Food and 🍻

Put on/tie an apron

Mặc/thắt tạp dề

Eg:She forgot to tie her apron and ended up with flour all over her clothes

Before the class began, the art teacher asked everyone to put on an apron.

The kids were excited to put on aprons and decorate cookies

Bacon 🥓

Thịt ba chỉ hun khói/muối, thường làm từ thịt heo(pork),đặc biệt là phần bụng/lưng

Eg:I had bacon and eggs for breakfast this morning.

He’s the only one in the family who brings home the bacon.

Too much bacon can increase your risk of heart disease

Instant noodle

Mì gói/ăn liền

Eg:During exam season, instant noodles become every student's best friend

Instant noodles are cheap, convenient, and dangerously addictive.

Irregular meals

Bữa ăn thất thường,không điều độ

Eg:Workers on night shifts often suffer from irregular meal patterns, making them more vulnerable to digestive disorders.

Doctors warn that irregular meals can disrupt metabolism and increase the risk of obesity

Students preparing for national exams often have irregular meals, which leads to low energy levels during classes

Savor(v)

Thưởng thức từ từ để tận hưởng tối đa#tuck in/into:bắt đầu ăn một cách háo hức, nhiệt tình vì quá hấp dẫn/đói

He closed his eyes to savor every bite of the steak

Everyone tucked into the feast at the wedding

Visitors love to tuck into heaping plates of dumplings during Lunar New Year.

Dumpling

🥟 món ăn làm từ bột,bên trong có nhân (thịt, rau/đường),thường có kích thước nhỏ, vừa ăn饺子:jiaozi

Making dumplings together brings families closer

Dumplings are a must-have/staple dish during Lunar New Year

Eating dumplings symbolizes wealth and good fortune.

Food court

🍕🍱khu ẩm thực:khu ăn uống trong trung tâm thương mại có nhiều quầy đồ ăn khác nhau và bàn ghế nằm ở giữa cho mọi người ngồi chung.

Eg:The food court offers everything from sushi to grilled chicken, so it’s perfect for large groups.

We grabbed bubble tea from the food court before heading to the cinema.

If you don’t know what to eat, just go to the food court — there’s always something for everyone.

Sweet potato

🍠Khoai lang

Eg:In many Asian cultures, sweet potatoes symbolize simplicity and resilience.

During wartime, sweet potatoes helped many families survive food shortages.

Sweet potatoes are often recommended in weight-loss diets.

Tuber

Thân củ(Có các mắt(chồi) trên bề mặt)#Root:Rễ(Không có đốt,lá/chồi)#Bulb🧄: thân phình dạng lớp (Hành tây,tỏi,hoa tulip,ly.)

Eg:Many tuber crops play a crucial role in global food security

Sweet potatoes are nutritious tubers widely used in Asian cuisine

Tubers are rich in carbohydrates and provide long-lasting energy

Smoothie

Sinh tố🍓🥤

Eg:She added sweet potato to her smoothie to make it more filling.

This café is famous for its thick, creamy smoothies made with Greek yogurt.

After the gym, he makes a protein smoothie to help his muscles recover.

Fast(v)

Nhịn,kiêng ăn#Starve:chết đói,bị ép#Skip meals:bỏ bữa vì bận

Eg:One day a week he fasts for health reasons.

She started fasting to prepare herself mentally and spiritually

Peanut

🥜✨đậu phộng/lạc

Eg:Peanuts are rich in protein and healthy fats.

The runners were eating peanuts and boiled eggs after the race

Sauerkraut

🥬Bắp cải muối chua kiểu châu Âu

Eg:Fermented foods like sauerkraut may help improve digestion and mood

I don’t love the taste of sauerkraut, but I eat it for the health benefits

In winter, people often eat sauerkraut with warm dishes like sausages or stews.

Beetroot

Củ dền

Eg:The soup gets its deep red color from beetroot.

Beetroot juice is often drunk by athletes before training

Beetroot contains nitrates that help lower blood pressure.

Gluten

😌🍞protein trong lúa mì(wheat),barley(lúa mạch)và rye(lúa mạch đen).

Gluten acts like a natural glue that holds dough together during baking.

