Should I eat lunch first or take a nap first

Most people like to take a nap after lunch, but from the perspective of the biological clock, the rest before lunch is positive, while the rest after lunch is negative. It’s better to reverse the order and take a nap first, then have lunch.

This is because, there is not much time for lunch break, and taking a nap directly after lunch without doing much exercise will, firstly, affect the digestion and absorption of food, which will cause stomach problems in the long run; secondly, it will affect the quality of sleep. After people eat, blood flow will gather in the digestive system, and the blood supply to the brain and limbs will be relatively reduced, making people feel dizzy, weak limbs, and sore body after waking up. It is recommended to take a 15 to 30 minute nap after 12 noon, eat lunch after waking up, and then exercise for about 15 minutes. This arrangement neither affects gastrointestinal digestion nor the blood supply to the brain during naps, and can fully relieve fatigue and restore energy.

It should be noted that if the nap exceeds 30 minutes, the body will enter a deep sleep period that is difficult to wake up. If it is forcibly interrupted, you will feel tired. Some white-collar workers like to take naps at their desks in the office. This not only hurts the eyes and causes temporary blurred vision, but also compresses the chest, affects breathing, blood circulation and nerve conduction, and increases the burden on the heart. Therefore, it is best to take a nap in bed. If conditions are limited, you can wear a neck pillow and sleep leaning against the back of a chair.