Thanksgiving Informative Essay
Thanksgiving is considered by many as being the worse meal of the year. Why? Because of the extreme overload of high-starch carbs that trigger blood sugar spikes for so many people. Just think of it. Pumpkin pie with a scoop or two of ice cream, corn bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, sugar-laden cranberry sauce and green bean casserole, that's why.
When that protein-rich turkey combines with carbohydrates, the over abundance of the amino acid tryptophan found in both classes of food produces heavy drowsiness.
One Hour After A Thanksgiving Meal
Just one hour after the meal, a lot of things happen, and not too many of them are conducive to good health.
First things being first, let us debunk a common myth about turkey. If the truth be known, the tryptophan content of turkey is no …show more content…
When eaten at night, with half a glass of warm milk or a piece of cheese, bananas can safely induce deep sleep in many people. If accompanied by a few nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, your chances of falling asleep and staying asleep are even better. (4)
Your best, overall bedtime snack will consist of protein, such as a slice of turkey breast, or peanut butter spread on a piece of apple or banana. This writer's favorite snack are four to seven walnut halves with a piece of cheese. (5)
As for Thanksgiving meal, don't skip it. Simply modify it a bit. Focus on the protein, low-starch carbs such as collard greens or green beans and one thin slice of pecan or pumpkin pie. Oh, yes. Remember to be grateful for your many blessings and enjoy!
References Sources:
(1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postprandial_somnolence
(2) http://www.livestrong.com/article/530662-does-eating-carbs-make-you-sleepy/
(3)
When that protein-rich turkey combines with carbohydrates, the over abundance of the amino acid tryptophan found in both classes of food produces heavy drowsiness.
One Hour After A Thanksgiving Meal
Just one hour after the meal, a lot of things happen, and not too many of them are conducive to good health.
First things being first, let us debunk a common myth about turkey. If the truth be known, the tryptophan content of turkey is no …show more content…
When eaten at night, with half a glass of warm milk or a piece of cheese, bananas can safely induce deep sleep in many people. If accompanied by a few nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, your chances of falling asleep and staying asleep are even better. (4)
Your best, overall bedtime snack will consist of protein, such as a slice of turkey breast, or peanut butter spread on a piece of apple or banana. This writer's favorite snack are four to seven walnut halves with a piece of cheese. (5)
As for Thanksgiving meal, don't skip it. Simply modify it a bit. Focus on the protein, low-starch carbs such as collard greens or green beans and one thin slice of pecan or pumpkin pie. Oh, yes. Remember to be grateful for your many blessings and enjoy!
References Sources:
(1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postprandial_somnolence
(2) http://www.livestrong.com/article/530662-does-eating-carbs-make-you-sleepy/
(3)