В один прекрасный день два великана затеяли очередную перебранку через Северный пролив – Финн так разозлился, что схватил горсть земли и швырнул ее в ненавистного соседа. Комок грязи приземлился в воду и теперь известен как остров Мэн, а место, где покоится Маккул, получило название Лох-Ней.
Война все разгоралась, и Финн Маккул решил построить мост для Бенандоннера (шотландский гигант не умел плавать). Таким образом они могли встретиться и сразиться, решить старый спор – кто больший великан. После строительства мостовой усталый Финн заснул крепким сном.
Пока он спал, его жена услышала оглушительный грохот и поняла, что это звук шагов приближающегося Бенандоннера. Когда тот прибыл к дому пары, супруга Финна ужаснулась – пришла смерть ее мужа, ведь он оказался гораздо меньше соседа. Будучи находчивой женщиной, она быстро обернула вокруг Маккула большое одеяло и надела на его голову самый объемный чепец, какой смогла найти. Затем она открыла входную дверь.
Бенандоннер крикнул в дом, чтобы Финн выходил, но женщина шикнула и сказала, что он разбудит ее «малыша». Легенда гласит, что когда шотландец увидел размер «ребенка», он не стал дожидаться появления его отца. Гигант тут же побежал обратно домой, разрушая по пути проход через пролив, чтобы никто не смог последовать за ним.
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Nutritionist: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Matthew: Good afternoon, doctor. I’d like to discuss some nutrition problems which I’ve been facing recently.
Nutritionist: What’s the problem?
Matthew: I come from another country, to be precise from the USA. The food I find in local supermarkets is a bit different from what I’m used to eat, so it gives me some health problems.
Nutritionist: I see. What did you use to eat back home?
Matthew: To be honest I ate lots of ready-to-cook-food, as I had a busy schedule.
Nutritionist: That’s not good. How did you feel?
Matthew: I was used to it. I often ate hamburgers, French fries, canned soup, cold sandwiches, pizza, doughnuts, etc. There were days, of course, when I cooked something healthier, such as baked potatoes, fish with rice, fresh salads.
Nutritionist: I see. What do you buy here?
Matthew: Again there is lots of ready-to-cook food at supermarkets. I buy burgers, pizza, cakes with various fillings, canned fruit, roast chicken.
Nutritionist: That’s not very healthy. You should buy fresh meat instead of the cooked one, fresh fruit, more herbs, freshly-baked bread and certain dairy products.
Matthew: Isn’t it called a balanced diet?
Nutritionist: Exactly. To keep your body and mind healthy you should include into your daily ration bread and milk products, lots of fresh vegetables, home-raised meat and eggs. What do you usually have for breakfast?
Matthew: A cup of coffee with a sandwich.
Nutritionist: I advise you to eat at least a small portion of oatmeal for breakfast as it’s healthy for you. It gives energy and positive vibes for the whole day. Drink a glass of orange juice and have one or two home-raised eggs — boil or fry them. What do you eat for lunch?
Matthew: I don’t have much free time during the afternoon so I simply buy a canned soup and again a sandwich or a hamburger at the roadside cafe.
Nutritionist: You should definitely change this habit of eating junk food. For lunch you should have a portion of fresh salad and a chicken or fish cutlet with rice. Drink a cup of black or green tea and have a piece of sweet cake or a bar of chocolate.
Matthew: Isn’t sweet bad for our health?
Nutritionist: Not when taken in small portions. Chocolate, on the contrary, gives additional energy and positive emotions.
Matthew: I see. Thanks for the advice, doctor. I have a sweet tooth, so such diet definitely suits me.
Nutritionist: Let’s have a look at you supper. What do you usually eat in the evening?
Matthew: I can skip this meal. I take a can of non-alcoholic bear and a pack of crisps. That would make my dinner.
Nutritionist: Oh, that’s the worst part of your daily meal. You should change this habit immediately.
Matthew: What shall I have for dinner then?
Nutritionist: Boiled vegetables with roast beef would be ideal for you. For a drink have a small glass of red wine. It will help you to digest the food and it will lower your cholesterol.
Matthew: Sounds good, but sometimes I come so tired after work that I don’t want to cook anything. What shall I do in this situation?
Nutritionist: Well, what can I say, Matthew? In that case you need a girlfriend who enjoys cooking.
Matthew: Thanks for the advice, doctor. I will try to follow all your recommendations, especially the last one (smiles).
Nutritionist: Not at all. Come again if you have any questions.
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