It cannot be doubted that our eating style has encountered a revolutionary change in the last few decades. It is the change in the type of food that has had the greatest influence. Not only have the recipes of certain food types have been altered, but also absolutely new ones have been created.

            Examples include yet are not restricted to beef hamburgers, potato chips, and cola drinks. All of these changes contribute to making food preparation as fast and as easy as possible. It cannot be neglected that modern cooking facilities play a dramatic role in this trend.

            Some people regard this trend as a spoiler of our lives. Their argument focuses on two main points. First, many newly emerged types of food have not the essence of a "complete meal" as defined by nutritionists. To add to the problem, these food types are often served alone. In fact, there are many medical reports warning people from depending upon such fast meals in their food.

            Other reports indicate a high potential of malnutrition among those who are "addicted" to the common duet of burgers and cola.

            Second, the advantage of gathering family members around a meal at home is lost. Fast prepared food types are usually eaten outside the home. With the absence of regular family meetings, relationships are likely to be weaker.

            Others think that fast prepared food types do improve our style of life. This opinion comes especially from busy people, working wives, and younger people. They believe that we have many things in life more important than eating. Time spent on food preparation is considered wasted by them. Wives will have more time to take care of their families souls not just stomachs. Family relationships will get stronger. Businessmen and women will have more time to concentrate on their business without worrying about food arrangements. In general, people will have a greater opportunity to take care of their minds and hearts. Reports estimate the time spent on food arrangements as a large percentage of our lives.

            I agree with that food preparation should take the necessary time and care. Otherwise, the time saved in food preparation can lead to longer times of a headache or even of staying in hospitals suffering from malnutrition.