Vocabulary:
- binge /binj/
- overeat /oh-ver-EET/
- ultimately /UHL-tuh-mit-lee/
- trigger /TRIG-ger/
- aggravate /AG-ruh-veyt/
[noun] an occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money
She goes on an ice cream binge whenever she’s stressed out.
[verb] to eat more food than your body needs
Overeating does not do us any good. Instead, eating in moderation is key.
[adverb] finally, after a series of things have happened
The lack of sleep can lead to health complications and ultimately, death.
[verb] to cause something to start
He triggered the fire alarm when he burned the fried chicken.
[verb] to make something worse
Road repair has aggravated the traffic congestion.
There are lot of people who indulge in an ice cream binge. However, a study from Israel shows that overeating ice cream is unhealthy. Fatty food like ice cream may trigger heart attacks and strokes. Overeating fatty food ultimately leads to weight gain.
Doctors worry about people with high risk of heart attacks who like eating fatty food. This may block blood vessels which may reduce blood flow to the heart. As a result, this may aggravate the heart’s condition. Doctors are reminding people to eat ice cream in moderation to avoid such illnesses.
Doctors worry about people with high risk of heart attacks who like eating fatty food. This may block blood vessels which may reduce blood flow to the heart. As a result, this may aggravate the heart’s condition. Doctors are reminding people to eat ice cream in moderation to avoid such illnesses.
True or False:
- Fatty food like ice cream can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
- Blocked blood vessels may worsen the heart’s condition.
- Eating too much fatty food may eventually lead to weight gain.
- There are few people who indulge in an ice cream binge.
- According to doctors, ice cream should be eaten in moderation.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you agree with the doctor’s advice that ice cream should be eaten in moderation? Why or why not?
- What are your favorite ice cream flavors?
- Do you think elderly people should not be allowed to eat ice cream? Discuss.
- What are some ways to prevent heart problems?
- Is obesity a problem in your country? Why or why not?
Express Your Opinion:
- “Ice cream is my comfort food.” – Jessie Ware
- “Not to like ice cream is to show oneself uninterested in food.” – Joseph Epstein
- “A fool does not care about his health.” – Anonymous