Why do I get tired/sleepy after eating a candy bar or food high in carbohydrates?
141823
I'm a Type 2 diabetic myself, and I can speak from experience here...if I eat something heavy in sugar or carbs, especially without anything else in my system, my body "crashes" after the initial sugar rush wears off.  One of the big problems with Type 2 is the wild variations in blood sugar count at any given time...it's like your bidy doesn't react in any stable way to big swings in blood sugar count.
676873
I think it is because you body is not functioning at its best when someone is tired.  So what happens is the person's resistance drops and his ability to warm up.  \nHave you ever noticed that after eating you get cold?  It's because your body is working harder to digest the food and the other bodily functions slow down.  That's also why we feel tired after over-eating.
1147548
Contrary to popular opinion, carbs are not poison to a diabetic.  A diabetic can have the occasional small piece of cake if they plan for it ahead of time and take the appropriate amount of insulin. And the only difference between 28 carbs from an apple and 28 carbs from a candybar is about half an hour.  They both raise the blood sugar the same, but the candybar will raise it faster. However, the question here is how one feels after eating loads of carbohydrates.  The only time I  eat loads of carbohydrates is when I'm experiencing a hypoglycemic episode, and the feeling I get if I've overcompensated and had too many carbs is of a car speeding along and then suddenly going in reverse.  For a while I feel worse than the initial hypoglycemic episode and it's nooooo fun.\n\nMany Blessings,\nLilyth
664105
Researchers now believe the culprit may be carbohydrates.  More specifically, certain types of carbohydrates, including rice and pasta.  These carbohydrates have a high glycemic index (GI), which means the body needs to produce extra insulin to digest them.  Excess insulin causes the blood sugar to plummet, creating a hungry feeling.
773088
Lots of carbs for total energy.  8 hrs sleep.
626915
You mean Hypoglycemic right? Could be a combo of a little bit of depression (if u just lost job) and cutting back on the sweets.  Try carbos as they are long term energy release foods (pastas, rice, etc), natures sweets (fruits) and by all means, make sure you are drinking fluids!! (water, healthy fruit-juices)\nGetting into a pattern of a little bit of cardio excersize will bring appetite back and let your natural endorphins pep you up.
712459
What your thinking of is Tryptophan, but, most likely that's not what makes us sleepy.  What makes us sleepy is that we eat SO MUCH food on thanksgiving.  Lots of foods high in calories, we like to rest while we digest that much.  Cranberry sauce, cakes, pies, candied yams, those all have a lot of sugar too, first we feel a "sugar high" then when it "wears off" we feel the "low".
499803
It is because after eating the concentration of sugar in the blood increases which leads to ex-osmosis ie movement of water from the body cells to the blood where there is high concentration of solute. The movement of water from the cell results in the reduced metabolism which courses one to feel sleepy.
485362
I really don't think chocolate will do more but satisfy a craving and make you gain weight.If you are feeling weak and tired all the time,maybe you should have your dr check your hemoglobin you could be anemic,you could try some Over the counter Iron Pills.
674284
You're not gonna feel better until you eat. Alcohol makes your blood sugar go crazy.
1086547
watch your intake of sweets...remember carbs break down to sugar in your body. Being overweight really contributes to diabetes. You need to get plenty of exercise...as this burns glucose in your body (sugar)....I was diabetic...I lost 60 lbs....and I no longer have it...I took a course in this...the dietician said sugar...is sugar...is sugar...your body doesnt know the difference....if you are eating a bowl of jello..or 3 slices of bread....it breaks down in your body as sugar...one tip I learned...if you eat something sweet...have some protein with it...it like counteracts it...it just slows the sugar breakdown....I always had a little protein in the morning...it just made me feel better for the day. A doughnut with a glass of orangejuice, would be the worst thing you could eat for breakfast. Your sugar would soar...the slam you down in a short period of time...then you feel tired or sleepy....I know...I've been there. Always remain active...that will ensure you to keep your bloodsugar more stable....the best foods you eat are legumes..(beans)...they help to stabilize blood sugar, for longer periods of time.
576793
Are you having some kind of small meal or snack before? It could be that you are bottomed out on your blood sugar levels and that would make you very tired during a workout. Also, a 2 hour intensive workout is pretty long. You may wish to have  some Gatorade after one hour and I bet that would keep you going during the second hour. just as you can drive very far on an empty tank, your body needs fuel too.
750550
sugar feeds you a rush and when you crash it is like a downer as you lose energy and that high feeling. you need something to eat that will slowly release sugar in your system. carrots are good. you might be diabetic
31676
Protein tends to make your mind more alert, whereas carbs tend to make your mind relaxed.  Therefore, avoid lots of protein at night (eggs, meats, etc), and try some sweets.  Fruits and vegetables are always good, or even crackers are good and easy on your stomach.  Even though I said to avoid protein, milk sometimes helps people sleep.  I hope this helps!  Be sure to read the links below for more interesting articles on this topic.  They answer it more completely!
932084
Actually next time you go to the doctor discuss the possibility of being hypoglycemic. This is when shortly after you eat the levels of sugar shoot right through the roof. After your body digests the food then is drops below. \nYou can talk to the doctor, about how to eat ,what to eat, many people become hyperglosimic before being diabetic.
322024
It might make you sleepy for the following reasons:  a)it contains plenty of tryptophan, which ups your serotonin levels; b)it contains lots of sugar, which can raise and then lower your blood sugar, making you feel tired; c) eating anything stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system, which tends to shunt blood away from your brain and toward your digestive system.  I don't know of any reason fat would make you sleepy, other than its extended transit time through the stomach and small intestine.
908492
Sometimes it can be what you are eating that can make you feel tired.  Sugar and processed foods can do that.  You should do about 4 days cardio and 2-3 days weights.  Do weights after cardio and make sure you take a high quality protein shake after your workouts to help rebuid your muscle.  I lost 54 lbs and got in great shape!  Check out my before and after pic here http://www.healthandstrength.net\n\nHere is what I did, you can use these ideas, they are what helped me make the change you see in my picture\n1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...\n2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier!  We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions!  When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function.  Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.\n3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises.  I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.\n4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.\n5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweekb.htm that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.\n6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself\n7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound...or didnt lose any...KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!\n8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfoods.htm...\n80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight. \n9. Do the little things that count!  Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: 1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...\n2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier!  We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions!  When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function.  Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.\n3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises.  I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.\n4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.\n5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very import