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The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth
Episode 10: The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth
(Thanksgiving Special!)
You’ve had the Thanksgiving meal, the plates are cleared, and now the couch is calling. Everyone blames the turkey and its tryptophan—but is that really the reason you’re slipping into a food coma?
Host Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD busts one of the most persistent holiday myths! We dive into the true physiological culprits behind that irresistible post-meal fatigue.
What You Will Learn and Why You Should Listen:
- The Tryptophan Truth: We explain why the amount of tryptophan in turkey is actually a red herring, and why the "competition problem" means very little of it normally reaches your brain.
- The Real Culprit is Hiding in the Sides: Discover how the massive load of simple carbohydrates (hello, mashed potatoes and pie!) triggers a huge insulin spike that is the true mastermind behind your drowsiness.
- The Hormone Storm: Learn how insulin clears the way for tryptophan to finally enter the brain and how the Vagus nerve diverts blood flow to the gut, putting your body into "rest and digest" mode.
- Surviving the Coma: Get practical, science-backed tips on how to eat mindfully, structure your meal, and incorporate light movement to avoid the debilitating post-Thanksgiving crash.
Stop blaming the turkey! Tune in to understand the science behind the food coma and reclaim your energy this holiday season.
Connect with The Pea PodCast!
Want to keep the wellness conversation going between episodes? We'd love to connect with you on social media and beyond!
- Substack: Find exclusive content and deeper dives at https://peapodnutrition.substack.com/
- Instagram: @PeaPodNutrition
- Facebook: Pea Pod Nutrition
- Threads: @PeaPodNutrition
You can also follow your host, Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD, for personal insights as The ADHD Nutritionist on:
- TikTok: @TheADHDNutritionist
- Instagram: @TheADHDNutritionist
- Threads: @TheADHDNutritionist
Got a headline that's got you scratching your head? We want to break it down for you! Email us your confusing health headlines or topic suggestions at [email protected]. We might just feature it in an upcoming episode!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Pea Pod NutritionEpisode 10: The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth
(Thanksgiving Special!)
You’ve had the Thanksgiving meal, the plates are cleared, and now the couch is calling. Everyone blames the turkey and its tryptophan—but is that really the reason you’re slipping into a food coma?
Host Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD busts one of the most persistent holiday myths! We dive into the true physiological culprits behind that irresistible post-meal fatigue.
What You Will Learn and Why You Should Listen:
- The Tryptophan Truth: We explain why the amount of tryptophan in turkey is actually a red herring, and why the "competition problem" means very little of it normally reaches your brain.
- The Real Culprit is Hiding in the Sides: Discover how the massive load of simple carbohydrates (hello, mashed potatoes and pie!) triggers a huge insulin spike that is the true mastermind behind your drowsiness.
- The Hormone Storm: Learn how insulin clears the way for tryptophan to finally enter the brain and how the Vagus nerve diverts blood flow to the gut, putting your body into "rest and digest" mode.
- Surviving the Coma: Get practical, science-backed tips on how to eat mindfully, structure your meal, and incorporate light movement to avoid the debilitating post-Thanksgiving crash.
Stop blaming the turkey! Tune in to understand the science behind the food coma and reclaim your energy this holiday season.
Connect with The Pea PodCast!
Want to keep the wellness conversation going between episodes? We'd love to connect with you on social media and beyond!
- Substack: Find exclusive content and deeper dives at https://peapodnutrition.substack.com/
- Instagram: @PeaPodNutrition
- Facebook: Pea Pod Nutrition
- Threads: @PeaPodNutrition
You can also follow your host, Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD, for personal insights as The ADHD Nutritionist on:
- TikTok: @TheADHDNutritionist
- Instagram: @TheADHDNutritionist
- Threads: @TheADHDNutritionist
Got a headline that's got you scratching your head? We want to break it down for you! Email us your confusing health headlines or topic suggestions at [email protected]. We might just feature it in an upcoming episode!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.