健康饮食 英文对话

D: Oh! Good to have buffet, I love buffets. I like to get a taste of lot of different things. I like to nibble a little of this, and a little of that. Who wants to eat a mass of potatoes when you can also have chicken, corn

and gravy and……

Y: Are you saying that if all you could eat

were mash potatoes, you'll get bored with them?

D: Exactly!

Y: But don't you think you'll eat more when there is

a variety of things to eat?

D: Well, maybe a little more. I don't know. What are you going in?

Y: Well, like you said, studies suggest that when we eat a variety of foods, we are less likely to get bored. But therefore we are more likely to eat more. That might contribute to the current obesity problem in America–people like the taste of different foods and

keep eating even after they've had enough. So eating meals with foods that are similar in taste, color, and shape could help you eat less.

D: That sounds terrible! I just mention I

thought variety was supposed to be good for you.

Y: You are right. Research shows that eating

a variety of foods is the best way to get all the nutrients we need. And food is supposed to be enjoyed, not just tolerated. So go ahead and enjoy

your buffet…just be careful to take small portions. Fill your plate only as much as you would normally. Then eat slowly and savor each interesting taste!