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There's quite a few reason why we feel sleepy after eating. So let me explain the few and obvious ones. first reason: Eating sugary foods causes your brain to make lots of neurotransmitters, melatonin. Those are the hormones responsible to make people sleepy head naturally at night.
Hi Shawn, Yes, of course we do, the body continues to function while we sleep. We digest food while being asleep, but because we are at rest we burn less energy. Also sleeping on a full stomach causes indigestion for a few. Besides, overeating can make you feel sleepy as well!