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| Expression | Definition |
|---|---|
| junk food | food that is quick and easy to prepare and eat but is thought to be bad for health |
| comfort food | food that makes you feel better, often sweet food or food that people ate as children |
| whole food / wholefood | food that does not contain artificial substances and has not been refined |
| functional food / nutraceutical | food to which vitamins, minerals, or drugs have been added to make it healthier |
| wholegrain bread/mustard | containing whole seeds |
| convenience food | food that you buy frozen or in a box/can and that you can cook quickly and easily |
| empty calories | foods and drinks that contain no significant nutrients but are high in calories |
| occupy/perform/play/serve a pivotal/prominent/indispensable X minor/secondary/subordinate role in sth | have an effect on sth |
| exert a negative/adverse/harmful/serious influence/impact/bearing on sth | have a bad effect on sth |
| have/live a sedentary job/occupation/lifestyle | spend most of the time sitting down, involving little exercise or physical activity |
| a low-carb, high-fat (LCFH) diet | when a person reduces the number of carbohydrates in the diet and replaces them with healthy fats. |
| a low-fat diet | an eating plan that substantially limits the amount of dietary fat consumed, regardless of the type of fat |
| health food store/shop | a retail outlet that sell health foods, organic foods, local produce, and nutritional supplements. |
| the nutritional/nutritive value of sth | the measure of a well-balanced ratio of the essential nutrients in that food |
| stick to/go on/follow a crash/strict diet | be on a diet |
| combat/tackle obesity | treat obesity |
| expend/consume calories | burn calories |
| tone up stomach muscles/thighs/loose skins | take strenuous/vigorous exercise to make parts of the body firmer and stronger |
| a beautifully toned body | having developed good eating and drinking habits, exercising, and detoxifying your body and mind. |
| a fitness fanatic | a person who is extremely enthusiastic about fitness |
| spoil/ruin your appetite | make you not feel like eating any more |
| a high-/low-fibre diet | a substance in certain foods that helps to keep a person healthy by keeping the bowels working and moving other food quickly through the body |
| a dietary dietary/roughage | a diet that is high in fibre/roughage |
| constipation | the condition of being unable to get rid of waste material from the bowels easily (= being constipated) |
| belly bulge | fat on the body that sticks out in a round shape |
| visceral fat | fat stored deep within the abdominal cavity (= belly), wrapped around the organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines |
| subcutaneous fat | any fat stored beneath the skin such as legs, butt, and thighs |
| metabolism | the chemical processes that change food into energy and materials for growth |
Examples:
- My mother purchases a range of nutraceutical products focusing on health related and enhancement functional drinks.
- He has a busy lifestyle and he only eats ready-made convenience food.
- As the days get colder, we long for comfort food—home-made cakes and chocolate biscuits.
- Alcoholic drinks are considered a source of empty calories and lead to consumers suffering from a serious nutrient deficiency.
- Massage will help to tone up loose skin under the chin.
- It is advised that he eat more dietary fibre to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
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Vegetarian versus Vegan Link to heading
- A vegetarian is someone who does not eat any animal flesh such as meat, poultry, or fish
- A vegan is a way of living that attempts to exclude all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty as much as possible
Vegan Eating Lifestyle - Phrases Link to heading
- Embracing a vegan lifestyle / The adoption of a vegan eating lifestyle
- The avoidance of meat consumption
- Eliminating meat intake
- Becoming a vegetarian / vegan
- A dietary shift
- A universal shift towards vegetarianism / veganism
- A well-planned vegan diet
- Plant-based diets
- Dietary choices / considerations
- The livestock industry
- Animal agriculture / husbandry
- Increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer
- Have a significant impact on the environment, contributing to deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduce the risk of various health problems related to excessive meat consumption, particularly red and processed meats
- Provide all the necessary nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, and minerals
- Tend to be lower in saturated fats and cholesterol, leading to improved cardiovascular health
- Contribute to mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable use of natural resources
- Promote values of compassion and respect for all living beings