Vocabulary

• healthy food – здорова їжа

• to develop, to be slim, in a good fit and mood – розвиватися, бути струнким, в хорошій формі та настрої

• to prevent from – запобігати

• sea products, cereal – морські продукти, крупи

• to be an essential part of – бути невід’ємною частиною

• to cut down on – обмежувати в

Exercise 1: Read and translate the text:

Healthy food helps people to develop, to be slim, in a good fit and mood. It prevents us from illnesses, it gives us energy and it is the source of power. What people eat is very important. To be healthy is not so hard, the first thing you can do – you can start from food.

You should eat fish and other sea products. So in the morning it is good to have some cheese with kefir, then tea with two sandwiches. At dinner vegetable soup, a salad and fried fish are very perfect decision. For supper you can eat a salad and fruit.

For somebody food is a source of pleasure, for others - a source of energy. Healthy food should be quite simple. We should know that we do need fat to live, it's an essential part of our diet and physically we couldn't exist without it.

So people should eat all kinds of milk products, especially kefir, cheese. Cereals are also an essential part of healthy lifestyle. Also it is important to consume different kinds of salads, dressed with olive oil or sour cream and all kinds of potato dishes. Eat less salt, sugar and fat, which can be in meat, dairy products; crisps, cakes, biscuits and chocolate. But bitter chocolate or home-made jams can be also useful for everyone. To be healthy means also to drink a lot. People should drink natural juices or mineral water, it is very necessary for your skin and organism. To have good red dry wine is also a good procedure to be healthy. Many doctors say that red wine in reasonable quantities is very good for health. Eat regularly — your body needs a steady flow of energy. Don’t forget about vitamins and minerals in your food.

The food we eat depends on lots of things. Taste is a big factor. Culture, religion and health also play a part in what food we eat. Advertising and social factors also have a big influence.

Finally, there are three main messages to follow for healthy eating:

First, we should eat less fat. Secondly, we are to cut down on sugar and salt.

Thirdly, we must eat more fresh fruit and vegetables and drink a lot. Be healthy!

Exercise 2: Answer the questions:

1. Is healthy food important? What can it to for us?

2. Is it hard to be healthy? What can we start from?

3. What should we eat for breakfast \ dinner \ supper?

4. What should people eat to be healthy?

5. What should people drink to be healthy?

6. What is food for you: a source of pleasure or a source of energy?

7. Do you eat healthy food? What healthy products do you eat?

8. Why is to drink a lot so important and healthy?

9. Why are fruits and vegetables important?

10. What does food depend on?

11. What are the main factors to be healthy? What should people do?

Exercise 3: Fill in:

Healthy Food

It’s very important to choose the right food nowadays. Healthy and balanced diet is … for every person. When the body is healthy, the mind will also be healthy. Different types of food … of different nutrients for our body. Some of them have carbohydrates, some proteins or fats, some vitamins and … .

Many people think that fat is bad for people and they try to cut … it. There is even a special line of products, called low-fat. The problem is that we do need some kinds of fat, but such fats from animal products, like red meat, … and cheese, can be really bad for health. Friendly fats can be found in avocados, nuts, olives and fish, and in some other … . Some people cut down on too much sugar and salt, which is also a good idea. One of the healthiest types of food is … and vegetables. More and more people tend to grow fruit and vegetables in their own gardens, instead of buying them. Another problem is modified food. It’s much … than ordinary food, which is why people often buy it, but such food can cause dangerous diseases. The food depends on people’s culture, religion, beliefs, health and other factors such as: less fat, sugar and … ; and more water, vitamins, fresh fruit and vegetables.