Turkey nap

The Brief

Welcome back, Wellworthy readers.

Whether you’re traveling, hosting, running a Turkey Trot, or staying put on the couch, we’ve got a quick Thanksgiving breakdown for you. 

First up: why that post-meal crash hits so hard. Then the good stuff — our favorite Black Friday health and wellness deals of the year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jake, Joana & Ash — Team Wellworthy

The Breakdown

We all do it — load up our plates until our body taps out.

So what’s actually happening? Big holiday meals hit hard because all those carbs spike your blood sugar, then drop it just as quickly, which is why you crash.

And yes, turkey contains tryptophan, an amino acid linked to sleep — but nowhere near enough to knock you out. The real culprit is the mix of carbs, fats, and a much heavier meal than you’d normally eat.

If you want to stay awake for pie, keep it simple: add some protein, don’t pile your plate high at once, and take a quick walk after to help smooth out the blood sugar swing.

And if you’d rather just hit the couch — it’s Thanksgiving. Go for it.

Black Friday Cheat Sheet: The Best Wellness Deals 🎁

Black Friday is right around the corner, and we’ve got you covered with the best health and wellness deals on the internet. From functional nutrition to sleep, fitness, and recovery tech, here are a few can’t-miss picks.

• Momentous is 40% off sitewide, from creatine to sleep essentials.

• Humann is offering Buy 2, Get 2 on select nitric-oxide and circulation products.

• Hyperice is taking $20–$200 off select recovery devices.

• Planet Nusa’s taking 25% off, including the new Deep Green collection.

• Aviron is offering 34% off across products like Abs Hero, with a free gift added in.

• MUD\WTR is up to 50% off starter kits, a solid entry point for the caffeine-curious.

• Eight Sleep is running its lowest prices ever: up to $700 off.

Want more? We thought so… that’s why we pulled together a Black Friday guide with the top wellness picks worth your time.