if calories equal energy why do we feel more lethargic on high calorie foods like kebabs, fast food, pizza etc rather than more energetic. And why do we feel more energetic on lighter goods like chicken and salads.

Question

if calories equal energy why do we feel more lethargic on high calorie foods like kebabs, fast food, pizza etc rather than more energetic. And why do we feel more energetic on lighter goods like chicken and salads.

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Answer 1

Our body needs time and energy to digest food. Heavy food makes us want to rest, so our body could focus on digestion and have lots of energy later. Light food gets digested fast, so we get smaller “shot” of energy faster.