You had a full plate of Rajma Chawal with sweet lassi at lunch and now you are wondering: Food is supposed to give us energy but why do i feel sleepy after a satisfying meal? Most of us experience post-meal drowsiness and  this is referred to as ”food coma”. Tiredness after eating could simply indicate that your body is working extra hard to digest your food. However, it might also mean that something is wrong with your glucose (sugar) and insulin response, or that an underlying condition is the cause of the problem.In this blog, we’ll understand what causes this phenomenon, reasons behind why we feel sleepy after lunch and how you can minimize the effect of post meal drowsiness. Reasons behind Why We Feel Sleepy After Eating 1. Digestive Process Our body is just like a factory, we give it food as raw material and it makes the final product in the form of energy to us. This whole process inside the body needs a lot of work. When we eat a meal, our body directs a significant amount of blood flow to our digestive system so that it can break down the food and can absorb nutrients.As the blood flow increases in the digestive system, it reduces the blood flow in other parts of the body, including our brain. As there is less blood flow and oxygen to the brain, it will make us feel sleepy and tired. 2. Hormonal Changes When we eat something, our body realizes various hormones, insulin is one such hormone which helps in regulating blood sugar levels. If you have consumed a meal full of carbohydrates, your body will produce insulin to help in the absorption of glucose into your cells. This will result in a temporary drop in your blood sugar levels, known as reactive hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar levels can cause fatigue and sleepiness. 3. Neurotransmitters Different food items have different effects on our body. Foods that are rich in amino acids affect the production of serotonin and tryptophan in our brain. Serotonin, also known as the