Dietician Explains Why Rice May Cause Sleepiness After Meals

Dr. Eileen Canday, head of Nutrition at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, explains that feeling sleepy after eating rice depends on the type, amount, cooking method, and accompanying foods. Rice can cause lethargy for some, but not always. The dietician notes that rice-based meals vary in their effects, and factors like portion size and meal balance influence post-meal sleepiness compared to roti.

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