subi eats too much junk!😪🤨

In the small, lively forest where the air always smelled of fresh leaves and wildflowers, there lived a curious little monkey named Subi. Subi was adorable, fluffy, and had the roundest cheeks of all the monkeys. But lately, everyone noticed that those cheeks were getting rounder and rounder. Why? Because Subi had developed a big problem—he ate too much junk! 😪🤨

At first, it started innocently enough. The humans who came to visit the forest often brought all sorts of tasty snacks—brightly colored chips, sweet cookies, and crunchy fried things that smelled irresistible. One day, Subi found a half-open bag of banana-flavored chips under a tree. The smell made his nose twitch and his tummy growl.

“Mmm, banana chips! My favorite!” Subi squealed as he stuffed pawful after pawful into his mouth. The crunchy sound was so satisfying that he didn’t stop until the bag was empty.

From that day on, Subi was hooked. He stopped foraging for fruits and nuts with his friends. Instead, he began sneaking closer to the picnic area every morning, waiting for visitors to drop snacks or leave leftovers behind. Soon, he knew exactly what time people came with food and which bins had the best treats.

At first, Subi thought life was perfect. He didn’t have to climb trees or search for berries anymore. He just sat near the human rest spot, munching on cookies, candies, and chips. The other monkeys teased him playfully.

“Hey Subi, when’s your next snack delivery?” laughed his friend Lala.

“Maybe tomorrow,” Subi said with his mouth full of a bright pink donut. “You’ll see—humans have the best food!”

But after a few weeks, Subi started feeling… strange. His tummy always felt heavy, and he didn’t have as much energy to swing or play. When the other monkeys jumped from tree to tree, Subi just sat below, yawning.

“Come on, Subi!” called his younger cousin Simi one day. “Let’s race to the big mango tree!”

Subi tried to jump, but he wobbled, slipped, and landed on the ground with a soft thud. The other monkeys gasped.

“Ow…” Subi groaned, rubbing his belly. “I think I’ll just stay here.”

The fun-loving, energetic monkey everyone knew was slowly becoming lazy and moody. His fur started to look dull, and his face looked puffier than ever. Even his favorite game—chasing butterflies—didn’t seem fun anymore.

One afternoon, Subi’s mother noticed him sitting under a tree, staring sadly at a bag of chips.

“What’s wrong, my little one?” she asked gently.

Subi sighed. “I don’t feel good, Mama. My stomach hurts, and I don’t want to play.”

His mother frowned. “You’ve been eating too much of that junk food, haven’t you? You should be eating fruits, leaves, and nuts like the rest of us.”

“But Mama,” Subi protested, “the snacks taste so good! They’re sweet and crunchy! The forest food is boring.”

His mother chuckled softly. “Sweet things can trick your tongue, Subi. But what’s good for your tongue isn’t always good for your tummy. Do you remember what your father says? ‘Eat what grows, and you’ll grow strong!’”

Subi looked down. He knew she was right, but giving up junk food sounded so hard.

That night, Subi couldn’t sleep. His stomach rumbled, and he dreamed about endless piles of chips and cookies chasing him through the trees. He woke up sweating and scared. “Maybe I really should stop,” he whispered to himself.

The next morning, he decided to change. When his friends went fruit-picking, Subi joined them—though reluctantly. He reached for a ripe mango hanging low on the branch. The first bite was juicy and sweet, but not the same sweetness as candy. It was natural, refreshing. He licked his fingers and smiled a little.

“Hmm… maybe forest food isn’t so bad after all,” he said.

For the next few days, Subi tried to eat like he used to—mangoes, guavas, berries, and young leaves. His tummy still grumbled at first, craving sugar and salt, but he stayed strong. Lala and Simi cheered him on.

“You can do it, Subi! Just a few more days!”

“Yeah,” said Simi, “your fur’s already looking shinier!”

Their encouragement helped. But one afternoon, when a group of tourists arrived with picnic baskets, the smell of chips filled the air again. Subi’s nose twitched. His eyes widened.

“Just one bite…” he whispered to himself, taking a slow step toward the table.

Then he remembered his tummy aches, the dream about the junk chase, and his mom’s gentle words: ‘Eat what grows, and you’ll grow strong.’

He froze, then turned away. “No! I’m not eating that junk again,” he said firmly, even though his mouth watered.

That evening, when his mother saw him eating fresh jackfruit, she smiled proudly. “I see my little Subi is learning to take care of himself.”

Subi grinned shyly. “It’s not easy, Mama, but I want to feel good again. I want to play, climb, and be fast like before!”

Over the next few weeks, Subi’s energy came back. He ran through the forest, swung from vines, and even won a tree-climbing race against Lala. The forest echoed with laughter as Subi proudly shouted, “I’m back!”

The other monkeys cheered, “Hooray for Subi! The strong monkey again!”

But Subi didn’t forget his lesson. When he saw humans leaving food behind, he picked up the wrappers carefully and put them in a safe pile away from the others. “No more junk for me,” he’d say. “Natural food keeps me happy and healthy.”

One day, Simi asked curiously, “Do you ever miss the chips or cookies?”

Subi thought for a moment, scratching his chin. “Sometimes,” he admitted. “But when I think about how tired and sad I felt before, I don’t really want them anymore. I like being able to jump high again!”

His friends giggled and nodded. From then on, whenever a young monkey tried to grab a snack from a tourist, Subi would warn them kindly, “Careful, little one. That stuff might smell good, but it’ll make your belly hurt.”

The others respected him for it. Subi became known as the monkey who learned the hard way about healthy eating—and he never wanted to go back.

Now, when the sun sets and the forest glows golden, Subi sits on his favorite branch, happily munching on fresh mango slices. Sometimes, a sweet breeze brings the faint smell of human snacks, but Subi just smiles and takes another bite of his juicy fruit.

“Nature makes the best food,” he says proudly. “And it keeps me feeling young and strong!”

The lesson spread through the monkey troop, and soon, all the little monkeys started choosing fruits over junk. Even the humans who visited began to notice fewer wrappers and more monkeys enjoying natural snacks.

Subi had changed—not just his diet, but his whole way of living. He learned that real strength and happiness come from respecting your body and the world around you.

And whenever someone teased him, “Hey, Subi! Want a cookie?” he’d laugh and say, “No thanks, I’ve got mangoes!” 🥭🐒💪

Moral of the story: Junk food might taste nice for a moment, but healthy food keeps you strong, bright, and happy for life. 💚