Thinking that perhaps we were just having an unlucky spat with Chinese coffee shop food, we decided to try Western for dinner instead.
What is becoming of the quality of food in KL/PJ? I read an article somewhere that eating good food (i.e. food that is prepared well and tastes great) triggers a chemical response in our bodies that sets off endorphins into our bloodstream. This gives a pleasurable response.
Eating a large meal, to the point of satiety, can also set off endorphins.
Both are different – and both can make us feel good.
So it goes , some restaurants give you a HUGE meal, and compromise on quality, so you may still get that pleasurable response… not from the taste, but rather the size of the meal. (one good example is comparing a BIGMAC meal, to a small but fresh plate of sushi).
My question is this… what happens when restaurants cut back on BOTH portion size as well as quality? Is there a negative response in the body? what is the reverse of endorphin release?
I don’t know the technical term/answer to that one but I will say this… it should be the opposite of pleasurable. It should be the opposite of a feeling of well-being and a feeling of satisfaction…
Granted it is pure speculation on my part, and I am no rocket scientist, but if we lack endorphins we will soon become very unhappy, sick puppies… ! What do you think? What are the long term effects of eating lousy/sub-standard food?
Feel free to post a comment. Cheers!
Restoran Meng Shiang
1 & 3, Jalan Kas Kas 2
Taman Cheras (Taman Yulek)
Section 17, PJ