https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/201 ... e/11787540'Food coma' after a big Christmas lunch is just your body's way of processing a large meal
The wave of tiredness that makes your eyelids droop and brain fade, right when you're meant to be entertaining friends and family.
It's the postprandial dip, and if it's an extreme one you might call it a "food coma".
If it happens after lunch at work, an afternoon coffee or stroll around the block should be enough to get you back up and running.
But if you've had an abnormally large meal — such as a festive season feast — it may feel like you have no choice but to let the food coma take hold.
So, what do we really know about this holiday hazard, and is there anything you can do if you find yourself heading towards post-food torpor? ....
Kim