The claim that eating turkey can make people particularly sleepy has long been shared around Thanksgiving (and sometimes Christmas) dinner tables. Fans of the sitcom "Seinfeld" may recall one episode ...

Do you believe in the holiday food coma? Many people do. A mainstay on the dinner table at this time of year, turkey contains tryptophan, which is widely believed to be responsible for the ...

Q. Why do I feel so sleepy after eating Thanksgiving dinner? Does it have to do with something in the turkey? A. Rumor has it that tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is why you need a nap ...

Turkey’s one of the leanest, highest-protein meats you can eat. Turkey is a lean, high-protein meat; sides offer vitamins and fiber if prepared healthily. Turkey's tryptophan doesn't cause sleepiness; ...

Peter Davies raises heritage breeds at Tukana Farms in Germantown, New York. He frequently writes about his turkeys for Rural Intelligence. He spent three years teaching English in Turkey where he ...