Why do you get hot after eating? Exploring the thermic effect of food
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5 min read
The average person spends a significant portion of their day in a postprandial state, which is the period after eating. This metabolic reality explains the common experience of feeling warm or even a bit sweaty after a meal, and it’s a process known as the thermic effect of food (TEF). This article explores why do you get hot after eating and what factors influence this physiological response.
