Do you eat protein first thing in the morning , fill half your plate with vegetables, eat several pieces of fruit each day, and still feel tired? You’re not alone. According to Google, searches for “tired after meals” and “tired after eating” as well as “why am I always sleepy” are pretty common. It seems that even when many of us double down on our efforts to eat healthfully, the fatigue persists. What gives?

According to registered dietitian Ro Huntriss , “minor inflammation, ongoing stress, the phase of your menstrual cycle, or the general quality of your sleep” are just a few of the factors that can account for some of this fatigue. “For example, stress can disrupt digestion and nutrient absorption, while accumulated sleep deprivation affects the way your body processes glucose

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