Let's Talk Turkey

What are you having on Thanksgiving? This year we are going to my mom and dad’s house. They usually have a Turkey and another meat, which we will be bringing a Spiral Cut Ham. She is also making homemade stuffing and mashed potatoes and she had better have some cranberry sauce! We will also bring a pie and I am sure my grandmother will bring one too. I am not quite sure what else she will have, does not really matter too much to me, I will not eat it anyhow.

So do you ever get sleepy after having Turkey?…I know I do. Many people say the same thing. What is the cause of it? They most common excuse is L-tryptophan. L-tryptophan is indeed a sedative but there is not enough in a Turkey to make you fall asleep.

So what is the cause for the sleepiness? Maybe you had a few drinks and then ate too much food! The mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, bread, pies, food, food and more food. Throw a few drinks in the mix and bam! The insulin effect goes into affect!

So do not blame the Turkey and use that as a reason not help clean up! We all know the football games will be on!

Therefore, please, please have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and most of all….enjoy your family and loved ones!