Tag: Breakfast fatigue

According to sleep science, a natural dip in circadian signals that promote wakefulness occurs in the early afternoon, but many people experience this energy slump much earlier. This phenomenon, known as postprandial somnolence, is why fatigue after breakfast can leave you feeling tired and sluggish, impacting your entire day. This article explores the common causes and provides solutions for a more energetic morning.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, feeling sluggish after a high-carbohydrate meal is a common experience. For many, this post-meal fatigue, often called a 'food coma,' is an unexpected side effect of a seemingly simple breakfast, leading them to ask: why does cereal make me tired?