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[jasonlulu_2000]

Who hasn�t found themselves reaching for the closest food available when they�re tired and stressed? More and more research is proving that this isn�t all in our mind. Some foods really do lead to a change in our moods.

What does the underlined sentence mean?



Fat and sugar cause the brain to release endorphins, which send pleasure signals throughout the body. This would be fine, except humans are not particularly good at stopping at one cookie or sliver of cake. If you do have strong willpower, there is no better way to improve mood so safely or quickly.


What does the underlined sentence mean?


Thanks

[educe22]

Jason,

Just my opinion:

You really need to be putting the sentences in context with what the sentences that come before and after say. Use those to set up a context and you will be able to determine the meaning and intent.

You need to take a macro view rather than getting wrapped up in micro details. If you aren't able to do that, you are missing the flow and fluency of the English language.
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[jasonlulu_2000]

Who hasn�t found themselves reaching for the closest food available when they�re tired and stressed? More and more research is proving that this isn�t all in our mind. Some foods really do lead to a change in our moods.



Read more at Suite101: The Food-Mood Connection: How What We Eat Changes How We Feel http://www.suite101.com/content/the-food-mood-connection-a34393#ixzz1Gcp0AJKg
To get the intended effect, you must not eat anything for four hours and then eat at least 30 grams of straight carbohydrate. Dry cereal, a bagel with jam, or a potato should do the trick.

Protein for Power
Of course, sometimes we don�t need to be calm and sleepy. Sometimes we need a great deal of mental acuity and concentration, so what happens if we eat a carbohydrate-rich lunch and then attempt to work the rest of the day? This is when it�s important to mix protein and carbohydrate. The protein will prevent the tryptophan from flooding your brain, and the rise in seretonin won�t occur. However, cutting carbohydrate out of a meal completely can have the opposite of the intended effect. Your blood sugar level may drop, leading to a drastic drop in energy. When you�re staring at the lunch menu, remember that too much fat also leads to sluggishness.

Why Dessert Makes Us Happy
Fat and sugar cause the brain to release endorphins, which send pleasure signals throughout the body. This would be fine, except humans are not particularly good at stopping at one cookie or sliver of cake. If you do have strong willpower, there is no better way to improve mood so safely or quickly.


Now , can you tell me the exact meaning of the underlined sentences?
Or does it mean people tend to eat lots of cookies and cakes?

[educe22]

The sentences mean that beyond the tendency to simply like cookies and cake there may be other, less known, forces at work that lead to those desires.
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