Why do the humans become sleepy after meals?

Question

I don't know about all the mankind, but I know enough people, who becomes sleepy after their meals. Also, I'm not sure, what kind of food do they consume, but I personally get sleepy almost from any food: sweet, fat, spicy, salty, liquid, tasty, not tasty, etc.Is this phenomenon well known? And, if yes, how does it occur?

Answer 1

Hello! In short, when you add food to your stomach, your body shunts blood to your core to process it. Usually the more you consume, the more sleepy you feel because your body has made digestion a priority, and not other parts of your body, i.e. brain, etc.

Answer 2

Certain foods consumed make a person sleepy, yes. This is usually from the unhealthy fats, carbs, or even eating a large portioned meal. If you eat healthy and light you can avoid becoming tired.