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Ways to Not Be Sleepy After a Meal

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UAB chapter.

1. Get good quality of sleep

Manage your hours of sleep by getting plenty of it. Go to sleep on time, so that you are able to wake up happier and prepared for starting the day.

2. Go for a walk

Exercising aids in allowing you mind to get re-energized, it’s like taking a kick start energy drink without all of the additives.

3. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while eating

Alcoholic beverages increase your desire to get rest because elevates your adenosine production. Adenosine is a sleep-inducing chemical that is produced in the brain

4. Eat little and often

If you eat smaller meals more frequently, then you will have a better outcome of not becoming sleepy after a meal