Selfie
A selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a digital camera or camera phone held in the hand or supported by a selfie stick. Selfies are often shared on social networking services such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. They are usually flattering and made to appear casual.
The term "selfie" was discussed by photographer Jim Krause in 2005, although photos in the selfie genre predate the widespread use of the term. In the early 2000s, before Facebook became the dominant online social network, self-taken photographs were particularly common on MySpace.
Initially popular with young people, selfies gained wider popularity over time. By the end of 2012, Time magazine considered selfie one of the "top 10 buzzwords" of that year; although selfies had existed long before, it was in 2012 that the term "really hit the big time". According to a 2013 survey, two-thirds of women age 18–35 take selfies. The most common purpose for which is posting on social networking services.
The popularity of selfies in social media has been astounding and currently it is very difficult to imagine our life without this type of photos.
Селфи
Селфи - это автопортретная фотография, как правило, сделанная с помощью цифровой камеры или телефона, а также при помощи палки для селфи. Селфи часто делаются для социальных сетей, таких как Facebook, Instagram и Twitter. Они, как правило, показывают человека с хорошей стороны и появляются как бы случайно.
Термин "селфи" обсуждался фотографом Джимом Краузе в 2005 году, хотя фотографии в жанре селфи появились до широкого использование этого термина. В начале 2000-х, до того Facebook стал доминирующей социальной сетью, самостоятельно сделанные фотографии были особенно распространены на MySpace.
Первоначально популярные среди молодых людей, селфи получили широкую популярность с течением времени. К концу 2012 года, журнал Time назвал selfie одним из "10 лучших" словечек года; хотя селфи существовали задолго до этого, именно в 2012 году этот термин стал хитом своего времени. По данным опроса в 2013, две трети женщин в возрасте 18-35 делают селфи. Как правило самой распространенной целью селфи - это размещение в социальных сетях.
Популярность селфи в социальных медиа поразительна и в настоящее время очень трудно представить себе нашу жизнь без этого вида фотографий.
My favourite food. Healthy eating
All food is made up of nutrients which our bodies use. There are different kinds of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats» vitamins and minerals. Different foods contain different nutrients.
First of all I do not eat animal meat at all. I prefer fish and other sea products. So in the morning I usually have some cottage cheese with kefir, then I have tea with two butterbroads. At dinner I have vegetable soup, a salad and fried fish. I do not have desserts, but only tea with lemon and sugar. For supper I have just a salad and then I eat fruit.
For some food is a source of pleasure, for others - a source of energy. For me food – is a pleasant source of energy. To my mind healthy food should be quite simple. I eat complicated dishes only in restaurants. My daily meals consist of the same dishes every day.
The best way is to get into the habit of checking the ingredients and nutritional value on the sides of packets although this isn't always easy to do. Another thing to know is, for example, that we do need fat to live, it's an essential part of our diet and physically we couldn't exist without it.
The food we eat, depends on lots of things. Taste is a big factor. Culture, religion and health also play a part in what food we eat. Advertising and social factors also have a big influence.
So I love all kinds of milk products, especially kefir, cheese. I prefer cheeses from Russia and Germany. I like different kinds of salads, dressed with olive oil or sour cream. I also love all kinds of potato dishes. I usually drink down food with natural juices or kvass.
Well, of course, on weekends I want to try a new dish. If I have free time, I try to invent a new salad or find an interesting recipe. On weekends I let myself have good red dry wine. Well, many doctors say that red wine in reasonable quantities is very good for health.
I do not buy in shops ready or semi-manufactured food products, because this is unhealthy. It is better to spend some time cooking, than to have problems with overweight and heart.
Income is also an important factor.
Finally, there are three main messages to follow for healthy eating:
- First, we should eat less fat, particularly saturated fat.
- Secondly, we are to cut down on sugar and salt.
- Thirdly, we must eat more fresh fruit and vegetables
Also I prefer to have tea with bitter chocolate or home-made jams. As I do not change my daily dishes, I very seldom have stomach problems. Actually I think that the simpler food is, the better is its taste.