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Why can't i ever stay awake after having some things? ex. lettuce, spinach, berry smoothie. i thought "food comas" happen with high fat/large meals?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Other causes?: You are correct! Lettuce and spinach should absolutely not induce a " food coma" Think about other causes of daytime sleepiness as not enough evening sleep? Other medications? Mood? Other factors?

Answered 1/8/2015

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