Once upon a time, there was a chef named Cal who lived in a kingdom of insects. Cal was on a diet and was counting every calorie he took in. He was finding it difficult to find food that was both low in calories and high in nutrients. One day, while he was walking in the forest, he came across an uncommon insect who claimed to have discovered a plant that had a large amount of calcium, iron, and other essential nutrients. Excited by this discovery, Cal decided to try the plant himself.

To his surprise, the plant turned out to be poisonous! Cal was about to faint when he suddenly realized that the insect had made a mistake. The insect had confused the edible plant with a poisonous one. Cal quickly gathered all the edible plants he could find and brought them back to the kingdom. He cooked up a delicious meal for all the insects and they were so impressed by his cooking skills that they made him the official chef of the kingdom.

From that day on, Cal never had to worry about counting calories or lacking essential nutrients. He lived happily ever after and always made sure to double-check before trying any new food. The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Cal counting calories?
2. What did the insect tell Cal about the plant he discovered?
3. What did Cal do when he realized the plant was poisonous?
4. How did the insects react to Cal's cooking?
5. Why was Cal never worried about his diet again?
6. Do you think it's important to make sure you're eating enough nutrients? Why or why not?