Here's Exactly What's Happening To Your Body During A "Food Coma"

Photographed by Alexandria Gavillet. That third slice of pizza was exactly what you needed. But, in a scenario that's all too familiar, all that hunger will inevitably be replaced by a distinct craving for a nap. So what is it that causes that seemingly inescapable sleepiness after you scarf down a giant meal? It turns out your food comas are made possible by some complicated digestive biology. A food coma (technical term: "postprandial somnolence") is a condition in which you may feel drowsy, l...