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The Importance of Healthy Eating – Важность правильного питания
ОглавлениеLisa and Kate were sitting in the school cafeteria, deciding what to eat for lunch. Lisa had grabbed a sandwich, chips, and a soda, while Kate had chosen a salad, a fruit cup, and a bottle of water.
– Hey, Lisa, I noticed you’re eating chips and soda again. Don’t you think it’s time to eat something healthier?
– I know, Kate. But I just don’t feel like having salad or fruit today. It’s easier to grab something quick, you know?
– I get it, but eating healthy is important for so many reasons. It can help you feel better, have more energy, and even improve your mood.
– I’ve heard that before, but I never really thought about it. I mean, it’s not like I’m eating junk all the time. I eat healthy meals too.
– That’s true, but a balanced diet is key. If you eat a lot of processed foods like chips and soda, your body doesn’t get all the nutrients it needs. You might feel tired or sluggish by the end of the day.
– Yeah, I guess I do feel pretty tired sometimes. But how does healthy eating really make a difference?
– Well, when you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, your body gets the vitamins and minerals it needs to function at its best. It can improve your focus, help you sleep better, and even keep your immune system strong.
– That makes sense. I’ve noticed that when I eat better, I feel more energized. But it’s hard to resist the temptation of junk food sometimes.
– It can be tough, but remember, moderation is the key. You don’t have to give up your favorite foods, but try to balance them with healthier options. You can make small changes, like swapping soda for water or choosing fruit instead of chips.
– I’ll try to keep that in mind. I think I need to start making healthier choices more often. Thanks for the advice, Kate!
– Anytime, Lisa! Healthy eating is all about taking care of yourself and feeling good. It’s not about being perfect, just making better choices every day.
– You’re right. I’ll start paying more attention to what I eat. It’s important to feel good both inside and out.
Later that week, Lisa made an effort to replace some of her usual snacks with healthier alternatives. She noticed she had more energy during the day and felt better overall.
Useful Phrases and Expressions
It’s easier to grab something quick. – Легче схватить что-то быстрое.
Eating healthy is important for so many reasons. – Правильное питание важно по многим причинам.
It can help you feel better, have more energy, and improve your mood. – Это может помочь тебе чувствовать себя лучше, иметь больше энергии и улучшить настроение.
A balanced diet is key. – Сбалансированное питание – это ключ.
Your body doesn’t get all the nutrients it needs. – Тело не получает все необходимые питательные вещества.
You might feel tired or sluggish by the end of the day. – К концу дня ты можешь чувствовать усталость или вялость.
When you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins… – Когда ты ешь фрукты, овощи, цельные злаки и постные белки…
It can improve your focus, help you sleep better, and keep your immune system strong. – Это может улучшить твою концентрацию, помочь лучше спать и укрепить иммунную систему.
Moderation is the key. – Модерация – ключ к успеху.
Try to balance them with healthier options. – Попробуй сбалансировать их с более полезными вариантами.
Swap soda for water. – Заменяй газировку на воду.
Choose fruit instead of chips. – Выбирай фрукты вместо чипсов.
Healthy eating is all about taking care of yourself. – Правильное питание – это забота о себе.
It’s not about being perfect, just making better choices. – Это не о совершенстве, а о том, чтобы делать лучшие выборы.
It’s important to feel good both inside and out. – Важно чувствовать себя хорошо как изнутри, так и снаружи.
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list:
Eating healthy is important for so many ____.
A ____ diet is key.
When you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, your body gets the ____ it needs.
Moderation is the ____ to making healthy choices.
It’s not about being perfect, just making better ____ every day.
Exercise 2: Matching
Match the English phrases with their Russian translations:
It can help you feel better, have more energy, and improve your mood.
Moderation is the key.
Swap soda for water.
A balanced diet is key.
Healthy eating is all about taking care of yourself.
a) Сбалансированное питание – это ключ.
b) Заменяй газировку на воду.
c) Правильное питание – это забота о себе.
d) Это может помочь тебе чувствовать себя лучше, иметь больше энергии и улучшить настроение.
e) Модерация – ключ к успеху.
Exercise 3: Translate from Russian to English:
Правильное питание помогает улучшить твое здоровье.
Я пытаюсь сбалансировать свои перекусы с более полезными продуктами.
Легче съесть что-то быстрое, чем что-то здоровое.
Правильное питание не обязательно означает быть идеальным.
Я буду выбирать фрукты вместо чипсов.
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
reasons
balanced
nutrients
key
choices
Exercise 2:
1 – d
2 – e
3 – b
4 – a
5 – c
Exercise 3:
Healthy eating helps improve your health.
I’m trying to balance my snacks with healthier foods.
It’s easier to grab something quick than something healthy.
Healthy eating doesn’t necessarily mean being perfect.
I’ll choose fruit instead of chips.