Foods to Avoid to Avoid Drowsiness During the Homecoming

Illustration of Eid homecoming. (Freepik)

JAKARTA - For those who go home for Eid by car, keeping the body from being sleepy is an important thing to do. The drowsiness that appears while driving can increase the risk of accidents.

Therefore, it is important to prevent drowsiness while driving from interfering with the trip and endangering it. Community Nutritionist IPB University, Dr. dr. Karina Rahmadia said that in addition to rest that must be considered, food must also be regulated to control drowsiness when returning home.

This is because the diet has an effect on the level of alertness while driving. Some types of food can actually trigger drowsiness.

Some of these foods are white bread to snacks such as chips. These foods trigger drowsiness because they increase blood sugar levels quickly, so they should be avoided.

"Foods that cause a rapid increase in blood sugar can make us more sleepy. For example, white bread, chips, fried foods, and other foods high in sugar," explained Dr. Karina, quoted from the IPB University website, Friday, March 13, 2026.

Conversely, to keep energy stable, it is recommended to consume foods with complex carbohydrates, high protein, and low fat. Sources of complex carbohydrates can be obtained from brown rice, black rice, wheat, oats, corn, as well as starchy vegetables such as potatoes and sweet potatoes.

Then low-fat protein can be obtained from skinless chicken, lean meat, egg whites, and fish. Meanwhile, healthy fats can be obtained from fish, nuts, olive oil, and avocados.

"Eggs, skinless chicken, lean meat, nuts, and fruits that are high in water content can help maintain stamina while preventing dehydration," he said.

In addition, it is also recommended to consume fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and have high water content. Fluid adequacy is also met during the homecoming trip so that the body remains fresh and alert while driving.