Microwaving food

Microwaves are high frequency radio waves and are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. They are used nowadays as main and easiest way to heat food. Some people may worry about its radiation but according to WHO there’s nothing to worry about. A thing that is less obvious is wheter it produces nutrient loss, or wheter heating food in plastic can triger hormone disruption. Food cooked in a microwave oven is as safe, and has the same nutrient value, as food cooked in a conventional oven. One study in 2019 proved it by microvawing broccoli. When heating up in plastic containers, plastic additives may break down and as a consequence leach into food. Microwave energy doesn't pass well through thicker pieces of food, which may cause uneven cooking. It can lead to health risks because not heated enough parts of the food may not be able to kill potentially dangerous microorganisms. By reason of that, microwaved food should rest after heating to allow the warmth to spread through. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200714-is-it-safe-to-microwave-food

Why breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

 As it's often said, breakfast is the most important meal and there's a few good reasons why. When you wake up in the morning you could have gone without food for up to 10 hours. Breakfast refills energy together with nutrients in your body. It helps you maintain a large portion of your dayily total nutrient intake such as folate, calcium, iron, B vitamins and fibre. People that routinely eat breakfasts have less chance to be overweight because it helps you deal with your apetite and  you're less likely to grab snacks. It also prevents from type 2 diabetes. Not eating this meal affects your mental performance, attention, ability to concentrate and memory. People who eat breakfasts usually have healthier diets along with eating habits. As we can see the reasons, it's not hard to tell that brekfast being the most important meal of the day is not a myth.

 

 

 

 link: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/breakfast

A relationship with food

People, as well as with other people or things, have a relationship with food. It's actually really important because the food you eat and the way you feel about it can have an influence on you. For example, sugary foods often make you feel tired while meals that you spend nice time preparing, tend to appear well in the body. The relationship works best when both sides get along : if you don't treat food as a reward for exercise and take time to think about what you should consume, the outcame of it will be much better. Relation comprehends many things like your mood, wellbeing or it can even prevent many conditions from happening. You can develop it by stopping comparing yourself to others, making healthy swaps and practicing mindful eating. It's worth spending time on because it only can have a positive result and not only on you, but by your vibrancy and happiness, also on others.

 

link: https://www.myrelationshipwithfood.com/what-is-a-relationship-with-food/

 

Do we need advertisments?

In my opinion we need advertisments in our lives. The most important reason is that it is the easiest way to find out about a product, event or service. Ads help us in life by e.g. giving us ideas for presents, informing about sales and even new movies. They're beneficial not only for viewers but also for brands or people that create them - they build business and are a source of money. Summarizing, even though advertisements can irritate us by seeing them everywhere, we need them.

Would you like to live 250 years?

I wouldn't like my life to last 250 years. Nowadays we can observe that mentality of the elderly is very different from that of young people. If I lived so long, I would definitely feel that I do not fit into the society. It would be very hard for me to make friends and quite impossible to have a family. Even if I had any members of it left, they wouldn't replace my relatives that I know now. So that is the reason why I wouldn't like to live 250 years - feeling lonely.

Why do people often think that the past was better than the present or future ?

Most people think that the past was better than the present or future because they have already experieced it. Even though it could be not the best, people usually remember the happier memories. They are afraid that the future will be worse. It can be caused by how fast the world changes. Technology has made our life much easier, we have averything and take it for granted. People may seem to not enjoy their lives as much as in the old days. In conclusion, the reason behind thinking that past was better is not knowing what the future will be like and how different the world is now from before.

What do you expect to be the most important change or development in the world in the next ten years?

I think that the most important change in the next ten years in the world will be in our environment. The Earth is really polluted now and it's beginning to reflect on our lives. More people are starting to realize that it's a big problem and are doing something to stop it. I think they're going come up with many new ways to reduce the pollution. Coronavirus pandemic shows us that it is still possible. Just in few months we could notice a big improvement. In my opinion in the next ten years the Earth will have clean air again.

Do you agree that fake news is a serious problem?

I absolutely agree that fake news is a serious problem these days because many people believe in them. They have really interesting titles so they attract readers. Then they share those articles with others which causes fast spreading. The more people read them, the more they believe in them. They're so popular nowadays that less people care if they have true informations or not. The most popular topics are about politics - they even helped Donald Trump win the election in 2016. Fake news have a really big and bad influence on our lives so that's why I think it's a serious problem.

Is studying abroad a good idea?

In my opinion studying abroad is a good idea. It might be expensive but it has many great aspects, so if you have the possibility to do that, do it. By going to another country you can easily practise learning the language from native speakers and find out a lot about different cultures from other foreign students. Universities abroad have many  interesting and specific subjects. They always look positive in your CV which is why it's a little easier to have a good job if you choose doing that. Moving away from your country is as well a good chance to become responsible and independent. Studying abroad gives you not only a good education but also an awesome life experience so that's why I think it's a good idea. 

Three words from the video

Rapid = sudden, fast
They made rapid progress.
Reproduce - produce a copy of
This type of lily pad reproduces once a day.
Resistance - the ability not to be affected by something, especially adversely
Vitamin C will build up your resistance to infections. 

Is the impact of globalization on our life positive or negative?

In my opinion the impact of globalization on our life is mostly positive. It has some negative effects such as diseases but there is way more positives. Our world has eveloped so much because of it. We have now many new technologies, we can travel easily and discover other cultures. I think that people don't realize that we wouldn't even have that many food or things we use everyday without globalization.

Is social distancing that we all have to practice now difficult or easy for you? Why?

Because of the coronavirus epidemic we have to practice social distancing and stay in our homes. For me it's not difficult.The thing I miss the most because of the situation is meeting with my friends. I still comunicate with them through the internet but it's just not the same. Other than that I have a lot of time to spend with my family or to study. I know that for now it can be easy but with time it will get harder for sure. I hope that everyone will realize that if we want to stop the epidemic they have to stay at home too.

Do you think the response of the Polish society and government to the coronavirus epidemic has been appropriate?

In my opinion the response of Polish society and government to the coronavirus epidemic has been quite appropriate. The government reacted pretty quickly - they closed schools, limited shopping, banned events with more than 50 people, closed borders and quarantined some people. Most of Polish society also had a good reaction. It's definitely less people outside now and less are meeting with each other. It's obvious that there will always be people that are not following the rules but generally the response to the epidemic in Poland has been good. 

is lying morally wrong?

Lying is a thing that we all naturally do. But is it always wrong? It's of course better to tell the truth, but sometimes it's just too hurtful. We have to keep in our minds that words really get to most people. Because of that we should think before we say anything. When someone asks us for example about their new haircut, we can't tell them that it looks bad because they would feel terrible. But in my opinion, when it comes to hiding important informations or lying about them, we just can't do that because everyone deserves to know what's really happening.

My favourite staff member

In a video about the Mandarin hotel in London we were introduced to a few staff members. They all had very different personalities and duties. Although Max's job seems the most boring, he is my favourite worker there. He works in the hotel laundry. I think that Max is a great person to work with : he is very talkative, nice and reliable. He is also a very kind-hearted person because he sends his earned money to his disabled dad in Lithuania. I really hope that Max will move up on his career ladder and become someone important in hotel.