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Thankgiving Myth: Turkey Makes You Sleepy
There are a couple of myths told each year at my house on Thanksgiving. One is that Uncle Lou will finally get the hint by Friday afternoon that he's overstayed his welcome and will leave without swiping most of the leftovers. The other is that there's a natural chemical in turkey called tryptophan that makes you sleepy after the Thanksgiving meal.5 Tips to A Better Sleep
Source: Mark Sisson's Daily Apple Before you head out, check out these tips for serene shut-eye. You’ll wake up tomorrow feeling renewed, refreshed, and ready for your weekend! 1.Sex Scene Ruined By Overeating
Sarah Michelle Gellar nearly fell asleep during her sex scene in 'Southland Tales'. The 30-year-old actress - who plays a porn star in the new film (pics) - struggled to stay awake for the raunchy sequence because she had just eaten a huge Thanksgiving turkey dinner. She said: "I filmed a love scene on Thanksgiving and I had eaten all this turkey and mashed potatoes.Mood Boosting foods
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates many functions, including mood and appetite.
Some foods that contain tryptophan which can boost serotonin are turkey, bananas, milk, yogurt, eggs, meat, nuts, beans, fish and cheddar, gruyere and Swiss cheese. Whole-grain breads, crackers, pasta, rice, cereal, and fruit also have the potential to increase your serotonin levels.
Need advice: Road trip with the pupster
The boyfriend and I are going to visit his parents next week. We were planning on boarding the dog at the vet like we usually do but funds are tight so we're going to bring the doggie along. But it's a 10, maybe 11 hour drive.
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