Class 10. Healthy eating | Quizlet

overly complicated

too complicated

nutrient /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

provide all the essential ~s; full of ~s

A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue

cornerstone

Trust is the ~ of their relationship.

Vegetables are an important ~ of a healthy diet.

the basic part of smth on which its existence, success, or truth depends

processed food /'prasest/

reduce/avoid/cut out ~

heavily ~ full of trans fats

foods that have been treated or prepared by a special method, esp in order to preserve them

fiber

especially high in ~/a good source of ~

a high/low-~ diet

increase/up your ~ intake

plant material that cannot be digested but that helps you to digest other food (клетчатка)

to sustain (a healthy body)

have a piece of chocolate to ~ you on your walk

could no longer ~ their expensive lifestyle

This relationship would be very difficult to ~.

strengthen or support physically or mentally

protein /'prəutiːn/

a substance found in food and drink such as meat, eggs, and milk

essential

Vitamins play an ~ role in many body processes.

an ~ element/ingredient/component of a diet

absolutely necessary; extremely important

wreck (your diet)

the weather ~ed all our plans

an injury ~ed my career

=destroy, devastate, ruin, shatter

vital

the vitamins that are ~ for health

is of ~ importance

play a ~ role

~ to the success

necessary for the success or continued existence of something

boost your well-being

improve your mental and physical health

trim (your waistline)

a neatly-~med beard

~ your hair

make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts

stay regular

get your bowels moving

to get rid of waste from your bowels often enough to be healthy

contribute to

~s to the development of cancer

~ to the problem

Several factors may be ~ing to ..

to add to

(the diet) saboteurs /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

a person who destroys or damages something deliberately

cutting back on

The company has been ___entertainment expenses for over a year now.

cutting down on

starch

There's too much ~ in your diet.

You need to cut down on ~es.

a white substance that exists in large amounts in potatoes and particular grains such as rice (крахмал)

rapid spikes (in blood sugar)

a change involving a sharp increase and fall

fluctuations (in mood and energy)

an irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation

weight/temperature ~s

These mood swings could be caused by hormonal ~s.

setting yourself up for success

making sure you will succeed by making the right decisions

all or nothing proposition/thinking

black and white thinking

having no middle position or compromise available; see things in extremes

(keep your goals) modest

a ~ size/amount /achievement/contribution

not large in size or amount, or not expensive

in the long term

happening, existing, or continuing for many years or far into the future

(feeling) deprived

a ~childhood/area

economically/emotionally ~

children who are ~ of love

lacking a specified benefit that is considered important

(major diet) overhaul /'əuvəhɔːl/

needs a major ~

undergo a complete ~

the act of repairing or improving something so that every part of it works as it should

opt for

make a choice from a range of possibilities

= choose

take charge of

to take control of

monitor

We need to ~ how the situation develops.

to watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note

chemical additives

~-free orange juice

contain no/be full of/free from ~

a substance that is added to food to improve its taste, appearance

bloated

I felt ~ after the huge meal they'd served.

swollen with fluid or gas

irritable /'ɪrɪtəbl/

He sounded rather ~ on the phone.

Don't let yourself become ~ with the patient.

~ bowel movement IBS

easily annoyed

exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/

to make worse or more severe SYN aggravate

foster (healthy new habits and tastes)

~ better relations/innovation/creativity

encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable)

nauseous /ˈnɑː.ʃəs/ or /ˈnɔː.zi.əs/

Roller coasters make me feel ~.

feeling inclined to vomit

flush (our systems of waste products and toxins)

My children never ~ the toilet after them.

I tend to ~ old medicines down the toilet.

get rid of something by putting it in the toilet and operating the toilet

dehydrated

Drink lots of water to avoid becoming ~.

not having the normal amount of water in your body so that you feel ill or weak

moderation

the process of eliminating or lessening extremes

should only ever be taken in ~

in essence

~, your situation isn't so different from mine.

= when you consider the most important points

I'm stuffed

I'm full

a feeling of being very full from eating

off-limits

beyond what you are allowed to do or have

~ area/topics

the subject of sex was ~ in her family

give in to temptation

surrender to temptation

(occasional) indulgences

the habit of allowing yourself to do or have whatever you want

to lead a life of ~

Avoid excessive ~ in sweets and canned drinks.

balloon

Unemployment ~ed to fourteen per cent.

suddenly become larger in amount

entree /'ɑːntreɪ/

(AmE) the main dish of a meal

(BrE) a dish served before the main course

visual cue

-an action or event that is a signal for something else to happen

round off (the meal with fruit)

A coffee would ~ the meal ~ nicely.

finish something in a satisfactory manner

A coffee would ~ the meal ~ nicely.

nourishment /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/

need/get adequate/proper ~

the food and other substances that people and other living things need to live, grow, and stay healthy

gulp down food/drink

to eat or drink something quickly

keep at hand

very near in place or time

at the ready

prepared or available for immediate use

jumpstart your metabolism

to do something that will make your metabolism start working quickly or effectively

digestive system

a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body

nutrient dense

- containing a lot of matter in a small space

- a high ratio of nutrients to calories

be packed with

to be full of

medley /'medlɪ/

a ~ of exotic fruits/of flavors/smells

a mixture of different things:

swap smth for smth

Can we ~ places?

I'm perfectly happy—I wouldn't ~ places with anyone.

to exchange one object for another

Can we ~ places?

I'm perfectly happy—I wouldn't ~ places with anyone.

snack on fruit

to eat between meals

bland

mild; tasteless; dull

visually appealing

attractive or interesting

liven up

Let's put some music on to ~ things ~.

make sth more interesting or exciting, Let's put some music on to ~ things ~.

branch out

it's certainly helped me ~ into shows I wouldn't normally watch.

to start to do something different from what you usually do

drizzle (with olive oil; dressing over)

pour a small quantity of the liquid all over the food

= sprinkle

a satisfying sweet kick

a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure

tangy /tæ̱ŋi/

having a strong flavor or smell

= zesty

a well-stocked kitchen

having or containing sufficient goods, wares, food, etc.

stash

a ~ of money

She's probably got loads of cash ~ed away.

a store or supply of something, typically one that is kept hidden or secret

leftovers

food remaining from a previous meal

poultry

domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.

rolled oats

oat grains that have been flattened under rollers

gratifying

It is ~ to see such good results.

pleasing and satisfying

utilize

put to use

pantry /ˈpæntri/

a small room or large cupboard in a house where food is kept

go-to (guy, meal, place)

the person, company, service, etc. that everyone thinks of calling first when they need something