So THAT'S Why You Get Sleepy After Eating A Big Meal

After piling your plate full of Christmas turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes covered in gravy, sweet potatoes and a slice of pie or two, you might want to crash on the couch rather than join the family game of touch football. Though you may have heard that the turkey is to blame for your drowsiness, that isn’t true. 

Instead, a carb-heavy meal and an exhausting week of preparation are more likely the cause, according to doctors. Carbs and sugar from our Thanksgiving favourites convert into melatonin and serotonin...