The rise of gluten-free products reflects growing awareness of food-related health issues.

She noticed that her migraines worsened after eating foods high in gluten.

Reactive/postprandial hypoglycemia

Hạ đường huyết sau ăn thường xảy ra trong vòng 4 giờ sau khi ăn.

He thought he was just tired at work, but it turned out to be reactive hypoglycemia.

Undiagnosed postprandial hypoglycemia can trigger chronic migraines in some patients

She often feels shaky and dizzy after lunch due to postprandial hypoglycemia.

Hypothalamus

Vùng hạ đồi(trung tâm điều phối hormone và cân bằng sinh học) nằm dưới thalamus: vùng đồi não (trung tâm trung chuyển thông tin)

Dysfunction of the hypothalamus can affect sleep, appetite and pain perception

Blood sugar dysregulation may overwhelm the hypothalamus, triggering migraines.

The hypothalamus plays a key role in controlling hunger and insulin release

Keto diet

Chế độ ăn rất ít carbohydrate,nhiều chất béo, đạm vừa phải, nhằm buộc cơ thể đốt mỡ thay vì đốt đường để tạo năng lượng.

Keto doesn’t change how much you eat — it changes how your body thinks about fuel

A keto diet may help reduce migraine frequency by stabilizing blood sugar.

The keto diet can lead to rapid weight loss in some people.

Refined sugar

🍭Đường tinh luyện có nguồn gốc tự nhiên(mía,củ cải đường,ngô…)đã được xử lý để loại bỏ gần như toàn bộ chất xơ,khoáng và vi chất,chỉ còn lại đường tinh khiết

Fruit contains sugar, but it’s not the same as refined sugar

Diets high in refined sugar are associated with metabolic disorders

Many processed foods are loaded with refined sugar.

Goji berry

Kỷ tử:枸杞/gǒu qǐ#Ginseng:nhân sâm#Red dates:táo đỏ

Eg:Goji berries have become popular in Western health food stores.

My mom believes goji berries help improve eyesight.

Tourists often flock to traditional markets to buy dried goji berries

Savoury(adj)

🍜🧂món ăn mặn/cay,không phải món tráng miệng

Eg:Many people prefer savoury breakfasts instead of sweet ones.

The chef added herbs to give the soup a deeper savoury taste.

She prepared a mix of sweet and savoury dishes for the party

Congee

粥cháo gạo kiểu Trung Quốc, nấu loãng và mềm

In Chinese medicine, congee is often used as a gentle remedy for digestion.

This restaurant serves seafood congee late at night.

My grandmother always cooks congee when someone is sick.

Cod liver oil

🐟💊dầu gan cá tuyết(tăng cường sức khỏe,xương và hệ miễn dịch.

A spoonful of cod liver oil builds character

Some influencers claim cod liver oil is the secret to glowing skin

My mother believes cod liver oil boosts the immune system.

Skim milk

sữa tách béo/sữa gầy,chất béo chỉ có ~0–0.5%

Athletes sometimes drink skim milk after workouts.

Skim milk still contains protein and calcium

The café offers soy milk, oat milk, and skim milk.

Oát

Yến mạch

The farmer stores oats for the horses.

Many people eat oats to lose weight.

Oats are commonly used in baking cookies

Vegan

Người không ăn và dùng bất kỳ sản phẩm từ động vật#Vegetarian:người không ăn thịt/cá nhưng vẫn dùng trứng,sữa,phô mai,…

She is vegetarian, but she still eats cheese and eggs regularly.

There are now many vegan alternatives to meat, such as plant-based burgers.

He decided to go vegan after watching a documentary about animal farming.

Whip up a meal/dishes

⏰Nấu nhanh 1 món khéo mà không chuẩn bị trước

Eg:Seeing her tired, he went to the kitchen and whipped up a warm meal for her.

He forgot about the dinner plan, so he had to whip up a meal at the last minute.

A good chef can whip up creative dishes using limited ingredients

Fiber

🧹Chất xơ

Fiber plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels

She increased her fiber intake by eating more vegetables and whole grains.

A high-fiber diet can reduce the risk of heart disease