This is the type of vitamin D that circulates in the blood. Itâs considered a good reflection of how much vitamin D youâve absorbed from sun exposure and taken in from foods. Levels of vitamin D are expressed in nanomoles/liter (nmol/L) or nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL). According to the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), the results can indicate the following:
Fats slow down the digestive system, giving Thanksgiving dinner plenty of time to take effect. Fats also take a lot of energy to digest, so the body will redirect blood to your digestive system to tackle the job. Since you have less bloodflow elsewhere, you will feel less energetic after eating a meal rich in fats.
If you find that youâre sleepy after eating fruit in the morning, instead try eating it in the afternoon and mixing with nuts to help your body process the sugar. A little planning in your food choices will go a long way in preventing you from feeling always tired after eating.