Tired? Don’t blame the turkey.
he amino acid L-tryptophan in turkey
only has a noticeable ‘sleepy’ effect if it is taken on an empty stomach
Drinking and overeating are more likely to make you sleepy.
a traditional Thanksgiving meal is heavy and high in carbohydrates
meal increases production of the sleep-promoting chemical serotonin in the brain.”
If you’re going to drink, it’s best to eat first.
it’s a good idea to have eaten something before drinking since food will slow down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream
Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be a fat fest.
Families can celebrate … and aggravate.
thinking ahead about what role you want to have in the family gathering; whether it’s to make it a pleasant, joyful day of family togetherness or whether you want to save time to address some particular issue
Accident rates soar at the holidays.
clipped from: health.msn.com 