5 perfect ways to fight food coma without changing your diet

Last Updated on 2016-05-19 , 1:53 pm

I never knew there was such a thing as a food coma. A friend of mine mentioned that she goes through it from time to time, and explained what it was to me.

Never had I felt so enlightened in my life. In simple terms, you feel drowsy after a crazy ass huge meal. I’m talking about those times when you went to Apolo’s at Race Course road and whacked a full spread on a banana leaf.

Then there’s the time when Christmas came, and I ate turkey and pot roast like I’ve never seen meat in months. My favorite bit in the entire thing? The mashed potato and turkey stuffing.

It made me look like Santa for the next two days. And I felt like a python.

If you’re experiencing this far too often, it’s time to take a stand and kick food coma before it kicks in. Don’t worry about having to change your diet.

Take Your Time in Your Chews
Eat slowly and chew your food properly. You’ve probably heard this a couple of times. Chew each mouthful thoroughly and it will help simplify your digestive process.

A Drink After Your Meals
No, not alcohol and certainly not cold water. Wait for half an hour, and sip on a cup of herbal tea or lemon infused water.

Have a Balanced Meal
It’s perfectly alright to have a big meal. The key is in how you balance your portions for each food type. Increase your veggies and fruits, and limit your rice portion. If you’re building up your body mass, go for more proteins too.

Lie Down on Your Left Side
To be honest, I’d never lie down right after a meal. It’s best to walk around and not be stagnant while your meal moves along your stomach and intestines. After an hour, if you feel like you have to take a nap, be sure to lie down on your left. This actually increases the efficiency of your stomach and how it processes your food.

Eat Lighter the Next Time
If you had a buffet spread for lunch, stick to a salad or a tuna sandwich for lunch. Keep it simple and allow your liver to recalibrate your glucose levels. In fact, it would be so much better if you could maintain the same light meals for the next day. Your body and liver will thank you for it.

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