Level 4

LESSON 3B > USING VOCABULARY TO UNDERSTAND MEANING

I attended a “not all diets work” conference and I realized that certain eating habits I used to have did not work because they are not true or at least not as true as I thought. First of all, not all fats are bad. Naturally, you should avoid eating a lot of burgers, hot dogs, pizzas, chips; they may shoot your cholesterol so high. But there are good fats present in fish and some vegetables that provide fatty acids, which are essential for delaying our skin aging and protect our hearts, among other benefits.
It is not advisable to take carbohydrates out of your diet altogether. In fact, some studies suggest taking up a diet high in carbs from grains, legumes and fruits if we want a healthy lifestyle.
Eating sugar-free and fat-free products will not always lead you to lose weight. Some sweeteners used in those products could make your body gain even more weight. Another recommendation is not to work out on an empty stomach. However, it is true that eating too much before a workout could make you throw up and ruin your performance. Our body in general needs energy to burn during a session of exercise but it should be taken from light and healthy food; a green smoothie full fruits and vegetables would be an excellent choice.
On the whole, learning to eat healthy implies being properly informed, and not just by what John or Jean Doe say. It means to turn to a nutritionist (or other related professional) who, after testing you, can suggest what food is good for you, how often you should consume it and how it should be prepared. Try eating healthy; your body will thank you!

Read and find a word or phrase that means the same. A letter is given in each space.

1 Before anything else: First of all
2 In a natural way: y
3 Completely: f
4 In general: w
5 A crystalline substance used to sweeten food: u
6 A substance found in human and animal fat: C
7 An activity that improves your physical skills: W
8 Someone who advises on how to improve your eating habits: t

Complete the sentences by using the correct verb from the previous exercise in each gap.
Make sure the sentences make sense.

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