Food & Cooking

20 words

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   a balanced dietcollocation/ə ˈbælənst ˈdaɪət/

   a varied and nutritious pattern of eating that provides all the main nutrients

   “To manage your weight it’s better to follow a balanced diet rather than crash diets.”

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   food poisoningnoun phrase/ˈfuːd ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/

   an illness caused by eating contaminated food

   “After the picnic, three people complained of food poisoning.”

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   processed foodnoun phrase/ˈprəʊsest fuːd/

   Food that has been changed from its natural state, often in factories and sometimes with additives.

   “Many processed foods contain high levels of sugar and salt.”

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   fast food restaurantcollocation/ˌfɑːst ˈfuːd ˌrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

   a restaurant where food is prepared and served quickly, often with limited table service

   “We stopped at a fast food restaurant because we were in a hurry.”

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   dietary requirementsnoun phrase/ˈdaɪətəri rɪˈkwaɪəmənts/

   Specific needs or restrictions about what someone can or cannot eat, often for health or religious reasons.

   “Please tell us if you have any dietary requirements before the event.”

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   seasonal producenoun phrase/ˈsiːzənəl ˈprɒdjuːs/

   fruits and vegetables that are in season

   “I buy seasonal produce from the market in summer.”

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   a serving ofcollocation/ə ˈsɜːvɪŋ əv/

   an amount of food that is considered a single portion

   “The label states that one serving of cereal is 30 grams.”

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   food hygienenoun phrase/fuːd ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/

   Practices and standards that keep food clean and safe to eat.

   “Good food hygiene helps prevent food poisoning.”

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   nutritional valuenoun phrase/ˌnjuːˈtrɪʃənəl ˈvæljuː/

   the amount of nutrients a food contains

   “Parents check the nutritional value of breakfast cereals for their children.”

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    freshly preparedcollocation/ˈfrɛʃli prɪˈpɛəd/

    made recently, just before being served

    “Customers prefer freshly prepared meals to reheated ones.”

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    high in caloriesadjective phrase/haɪ ɪn ˈkæl.ər.iz/

    Containing a large amount of calories per serving.

    “Ice cream and pastries are usually high in calories.”

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    low-fat optionnoun phrase/ˌloʊ ˈfæt ˈɒpʃən/

    a choice of food that contains relatively little fat

    “At the café I asked for a low-fat option on the menu.”

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    locally sourced ingredientsnoun phrase

    ingredients that come from nearby farms or local producers

    “The restaurant advertises that it uses locally sourced ingredients.”

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    farmers' marketnoun phrase/ˈfɑːməz ˌmɑːkɪt/

    a market where local farmers sell their produce directly to the public

    “I pick up fresh tomatoes at the farmers' market on Sundays.”

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    ready-made mealnoun phrase/ˌrɛdiˈmeɪd miːl/

    A complete meal that is prepared in advance and sold ready to eat or reheat.

    “I bought a ready-made meal from the supermarket for dinner.”

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    spice upphrasal verb/spaɪs ʌp/

    to make food more flavourful by adding spices; can also mean to make something more interesting

    “She decided to spice up the soup with some chilli flakes.”

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    cut into slicescollocation/kʌt ˈɪntə ˈslaɪsɪz/

    to cut food into thin flat pieces

    “Please cut the bread into slices before putting it on the table.”

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    source of proteinnoun phrase/sɔːs əv ˈprəʊtiːn/

    A food or ingredient that provides a significant amount of protein.

    “Fish and beans are a good source of protein.”

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    comfort foodcollocation/ˈkʌmfət fuːd/

    food that provides consolation or a feeling of well‑being, often associated with childhood or emotions

    “When I'm homesick I crave comfort food like my mother's soup.”

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    portion sizecollocation/ˈpɔː(r)ʃən saɪz/

    the amount of food given to one person at a meal

    “Many restaurants have reduced their portion size to promote healthier eating.”