Definition. A fable is a fictional narrative meant to teach a moral lesson. The characters in a fable are usually animals whose words and actions reflect human behavior. A form of folk literature, the fable is also one of the progymnasmata.Some of the best known fables are those attributed to Aesop, a slave who lived in Greece in the sixth century BC. (See Examples and Observations below.) A popular modern fable is George Orwell's Animal Farm (1945). Also see: 1  Exemplum. 2 A Fable, by Mark Twain.ome of the best known fables are those attributed to Aesop, a slave who lived in Greece in the sixth century BC. (See Examples and Observations below.) A popular modern fable is George Orwell's Animal Farm (1945). Also see: 1  Exemplum.
Half were also given prunes to snack on. The men were asked to eat 170g a day, around 15 prunes, and the women 140g, or a dozen or so, prunes. Prunes are high in fibre which means they make people feel full for a long time. The high sugar concentration in dried fruit means slimmers are usually told to limit themselves to just 30g a day.
Q: How many veggies and fruits should I eat everyday? A: âEat plenty of fruits and vegetables.â âAmericans just arenât getting enough.â Chances are youâve heard these phrases a time or two in the past. But what exactly does plenty mean? Five bowls of fruit? Six salads? Nine apples? Two sweet potatoes? How much is enough? The right amount for you depends on several factors, including age, gender, and physical activity. These characteristics determine how many fruits and vegetables you should be eating everyday. To get started, check our guidelines below to find the right amount that you need to enjoy on a daily basis.