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What does it mean?
Mentioning a supposed effect of eating too much lettuce.
In plain terms
Eating lots of lettuce might make you sleepy.
What can you take from it?
Foods can affect your energy levels.

Where it applies

  • health advice
  • dietary choices
  • explaining effects

Putting it to work

  • notice food effects
  • eat mindfully

Questions to consider

  • How does food affect your energy?
  • Do you trust common health claims?

Another view

Individual reactions to food vary widely.

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