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Food
Fast food is
very popular and saves time for busy working people. However,
many experts say that it is not completely healthy.
Do you know a
person who has never been to McDonald's? McDonald's is the
leading global foodservice retailer serving millions of people
in more than 100 countries each day. McDonald's restaurants sell
what is called "fast" or "junk" food — hamburgers, chips and so
on. Such food is very popular, especially with children and
teenagers.
Personally, I
adore hamburgers, cheeseburgers, apple pies, muffins and fruit
cocktails. This food is tasty, cheap and ubiquitous. What is
more, going to McDonald's saves much time and effort. I don't
have to go to a supermarket, prepare meals and wash the dishes
when I eat
out. Besides, I like the holiday atmosphere of McDonald's. There
I can relax, enjoy the food and celebrate some event with my
friends and relatives.
But experts say
that fast food makes people overweight and even obese and
elevates the risk of diabetes and cancer. If your food includes
hamburgers, chips, hot dogs, pizzas and fizzy drinks like Coke,
Pepsi, Sprite and others, you are facing a serious problem
threatening your health. Such food is full of chemical
additives. For example, a can of Coke contains about eight
teaspoons of sugar and artificial sweeteners. Moreover, there is
a risk of food poisoning.
To sum it up, we
should think more about our health. We should try to avoid fast
food and eat more fruit and vegetables. Those people who don't
care about what they eat may face serious problems. So let's
remember about our health and make the right choice.
Some people
say that genetically modified (GM) food is dangerous to their
health. Others believe that it is absolutely harmless and has a
number of advantages.
Nowadays people
are getting more and more concerned about the food they eat as
it is closely connected with the way they look and feel. That is
why there are so many arguments about the safety of genetically
modified food.
Genetically
modified crops have been developed by changing the plant's
genetic structure in order to help the plant resist against
different diseases or produce larger crops. Personally, I try
not to buy GM food as there is no scientific conclusion so far
to prove its safety for human consumption. We don't know what
unforeseen consequences there might be. I prefer not to risk my
health because scientists are not sure if GM food is absolutely
harmless or not.
However, a lot of
people are not worried about the negative influence of GM food
on their health. Besides, producers of this food say that it has
a number of advantages in terms of price, durability and
nutritional value. They also say there is no risk to human
health, although possible side effects connected with the use of
GM products have not been studied.
Can we trust
producers of GM food? I don't think so. Unfortunately, in Russia
the law does not prohibit the use of GM products. I believe that
it's up to you to decide whether to buy GM food or not. Anyway,
producers of this food must mark their products if they contain
GM ingredients.
Some people
say that food is our friend, while others think that it may
become an enemy.
Can we live
without food? The answer is definitely "no". Food is essential
to our body which is continually wasting and requires new
energy. Experts say that food has some special powers that can
control our lives, for better or for worse.
To my mind, food
is our friend if it is healthy and taken with due regard to the
exercise and waste of the body. I believe that if you eat the
right food, you can manage your mood and boost your brainpower.
For example, when I feel blue, I treat myself to a bar of
chocolate or an ice-cream and become more cheerful and
energetic. When I am to take a test, I eat a handful of nuts or
a banana because such food helps me concentrate.
However,
sometimes food may become a real enemy. Unfortunately, some
people don't pay attention to what they eat. If their diet
includes fast food and fizzy drinks, they can do much harm to
their health. People who are fond of hamburgers and Coca-Cola
often suffer from diabetes, cancer and tooth decay. Moreover,
they may become overweight and even obese.
To sum up, food
that contains vitamins gives you a psychological lift and helps
you improve your health. But food that has a hefty amount of
chemical additives, fat, sugar or caffeine makes you fat and
draws energy away from your brain. I strongly feel that if you
take control of your food, you will be able to take control of
your life.
Nowadays more
and more people become vegetarians. Others say they can't do
without meat or fish.
Being a
vegetarian is rather popular nowadays. Some people say they
don't eat meat and fish because it is healthy. Others follow the
example of their favourite actor or musician. Is it worth
becoming a vegetarian?
Personally, I
think that people should eat both meat and fish. Our ancestors
would not have survived if they hadn't hunted and fished. Meat
and fish are nourishing and they contain vitamins that make us
stronger. Besides, fish is good for our brains.
However, quite a
lot of people say it is cruel to eat animals. They feel sorry
for pigs, chickens or rabbits that are kept in cages.
Vegetarians are convinced that killing animals is a crime. So
their food consists of vegetables, fruit and nuts. They say that
such a diet does much good to their health and contains all the
vitamins, minerals and protein they need. But I think that if
all people eat only plants, there will not be enough food for
everybody. What is more, most fruit and vegetables are harmful
because they are full of pesticides.
So it is up to
you to decide whether to become vegetarian or not. Personally, I
believe that we should eat different food but at the same time
we should know where to stop.
Из учебного пособия
"Открывая
мир с английским языком. 150 эссе для ЕГЭ. Готовимся к ЕГЭ" Юнёва С.А. 2011г.
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