Maybe you don't know it, but when you feel tired or drowsy without any explanation, the answer may lie in your plate of food. It turns out that some ingredients can cause too much relaxation, leading to an exhausting effect, although they may be good before bedtime. To help you know which ones they are, here is our top 5: foods that make you feel tired.

Banana

This fruit, along with pumpkin seeds, has a high magnesium content, which means they are healthy, but they also act as a muscle relaxant that can induce fatigue and sleepiness. For this reason, it is an ideal ingredient before sleeping, but maybe not so much in the mornings or during the day. [caption id="attachment_15479" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Banana cream pie[/caption]

White Bread

This ingredient, like white rice, does not provide constant energy to your body; instead, it can cut off the supply at any moment. On the other hand, whole grain rice and bread provide energy for extended periods without gaps between consumption. [caption id="attachment_15480" align="aligncenter" width="500"] French Bread[/caption]

Cherries

Since their seeds and juice are high in melatonin, they have been found to be ideal helpers for falling asleep. This is why if you have insomnia, they can help regulate your rest cycle, but they are not so good as a midday snack. [caption id="attachment_15481" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Cherry Tiramisu[/caption]

Coffee

This may sound a bit strange, but it's true. Although coffee can give you one or two hours of energy after consuming it, the reality is that the subsequent crash is quite strong and can leave you tired during the day. It is recommended not to exceed 300 milligrams of caffeine per day to avoid highs and lows in your energy level. [caption id="attachment_15482" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Homemade Coffee Ice Cream[/caption]

Red Meat

Fatty meats tend to make you feel tired because they require a lot of bodily energy to digest. Cuts like ribeye, New York, or a simple hamburger can leave you out of commission for a while as your body will need some time to recover. [caption id="attachment_15484" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Argentinian Grilled Meat[/caption]