What is it about cooking food, which could have had such a powerful effect on our bodies?

煮食物究竟是怎样对我们身体产生巨大影响的

effect on对 ... 的作用

Their distress had no effect on him he was determined to have his pound of flesh.

他对他们的不幸无动於衷--坚持向他们讨债。

His passionate speech had an effect on our emotions.

他的热情的演讲打动了我们的感情。

and like any other wild animal adapted to starch-rich food,鉴于野生动物都很适应高淀粉的食物

adapt to适应

You must adapt to the norms of the society you live in.

在社会中生活就要遵循社会行为准则。

The new students are very slow to adapt to the rules.

新生对于那些规定适应得很慢。

we're expecting them to do very well.我们希望小鼠也会喜欢

expect to预期, 期待

The shop expect to make a small profit this year.

这家店铺期望今年能赚点钱。

He seemed to expect to be waited on hand and foot.

他像是想要人尽心尽力伺候他。