Can you eat in your sleep?

While you might have heard of stories or seen depictions in movies of people eating in their sleep, it's generally not possible for humans to eat while they are asleep. This is because the process of eating requires conscious effort, including chewing, swallowing, and digesting the food. During sleep, the body's muscles are relaxed and the brain is in a different state of consciousness. So while you might dream about eating or feel like you're eating, actual consumption and digestion of food typically don't occur during sleep.