По олимпиаде по языку 9-11 класс.

Food in my life
 I should probably start with the following question: Do I eat to live or live to eat?
 Of course for me, as for anybody else, food is important, as it maintains us alive. However it is not everything; as many food lovers might think. Food is what gives us energy to survive. It permits us do everyday activities like working, learning, do exercises or just enjoy life. We are what we eat. That means food is also to blame for our health. It frequently happens that people become obsessed with food, and which is even worse, with junk food. Therefore they develop a lot of diseases, amass fat and don't feel good anymore. 
 In order to answer the questin I put myself in the begining, I would like to confess that I like food, especially if it is prepared by my mother or grandmother, because that is the food I grew on. However I certainly do not live to eat. I choose to live for more pleasant things than food. I live to love, to learn, to be happy, to make friends and spend time with them. I consider this the right way of living, something we should all do, because if we will only think about those burgers, fries and all that junk the fast food has to offer us the life will pass without us geting involved in it. 
 To conclude with, food in my life is a necessity rather than a pleasure. It is what helps me survive, rather than what makes me happy. :)

Healthy Food Здоровая пища
It’s very important to choose the right food nowadays. Healthy and balanced diet is useful for every person. We depend on food as well as the cars depend on gas, for example. It’s our natural fuel, which gives our body physical strength and health. When the body is healthy, the mind will also be healthy. Different types of food contain different nutrients for our body. Some supply us with carbohydrates, some with proteins or fats, some with vitamins and minerals, etc. Many people think that fat is bad for people and they try to cut down on it. There is even a special line of products, called low-fat. The problem is that we do need some kinds of fat, but the saturated fats from animal products, like red meat, butter and cheese, can be really bad for health. Friendly fats can be found in avocados, nuts and seeds, olives and tuna fish, and in some other products. Some people cut down on too much sugar and salt, which is also a good idea. One of the healthiest types of food is fruit and vegetables. Such organic products can be only useful if they don’t contain any chemicals and additives, which has become a common phenomenon in modern supermarkets. More and more people tend to grow fruit and vegetables in their own gardens, instead of buying them. Another problem is modified food. It’s much cheaper than ordinary food, which is why people often buy it. From the other hand, modified food can lead to dangerous diseases. The food people eat depends a lot on their culture, religion, beliefs, health and other factors. However, some rules are common for everyone. They are: less fat, sugar and salt; and more water, vitamins, fresh fruit and vegetables.