Food and Mood
We often eat to calm down or cheer up when we’re _________ (1) stressed or depressed. Now new research suggests there’s a reason: food changes our brain chemistry. These changes powerfully _________ (2) our moods. But can certain foods really make us feel better? Nutrition experts say yes. But what should we eat, and what should we avoid? Some foods work _________ (3), as well as there are those that can make a bad day _________ (4).
Adapted from Interchange.
Complete the text with the correct alternative to respectively fill in blanks 1 and 2.