11/27/2025
Tired after the big meal? No surprise there - turkey contains tryptophan, an amino acid that helps the body make serotonin and melatonin—hormones involved in feeling calm and falling asleep. Add in the hearty carbs and maybe a slice of pumpkin pie, and your body is hard at work digesting!
That can send a signal: “Hey, time to chill.”
Combine those with the planning, the travel, and the socializing, and it’s no wonder naps suddenly look VERY inviting.
So if you find yourself nodding off on the couch this Thanksgiving afternoon, rest easy—literally. Enjoy that post-meal drowsiness. Your body’s just doing its thing. https://bit.ly/4nrzgqy