4 things that happen to you at Christmas

You are most probably going to eat a lot this time of year, and here’s what could happen to you. 1.      Food coma. That’s that feeling of “too lazy” to move after stuffing yourself. When you eat rich, high-calorie meals, your produces insulin, which causes a spike in melatonin and serotonin—the hormones that […]

You are most probably going to eat a lot this time of year, and here’s what could happen to you.

1.      Food coma. That’s that feeling of “too lazy” to move after stuffing yourself. When you eat rich, high-calorie meals, your produces insulin, which causes a spike in melatonin and serotonin—the hormones that make you feel happy and lethargic. When your food is stuffed with fat, sugar and carbs, your body produces more glucose which interferes with proteins responsible for keeping you awake.

2.    Heartburn. Your body produces hydrochloric acid to help digest your food. The more you eat, the more acid is produced, and it can corrode your stomach lining or leak into the throat—hence that burning feeling.

3.    Stomach expands. Well, sort of, your stomach will expand, and create pressure on surrounding organs. Your abdomen crams up and you feel uncomfortable.

4.    Bloated. Every time you swallow, you also swallow a gulp of air. Add that to your fizzy drinks and you get it.

Culled from home.bt.com