Foods that contain a lot of protein—like turkey—also contain tryptophan, which will make you sleepy. Eating normal amounts won't be a problem, but if you eat a lot of

it, then you'll be headed for a couch or bed near you. Any meat will do this, so if you belong to a ham or chicken dinner family, you're in

the same boat. 

Dairy products will up the amount of melatonin in your body. Science has proven that this will make you more sleepy and these products are typically used

to induce sleep in people with insomnia. So, if you want to stay awake, avoid the cheese cake! 

Oats are great if you need to get your body producing higher levels of insulin. Unfortunately, grandma's famous oatmeal cookies could lower your blood sugar, which

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Everyone's favorite condiment actually causes you to retain water in your body, which makes it much more likely you're going to be hitting the couch for a post-dinner

nap. 

Chances are you'll be eating at least one side dish or dessert with nuts in it. Nuts are known to have some pretty high levels of magnesium, which 

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One of these dinners or parties you're hitting up this holiday will have a bowl of pretzels. Eating them will spike your blood sugar. Because of this, you

will feel more tired than normal. 

You will probably want dessert after dinner. If a decadent dish scream dark chocolate then just prepare to pass out. Not only will you be more sleepy because of the serotonin

in chocolate, you might even be a little sad!