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Four Reasons Thanksgiving Makes Us Sleepy

Sure, we know the holiday leaves us stuffed. But it's not just the extra calories that make us groggy.

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Nov 19, 2007 | Updated: 4:19  p.m. ET Nov 19, 2007

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  • Posted By: baldeagle7777 @ 11/20/2007 5:33:14 PM

    A Thanksgiving meal can be a healthy one. Then we'll have something to be thankful for...our health.

  • Posted By: baldeagle7777 @ 11/20/2007 5:32:22 PM

    Why are marshmallows and brown sugar added to sweet potatoes? Aren't sweet potatoes sweet enough? We stuff ourselves with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet poatoes with marshmallows, pumpkin pie, etc. , then waddle to the couch and stare into space like zombies instead of taking a brisk walk afterwards. Why blame the poor turkey for our gluttony?

  • Posted By: jimmmylee @ 11/20/2007 3:47:58 PM

    Regarding point 3, sweet potatoes are low on the GI index. From gilisting.com:

    Low GI foods are foods with a GI less than 55. They cause a slower and
    lower rise in blood glucose levels. Examples are Porridge, Apple and Sweet Potato.

    Please check your facts prior to publishing.

  • Posted By: jimmmylee @ 11/20/2007 3:46:45 PM

    Regarding point 3, sweet potatoes are low on the GI index. From gilisting.com:

    Low GI foods are foods with a GI less than 55. They cause a slower and
    lower rise in blood glucose levels. Examples are Porridge, Apple and Sweet Potato.

    Please check your facts prior to publishing.

  • Posted By: stringablack @ 11/20/2007 3:16:23 PM

    A Vegetarian Turkey dinner will make you call cousin EEEERRRRAAALLLLL!

  • Posted By: stringablack @ 11/20/2007 3:15:01 PM

    A vegetarian turkey dinner!

  • Posted By: baldeagle7777 @ 11/20/2007 1:48:46 PM

    Does a vegetarian turkey dinner make you sleepy?

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