Submitted by Anna Baryshnikova
# of Words: 240
Essay on food
Food consumption is a central element for individuals and societies. Both passages
analyse food from a series of different angles: meals as a way to get people together, cousine as a symbol of national pride, and home-made meals as a nutritious alternative to eating.
The first text states “a pleasure shared is a pleasure doubled”. And I totally agree with this statement. Many psychologists and coaches rank shared-meals as the number one way to create bonds between friends, lovers
and families. But it goes even beyond individuals to a much wider national level. National recipes carry the countries´s favourite flavours and are a vehicle for emotions and even culture, which is passed from one generation to the other.
The second text addresses the popularity of ready-to-go meals, and questions its healthiness. Undeniably the fast pace of our current lifestyle means people having less time for caring about slow-food and nutrition. However, doctors warn of possible health perils because of junk food and suggest going back to homemade dishes. The second text also defines homemade meals as a chance
to express care and affection to our friends and family.
In conclusion, food plays a very important rol in our lives, both as individuals and as a society. Hectic as current modern lifestyles are, it is important to take the time to embrace traditional recipies, cook and just sit down to unwind with our beloved ones.
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