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HEALTHY EATING and EXERCISING
COOKING and EATING
Tastes: bitter/ creamy/ hot and spicy/ crunchy/ sweet/ salty/ sour/ bland
grate some cheese and sprinkle it over the pasta
raw/ ripe/ rotten / fresh
melt some butter
grill the vegetables
fry/bake/stew/roast the meat
bite into a sandwich
sip one’s coffee
swallow the pill
GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
(+) GM crops are more capable of resisting plant viruses
free from disease and harm from from insects
resist damage from insects = have built-in insect resistance
farmers no longer need to buy and spray chemicals
an environmentally friendly way to produce crops
farms emit far less greenhouse gases
saves farmers a considerable amount of money
help fight world hunger
(-) genetic modification goes against naturem
man should not interfere with the natural order of things
GM foods could lead to health problems
we don’t yet know the long-term effects GM foods may have on the human body
GM food technology is controlled by a very small number of conpanies
it is subject to intellectual property law
they can control the prices of seeds very easily
DANGEROUS FOODS
unsafe to eat under certain circumstances
carcinogenic ingredients and e-numbers
deadly poisonous substances
friendly-looking but potentially fatal
contain a toxic agent
pre-packaged foods contain a lot of unhealthy additives
HOME-COOKED FOOD
(+) healthier than takeaway food
control the ingredients and preparation process
avoid dangerous e-numbers and preservatives
more cost-effective than ordering ready meal
(-) time consuming in comparison with eating out
requires at least basic cooking skills
go on a cookery course/ buy a step-by-step cookery book
organic produce costs are rising
HEALTHY EATING
a healthy diet will keep your arteries clear
pills will never replace well-cooked food
eat for pleasure as well as nutrition
bin all the processed food stored in your cupboards
buy natural organis alternatives instead
eat a balanced diet/ eat in a well-balanced way
maintain a healthy diet
provide the body with vital nutrients
fend-off diet-related illnesses
stave-off things like diabetes and heart disease
eat a variety of foods
eat from all five food groups
eat the foods that contain vital nutrients
eat at least two servings of fruit and three of vegetables every day
eat moderate portions
don’t be tempted to order a larger size when eating out
skipping meals leads to overeating
check the ingredient on food labels
reduce the intake of foods that are high in fats/sugar/salt
avoid the ingredients that can trigger food allerg
DIETING
maintain a healthy weight
change your eating habits
find the right balance between the nutrients
pay attention to the calorie intake
lose weight
curb one’s appetite
unhealthy foods have become one’s staple diet
see a dietician
keep to a diet / stick to a diet
follow a diet strictly
allow myself a cheat-meal
follow a diet plan
follow a diet religiously
eat certain types of food in moderation
UNHEALTHY EATING
eating too much fatty food
intake of saturated fat and added sugars is too high
inadequate micronutrient intakes
keep buying processed food
rely too heavily on ready-made microwave meals
eating food that’s high in salt and sugar
put on weight/ be in danger od becoming obese
an obesity epidemis facing many Western nations
the danger of eating to excess
the diet is increasing the risk of heart disease
become addicted to junk food
eat while watching TV
REASONS TO EXERCISE
join a gym to get in shape
take up swimming/ jogging to relieve stress
train hard to keep super fit
get back to one’s ideal weight
be on the obese side
want to have an increased life span
want to enjoy life at a ripe old age
avoid sedentary lifestyle
technology has displaced high level physical activity
support one’s cardiovascular health
strengthen bones and joints
ensure longevity
URBAN CYCLING
has been gaining momentum in recent years
addresses the needs of those unable to exercise regularly
promotes the bicycle for everyday transportation
helps escape traffic jams and parking problems
the most efficient way to move around the city
more cyclists means fewer cars on the roads and less pollution
beneficial for the whole community
WORKING OUT ON YOUR OWN
getting fit may not cost you a penny
can be done on the cheap
set yourself doable goals
condition yourself mentally
get an exericise mat for your house
invest into getting yourself home-equipment
make yourself do sit-ups, push-ups and stretches
go jogging in the park a couple of mornings per week
make sure you stick to your schedule
PROS/ CONS OF JOINING A GYM
(+) do many different types of exericise in one place
when you have a gym membership, you feel obliged to exercise
you make a schedule and stick to it
work on weights machines to increase your muscle strength
do some aerobic exercise on treadmills
you can work on all the key points required to stay fit and healthy
doing regular circuits in the gym will help you build up muscle strength
physical and mental gains are immense
maintain a healthy body weight
improved blood circulation
less risk of developing diabetes
fewer chances of getting osteoarthritis
prevents the onset of dementia and depression
(-) cannot beat actually cycling or running outside
can be unaffordable
can put a strain on the family budget
results are not immediate
the initial stages are damn hard
risk of injuries if the bar is set too high
do yourself some damage if you overdo it
take exercise to ridiculous extremes
end up suffering permanent injuries
FORMS OF EXERCISE
interval training: burning calories like there’s no tomorrow
resistance training: improves insulin sensitivity and boosts your metabolic rate
yoga: build core strength, improves overall flexibility, reduces the risk of rusty joints
swimming: a low-impact sport, improves lung capacity, better cognitive functioning
boxing: high intensity form of cardio exericise
jogging: provides many health benefits
football: builds and fosters that team spirit, social kind of sport