Persuasive Speech Outline

Jasmine Lawrence

SPEECH

Professor Bradley

25 July 2016

Eat Healthy or Else

General Purpose: My general purpose is to persuade my audience to change their eating habits. Specific Purpose: My specific purpose is to persuade my audience to eat healthy food.

Central Idea: By eating healthy, productivity will increase, money will be saved on life insurance, and moods will be enhanced.

Introduction

         Did you know that fats from junk food trigger the brain to want more food? This desire can last for several days. Due to its high rates, obesity is known as the plague of the United States; the worst part about it, people with less than a high school degree were recorded at 39.2% in rates by the NHANES’ estimates (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey). Citizens are so ashamed that they lie during the survey, so the rates are higher than what are actually recorded. By eating healthy, productivity will increase, money will be saved on life insurance, and moods will be enhanced. By not eating healthy, you become at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and even neuropathic nerve damage, which is a type of numbness. I’ve researched from several professionals such as Ron Friedman, an award winning psychologist who specializes in human motivation, Jeanna Simonson, a lifestyle blogger from Dakota State University, and Elaine Magee, known as the Recipe Doctor nationally. It’s time to eat right.

Body

1. According to Ron Friedman, eating healthy will increase productivity.

1. Humans and cars both need fuel to function; healthy food is the right boost to get through the day due to the rich nutrients.
2. Because glucose are processed so fast, taking terrible lunch decisions will bite you in the afternoon by  a misleading burst of energy that will pretty much divorce you. These foods are made of bread, pasta, or any other white starch.
3. Research indicates that eating fruits and vegetables all day isn’t just good for the body—it’s also beneficial for the mind.

1. As said by Jeanna Simonson, eating healthy will save you money on life insurance.

1.  Life insurance companies pay attention to your health history when dealing with them, so it’s best to eat healthy to save money.
2. Life insurance expenses are determined by how long you live which is decided by your current age, health conditions and gender; this is why taking care of yourself is important.
3. As your personal life changes, so will your expenses—eat right.

      3. Elaine Magee stated that eating healthy affects your mood.

1. Dietary changes can bring about changes in our brain structure through a chemical and physiological process. These processes pick our mood and causes our behaviors.
2. Elaine says you don’t have to quit carbs—you pick the right ones. Carbs that have tryptophan, a nonessential amino acid, will boost your mood by causing more serotonin—it’s a chemical messenger.
3. Eat whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. They contribute important nutrients and fiber. If you had a low carb diet, you’d be less fatigued, but you’d have less desire to exercise, so eat wisely without eliminating too much.

Conclusion

Eating the correct food will improve your daily functions. Eating right will protect your pockets from life insurance. Instead of mood swinging like the classic smiley, you will be in higher spirit just by more greens and peas in your life.  Trading the trans fats and treats are as easy as eating can be—here are some steps to start eating healthy today. Cut down on starch, eat more plants and fruits, and choose lean meat with low sodium. Eat right for your sake and for those around you.