07. Collocation_Eating

Question 1

eating habits

Answer 1

My mother radically changed her eating habits a few years ago

Question 2

junk food

Answer 2

food that is not nutritious/healthy

ex: In the past, she ate a lot of junk food and was overweight

Question 3

processed foods

Answer 3

eat less food and healthier food

ex: But now she understands how unhealthy processed foods are

Question 4

food additives

Answer 4

chemicals added to food

ex: – they’re full of food additives that contribute to weight gain and heart problems

Question 5

a balanced diet

Answer 5

Nowadays, she eats a balanced diet including a lot of nourishing meals that she prepares herself

Question 6

nourishing meals

Answer 6

meals that are healthy and nutritious

Question 7

organic food

Answer 7

She doesn’t buy organic food because she thinks the prices are outrageous

Question 8

fresh produce

Answer 8

something small and fast to eat

ex: she stocks up on fresh produce so that she can grab an apple or some veggies when she wants a quick snack

Question 9

a quick snack

Answer 9

easy snack

ex: What is a good quick snack?

Question 10

eat in moderation

Answer 10

She has also learned to eat in moderation and watch her portion sizes

Question 11

portion sizes

Answer 11

how much food you take

Question 12

a home-cooked meal

Answer 12

I often stop by her house when I’m in the mood for a home-cooked meal

Question 13

a hearty stew

Answer 13

a thick soup with lots of flavors and ingredients

ex: The other day she made a hearty stew that was full of beans and vegetables.

Question 14

a healthy appetite

Answer 14

My brother, who has a healthy appetite, had a second helping – but I found the stew so filling that I could barely finish my bowl

Question 15

a second helping

Answer 15

a second portion

Question 16

international cuisine

Answer 16

My mother recently told me that she’d like to try some international cuisine

Question 17

food poisoning

Answer 17

when you get sick because of contaminated food

ex: because a few years ago she had a bad experience after getting food poisoning at a Japanese restaurant.

Question 18

light meals

Answer 18

small meals

ex: I told her to eat light meals during the day so that she doesn’t spoil her appetite for dinner

Question 19

spoil her appetite

Answer 19

means eating food earlier, and then not being hungry for a meal later