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What is culture? The way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.

“We are what we eat” What does the title suggest/ imply? 1 - Look at the pictures below. Rank them starting with the healthiest food. 2 - What did you eat for breakfast this morning? How could it be healthier?

Absorb (v) To take something in, especially gradually. E. g. In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat.

Antioxidant (n) A substance in some foods that cleans the body and protects it from diseases.

Arthritis (n) A serious condition in which a person's joints become painful, and swollen. E. g. In later life she was suffering from arthritis.

Caffeine (n) A chemical, found for example in tea and coffee, which makes people more active.

Calcium (n) A chemical element which is present in teeth, bones and chalk.

Cholesterol (n) A chemical substance found in your blood, causing heart diseases if there is too much of it.

Combat (v) To try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing. E. g. Governments are spending millions of dollars in their attempt to combat corona.

Dietician (n) A person who studies, and gives advice about, food and eating.

Digestive (adj) E. g. The digestive process is complex.

Fibre (n) Important nutrient found in wholegrain products like brown rice.

Iron (n) A mineral found in food.

Metabolise (v) To change food in your body into energy.

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Nutrition (n) The substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your health. E. g. Good nutrition is essential if patients are to make a quick recovery.

Probiotic (adj) Containing ‘good’ bacteria to improve health. E. g. Probiotic drinks help balance your digestive system.

Protein (n) One of the many substances found in food such as meat, cheese, fish or eggs, that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong.

Unsaturated fat (n) Saturated fat (n) A type of fat found in fish, almond, etc, which is thought to be good for your health. A type of fat found in meat, eggs, milk, cheese, etc, which is thought to be bad for your health. E. g. Fish contains a lot of unsaturated fats. E. g. Butter and cream contain a lot of saturated fats.

Stimulant (n) A substance that increases nervous activity in the body.

Vitamin (n) A chemical substance in food that is necessary for good health. E. g. Oranges are full of vitamin C. Now, read the following article about healthy living.

Why is healthy food important?

1 - Why are probiotic drinks important? 2 - What is the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria?

1 - Why is green tea necessary for the body? 2 - Why are antioxidants so good for our body?

1 - Is chocolate always unhealthy? 2 - How can dark chocolate help diabetics?

Have 3 mnt’s to match the pictures to the words below. Work in pairs.

Fish: protein, vitamin A, vitamin B, calcium, unsaturated fat. Cereal: carbohydrate, fibre. Rice: carbohydrate, fibre. Eggs: protein, saturated fat. Croissant: carbohydrate, saturated fat. Onion: vitamin A. Cheese: calcium, protein, saturated fat, vitamin A. Beans: fibre, iron, protein, sugars. Yoghurt: calcium, protein. Bread: carbohydrate, fibre (if brown bread). Noodles: carbohydrate, fibre (if brown noodles).

Listen and note which food items in the list the speaker mentions, and why they are healthy. The speaker mentions beans, fish and onions. They contain antioxidants. Soya beans. It depends on the type of fish and the way it is cooked. Heart disease, arthritis, cancer. Onions would lighten the balance of the blood. Because the heat from cooking damages and kills some of the nutrients.

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