However, from a purely physiological context, "fasting" may refer to the metabolic status of a person who has not eaten overnight (before "breakfast"), or to the metabolic state achieved after complete digestion and absorption of a meal. [1]
Consume Fiber-Rich Foods: The day after a big meal, add fiber-rich foods like leafy greens, berries and whole grains to your breakfast. Studies show that fiber supports healthy digestion by ...