Food we eat Chapter Notes | EVS Class 3: The World around us (Our Wondrous World) PDF Download

Introduction

Do you know that the food we eat becomes a part of our body? And how nutrients help to grow our body. The chapter "Food We Eat"  explains the importance of a balanced diet. It highlights different types of food, their tastes, and how they are prepared in various seasons. 

The story of Shirin, helps us to learn why eating a variety of healthy and homemade food is important for our mind and body. The importance of water is also explained.

Explanation

Story of Shirin -  The Runner

Shirin was a fast runner and wanted to improve even more. She met a champion runner who told her that to become stronger and faster, she needed to eat a variety of foods. Shirin started eating different vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts. She practised hard and soon became even faster and healthier and won a medal for her school.

Different foods are important because they give us the energy and nutrients we need to stay healthy. 

Chhappan bhog

Chhappan bhog is a special meal made during festivals to celebrate with friends and family. It includes 56 varieties of foods that combine six different tastes: sweet (meetha), spicy (teekha), astringent (kasaila), sour (khatta), salty (namkeen), and bitter (karva).

We Eat Different Things

In different seasons, we eat different kinds of food. For example:

In Summer, the weather is hot, we sweat a lot and when we sweat we lose water from our bodies. That is why we like to eat ice creams and cool drinks like Aam Panna, nimbu pani (lemonade) and tender coconut water. 

In Winter, the weather is cold, and we feel the need to stay warm. To keep ourselves warm, we like to eat warm food such as soups, and stews, and drink hot drinks like tea or hot chocolate. These foods help keep our body warm and give us energy during the cold days.

How often do you drink water?

• Our body needs a lot of water. we cannot live without water.
• That's why we also say 'Water is life.'

Have you ever wondered where the food on your plate comes from?

Food comes from various sources including plants and animals. Let’s take a fun journey to discover the origins of our favorite foods! 

Points To Remember

Eating a variety of foods helps us stay strong and healthy. Just like Shirin, we should try to eat different kinds of foods to get all the nutrients our bodies need. Enjoy the different foods in each season, and remember, a balanced diet is key to a healthy body and mind.