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Pages: 1 Do high carbs make you tired?       #159841 - 03/12/05 07:56 AM Edit Reply Quote FEMBETH Reged: 09/20/04 Posts: 85 I thought maybe my thyroid was acting up. I would eat lunch and could not keep my eyes open. It felt like someone had drugged me. I had blood work done and everything was fine. I am a little enemic but nothing new there I have been for as long as I can remember. But I noticed that when I eat rice or noodles for lunch (which I do alot because they are safe for me when I work evenings) I can not stay awake. I have been trying not to eat those for lunch and it has been helping. Does anyone notice this with them? and Does anyone have any suggestions? I have heard that high carbs give a boost of energy and then the sugar level drops fast which makes you very sleepy. Please help if you can I am very frustrated. Thank you for any input! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     I thought...       #159843 - 03/12/05 08:02 AM Edit Reply Quote nikjones_uk Reged: 01/04/05 Posts: 700 ..carbs helped the slow release of blood sugar....but I might be wrong. I used to get that when I ate a bit too much sugar or fat?! What kind of carbs are you eating? Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Do high carbs make you tired?       #159882 - 03/12/05 09:28 AM Edit Reply Quote Nelly Reged: 08/06/04 Posts: 4381 Loc: Within stray mortar fire of DC Yep, carbs will make you sleepy. ~nelly~ Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Yep, me too, Very tired-nt       #159889 - 03/12/05 10:04 AM Edit Reply Quote Augie Reged: 10/27/04 Posts: 5807 Loc: Illinois -------------------- ~ Beth Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Do high carbs make you tired?       #160088 - 03/13/05 07:26 AM Edit Reply Quote Linz Reged: 09/01/03 Posts: 8242 Loc: England The rice and noodles are long-chain carbohydrates, not short-chain ones like sugar - which give you the high and then the low effect you're talking about. But Nelly's right, carbs will make you sleepy...try having more protein and veg with them. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Yes, Linz is right...       #160196 - 03/13/05 07:18 PM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA use your soluble fiber foundation foods (which are typically complex carbs) as a base to add in safe proteins and also small amounts of heart-healthy fats. That will keep you more alert, and also will keep you feeling full longer than a meal of nothing but carbs. Best, Heather -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1

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