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Food and diet – English vocabulary

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34 English words with meanings: additive, additive-free, all the ingredients of, brunch, burn calories… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

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  1. additive /'ædɪtɪv/ (noun) — a substance added to food to improve taste, color, or shelf life
    Example: This drink contains no artificial additive.
    Synonyms: additive, ingredient
  2. additive-free /'ædətɪv fri:/ (adjective) — made without added chemicals or ingredients
    Example: They sell additive-free juice.
    Synonyms: chemical-free, pure, unprocessed
  3. all the ingredients of (phrase) — every part needed to make a food or dish
    Example: You need all the ingredients of the sauce.
    Synonyms: all the parts of, every ingredient in
  4. brunch /brʌntʃ/ (noun) — a meal eaten late in the morning, between breakfast and lunch
    Example: We met for brunch on Sunday.
    Synonyms: late breakfast, midmorning meal
  5. burn calories /bɜrn 'kæləri:z/ (verb) — use energy from food by moving or exercising
    Example: You can burn calories by walking every day.
    Synonyms: use energy, work off calories
  6. calcium-rich /'kælsiəm rɪtʃ/ (adjective) — containing a lot of calcium
    Example: Milk is a calcium-rich drink.
    Synonyms: high in calcium, calcium-packed
  7. calorie-conscious /'kæləri 'kɑ:nʃəs/ (adjective) — careful about eating food with fewer calories
    Example: She tries to stay calorie-conscious.
    Synonyms: health-conscious, diet-aware
  8. cereal /'sɪriəl/ (noun) — a grain used for breakfast food and animal feed
    Example: I ate cereal for breakfast.
    Synonyms: grain, breakfast cereal, corn
  9. chocaholic /,tʃɑ:kə'hɑ:lɪk/ (noun) — a person who loves chocolate very much
    Example: My sister is a chocaholic.
    Synonyms: chocolate lover, sweet tooth, chocolate addict
  10. cholesterol /kə'lɛstərɔl/ (noun) — a fatty substance in the blood and body cells
    Example: Too much cholesterol can be bad for your health.
    Synonyms: blood fat, lipid
  11. cholesterol-rich /kə'lɛstərɔl rɪtʃ/ (adjective) — containing a lot of this fatty substance
    Example: He avoided cholesterol-rich foods.
    Synonyms: high in cholesterol, fatty
  12. consume /kən'sum/ (verb) — To use up or eat something.
    Example: This machine consumes a lot of electricity.
    Synonyms: use up, eat
  13. convenience food /kən'vi:niəns fu:d/ (noun) — food made quickly and easily, often ready to heat and eat
    Example: Frozen dinners are a convenience food.
    Synonyms: ready meal, processed food, prepackaged food
  14. count the calories /kaʊnt ðə 'kæləriz/ (phrase) — to pay close attention to how many calories food has
    Example: He counts the calories in every meal.
    Synonyms: watch calories, track calories
  15. crave /kreɪv/ (verb) — to feel a very strong desire for something
    Example: I crave chocolate after dinner.
    Synonyms: desire, long for, yearn for
  16. dietary requirements /'daɪəteri rɪ'kwaɪərmənts/ (noun) — special food needs because of health, religion, or choice
    Example: Please tell us about any dietary requirements.
    Synonyms: food needs, diet restrictions, special diet
  17. feast /fi:st/ (noun) — a large meal for a special occasion
    Example: We had a feast after the game.
    Synonyms: banquet, meal, spread
  18. feasting /'fi:stɪŋ/ (verb) — eating a large, special meal with enjoyment
    Example: They spent the evening feasting on fresh fruit.
    Synonyms: dining, banqueting, gorging
  19. fibre /'faɪbər/ (noun) — plant material that helps food move through the body
    Example: Whole grains are a good source of fibre.
    Synonyms: fiber, roughage
  20. fibre-rich /'faɪbər rɪtʃ/ (adjective) — containing a lot of fibre
    Example: He ate a fibre-rich breakfast.
    Synonyms: high in fibre, fiber-rich
  21. food miles /'fu:d maɪlz/ (noun) — The distance food travels from where it is made to where it is eaten.
    Example: Food miles can affect the environment.
    Synonyms: travel distance, shipping distance
  22. fussy eater /'fʌsi 'i:tər/ (noun) — a person who is hard to please about food
    Example: My little brother is a fussy eater.
    Synonyms: picky eater, finicky eater, choosy eater
  23. genetically modified food/crops /dʒə'nɛtɪkli 'mɑ:dɪfaɪd fu:d krɑ:ps/ (phrase) — food or crops whose genes have been changed by science
    Example: Genetically modified crops can resist pests.
    Synonyms: GM food/crops, gene-edited food/crops
  24. glucose /'ɡlu:koʊs/ (noun) — a simple sugar used by the body for energy
    Example: Glucose gives your body quick energy.
    Synonyms: blood sugar, simple sugar
  25. gluten-free /,ɡlu:tən 'fri:/ (adjective) — made without the protein found in wheat and some other grains
    Example: She ordered a gluten-free pizza.
    Synonyms: wheat-free, without gluten, glutenless
  26. GM /,dʒi: 'ɛm/ (adjective) — genetically modified
    Example: This label shows the product is GM.
    Synonyms: genetically modified
  27. grab a bite to eat /ɡræb ə baɪt tə i:t/ (phrase) — to quickly eat a small meal
    Example: Let's grab a bite to eat before the movie.
    Synonyms: eat a snack, have a quick meal, get a bite
  28. have a sweet tooth /hæv ə swi:t tu:θ/ (phrase) — to like sweet foods very much
    Example: I have a sweet tooth, so I love dessert.
    Synonyms: like sweets, love sugary foods, crave dessert
  29. high-fibre /,haɪ 'faɪbər/ (adjective) — containing a lot of plant material that helps digestion
    Example: This cereal is high-fibre.
    Synonyms: fiber-rich, roughage-rich
  30. juicy /'dʒu:si/ (adjective) — full of juice and pleasant to eat
    Example: The peaches were sweet and juicy.
    Synonyms: succulent, sappy, moist

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