Unit 9 - A healthy lifestyle

to live a sedentary lifestyle

Many office workers live a sedentary lifestyle, sitting for long hours without regular physical activity.

sống một lối sống lười vận động

sedentary = lười vận động

to adopt a balanced diet

To stay healthy, it’s important to adopt a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, protein, and whole grains.

áp dụng chế độ ăn cân bằng

to contain vital nutrients

This smoothie contains vital nutrients like vitamin C, calcium, and fiber that support your overall health.

chứa các chất dinh dưỡng thiết yếu

smoothie = sinh tố

prone to obesity

Children who eat too much fast food and rarely exercise are more prone to obesity.

có khả năng mắc bệnh béo phì

prone = dễ mắc phải

to cut down on processed food

If you want to improve your health, try to cut down on processed food and cook more meals at home.

cắt giảm đồ ăn chế biến sẵn

to detoxify your body

Drinking enough water and eating clean can help detoxify your body naturally.

thải độc cho cơ thể

to boost your immune system

Regular exercise and a healthy diet can boost your immune system and help you fight off illness.

nâng cao hệ miễn dịch

ailment

He went to the clinic to treat a minor ailment that had been bothering him for days.

bệnh (nhẹ)

clinic = phòng khám

to suffer from chronic diseases

Many elderly people suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

mắc/ chịu đựng các bệnh mãn tính

diabetes = bệnh tiểu đường

high blood pressure = huyết áp cao

to spoil your appetite

Eating too many snacks before dinner can spoil your appetite and make you skip your main meal.

giảm cảm giác thèm ăn / chán ăn

appetite = thèm ăn

You are what you eat (idiom)

She believes in the saying “You are what you eat,” so she avoids junk food and eats clean.

bạn sẽ là những gì bạn hấp thụ vào

junk food = đồ ăn vặt

to hit the gym

I usually hit the gym after work to relieve stress and stay in shape.

đi tập gym

stay in shape = giữ dáng

to burn calories and build muscle

Running and weightlifting are great ways to burn calories and build muscle at the same time.

đốt cháy calo và xây dựng cơ bắp

weightlifting = cử tạ

to speed up your metabolism

Eating small meals throughout the day can help speed up your metabolism and prevent weight gain.

thúc đẩy quá trình trao đổi chất

gain = sự tăng → weight gain = tăng cân

to stay in shape / to keep fit

She goes swimming every morning to stay in shape and feel energized.

giữ dáng, giữ cơ thể cân đối

energized = tràn đầy năng lượng

out of condition (phrase)

After months without exercise, I felt completely out of condition and got tired easily.

không khỏe do không hoạt động thể chất

to be (as) fit as a fiddle

Even at 70, my grandfather is as fit as a fiddle and walks several kilometers every day.

khỏe mạnh, sung sức, cường tráng

to be of paramount / great importance

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is of paramount importance if you want to live a long and active life.

điều quan trọng hàng đầu

whet your appetite

The smell of freshly baked bread was enough to whet my appetite before dinner.

kích thích sự thèm ăn