Is this normal? Does it happen with anyone else here? Can anyone explain it?

[iamaboringperson]

Yo,

If I have lot's of filling food, I feel tired and can't concentrate and want to sleep.

But if I don't eat much except (for example) a few cookies, and perhaps only have a large (but not very large) meal late at night, I feel a whole lot better.

I can certainly concentrate better, and I'm usually happier.

[bloodline]

Sounds about right. next.



PS you might have an insulin related problem.

[iamaboringperson]

bloodline wrote:
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PS you might have an insulin related problem.

I was actually thinking that. I've had this theory about getting too much sugar and getting too much insulin which makes me feel tired.

Not sure though.

[Speelgoedmannetje]

I got the same, I went to a doc a few years ago to check for diabetes, did a blood test, but no, so I don't know what it is :-?

[Agafaster]

its because food takes a fair bit of energy to digest, especially heavy stuff. oxygen goes from the brain to the stomach to assist this, hence the usual 3pm problems we all suffer !
sugar is a really crap way to get loads of energy. you are probably having something that will provide a slow release, like a banana - like this one:  :banana: ;-)

carbohydrates need to be timed right - I usually have carby food about an hour before playing football, and will top up with a sport drink during the game.

keeping well hydrated is a big help too.

[Wain]

If I remember correctly (I may be wrong on this), a lot of  high-glycemic foods result in blood-sugar rising more quickly/results in insulin levels shooting up/results in food-coma.

BTW, Bananas raise potassium levels as well, which can make you tired...they are often recommended for when you can't sleep.

[Agafaster]

good for hangovers too, for that very reason.

[tonyvdb]

My dad and also myself have low levels of Iron in our blood and that causes us to be tired as well you may want to have that checked.

[Miked]

If I have lot's of filling food, I feel tired and can't concentrate and want to sleep.

But if I don't eat much except (for example) a few cookies, and perhaps only have a large (but not very large) meal late at night, I feel a whole lot better.

I can certainly concentrate better, and I'm usually happier.

Foods with a lot of fat content will generally make you feel more lethargic.  I have read that kepin a log of what you eat and how you feel for a period of two weeks will help you equate what foods work best with your metabolism.

Additionally, make sure you take a good multivitamin every day.  If you feel tired, adding an additional B complex vitamin may help as well.

Also, stress of any kind, regardless of what type of foods you are eating could contributed to fatigue, insomnia, etc.

-Miked

[ElZorro]

Diabetics: Hyper or Hypo?

When I do not eat enough, I start shaking. After eating a sandwich it takes 30 minutes before this shaking reduces or stops.

Feeling tired is a lack, that is for sure.

I mean, you might miss or have a defect in your digestic system to complete the food-process inside the body!

I am not a docter, but you better check your blood.

Do you also suffer of high blood pressure or fast heart beat?
(Do you feel your heart pump well during lying down or in your head/vains after you have ride the bike or run for a mile?)

Things to give attention to!
Be good to your body! Listen to your heart!
When you do not feel well, there is a reason!
Do not ignore that!

Frisby/El Zorro

[whabang]

It sounds like you blood sugar becomes too low for some reason. Try eating whole-grain rice or pasta for lunch. It works for me.