{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66eaeb38e34b4562374c6c06/69129703c1ed8717c5c6255b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth","description":"<h3><strong>Episode 10: The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>(Thanksgiving Special!)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You’ve had the Thanksgiving meal, the plates are cleared, and now the couch is calling. Everyone blames the turkey and its tryptophan—but is that really the reason you’re slipping into a food coma?</p><p>Host Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD busts one of the most persistent holiday myths! We dive into the true physiological culprits behind that irresistible post-meal fatigue.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Will Learn and Why You Should Listen:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Tryptophan Truth:</strong> We explain why the amount of tryptophan in turkey is actually a red herring, and why the \"competition problem\" means very little of it normally reaches your brain.</li><li><strong>The Real Culprit is Hiding in the Sides:</strong> Discover how the massive load of <strong>simple carbohydrates</strong> (hello, mashed potatoes and pie!) triggers a huge <strong>insulin spike</strong> that is the true mastermind behind your drowsiness.</li><li><strong>The Hormone Storm:</strong> Learn how insulin clears the way for tryptophan to finally enter the brain and how the <strong>Vagus nerve</strong> diverts blood flow to the gut, putting your body into \"rest and digest\" mode.</li><li><strong>Surviving the Coma:</strong> Get practical, science-backed tips on how to eat mindfully, structure your meal, and incorporate light movement to avoid the debilitating post-Thanksgiving crash.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Stop blaming the turkey! Tune in to understand the science behind the food coma and reclaim your energy this holiday season.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with The Pea PodCast!</p><p><br></p><p>Want to keep the wellness conversation going between episodes? We'd love to connect with you on social media and beyond!</p><ul><li>Substack: Find exclusive content and deeper dives at<a href=\"https://peapodnutrition.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://peapodnutrition.substack.com/</a></li><li>Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/peapodnutrition&amp;authuser=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @PeaPodNutrition</a></li><li>Facebook:<a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.facebook.com/PeaPodNutrition&amp;authuser=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Pea Pod Nutrition</a></li><li>Threads:<a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.threads.net/%40peapodnutrition&amp;authuser=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @PeaPodNutrition</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can also follow your host, Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD, for personal insights as The ADHD Nutritionist on:</p><ul><li>TikTok:<a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.tiktok.com/%40theadndnutritionist&amp;authuser=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @TheADHDNutritionist</a></li><li>Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/theadndnutritionist&amp;authuser=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @TheADHDNutritionist</a></li><li>Threads:<a href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.threads.net/%40theadndnutritionist&amp;authuser=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @TheADHDNutritionist</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Got a headline that's got you scratching your head? We want to break it down for you! Email us your confusing health headlines or topic suggestions at podcast@peapodnutrition.org. We might just feature it in an upcoming episode!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3>","author_name":"Pea Pod Nutrition"}