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/^t/Poles are considered to be a nation of excess and it is true, at least, as far as cooking and eating patterns are concerned. The epicurean ways to enjoy fine food brought out by the old Polish saying, "Eat, drink and loosen your belt", are still in favour. Therefore, Poles tend to attach great importance not only to the content of plates but also to the size of portions. Our meals must be square, rich and greasy, otherwise, they are considered no meals at all. What is worse, vegetable and fruit dishes are generally neglected in our cuisine and consequently our meals are poor in fibre. All these factors make our cuisine unhealthy. So massive changes in our eating habits are necessary.