Theghrelintellsthehypothalamusinyourbrainthatyouneedtoeat, andtriggers a chainreactionthatrevsupyourappetiteandgetsyourdigestivesystemreadytoreceivefood.
Sure, that's a physiologicalneed, butthepulltowardjunkfoodisoften a psychologicaloneaswell.
確かに、それは生理的な欲求でもありますが、ジャンクフードに惹かれるのは心理的な欲求でもあります。
Eating a butter-frostedcupcakeorbagofsaltyFrenchfriesreleasesanopioidtyphoonthatlightsupthebrain's pleasurecenterandmakesusfeelawesome, atleastfor a littlewhile.
Pregnantwomenareoftenportrayedashavingseriousurgesforthingslikepicklesandicecream, butthereisn't muchevidencefor a connectionbetweenthosehormonesandcravings.