Food & Cooking

20 words

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   food wastecollocation/ˈfuːd weɪst/

   food that is thrown away or wasted instead of being eaten

   “Reducing food waste is a priority for many cities.”

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   eat in moderationcollocation/iːt ɪn ˌmɒd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

   To eat a reasonable amount of food so you do not overindulge.

   “You can enjoy chocolate, just try to eat in moderation.”

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   food milescollocation/ˈfuːd maɪlz/

   The distance food is transported from where it is produced to where it is consumed.

   “Reducing food miles can help lower greenhouse-gas emissions from transport.”

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   food allergycollocation/ˈfuːd ˈælədʒi/

   an adverse immune response to certain foods that can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe

   “He has a severe food allergy to peanuts.”

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   food securitynoun phrase/fuːd sɪˈkjʊərɪti/

   The state in which people have reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.

   “Climate change is a major threat to global food security.”

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   plant-based dietcollocation/ˌplæntˈbeɪst ˈdaɪət/

   a way of eating that focuses on foods from plants (vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds)

   “She's chosen a plant-based diet for health reasons.”

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   sustainable farmingnoun phrase/səˈsteɪnəbl ˈfɑːmɪŋ/

   Farming methods that protect the environment and can be maintained long-term.

   “Many governments support sustainable farming to ensure food supplies for future generations.”

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   culinary skillscollocation/ˈkʌlɪnəri skɪlz/

   the abilities and techniques needed to prepare and cook food well

   “Culinary skills are essential for anyone who wants to become a professional chef.”

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   calorie intakenoun phrase/ˈkæl.ə.ri ˈɪn.teɪk/

   the amount of energy from food and drink that a person consumes

   “I try to keep my daily calorie intake under control by cooking at home.”

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    eating habitsnoun phrase/ˈiːtɪŋ ˈhæbɪts/

    The typical way a person eats, including what, when and how much they eat.

    “Many students change their eating habits when they move away from home.”

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    grocery shoppingcollocation/ˈɡrəʊsəri ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

    buying food and everyday household items, usually on a regular basis

    “I usually do my grocery shopping on Sunday mornings.”

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    nutritional informationnoun phrase/ˌnjuːˈtrɪʃənəl ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/

    details about the nutrients in a food item, often listed on packaging

    “The package lists the nutritional information per 100 grams.”

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    table mannerscollocation/ˈteɪbəl ˈmænərz/

    polite behaviour and customs while eating with others

    “Parents often teach their children basic table manners.”

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    shelf lifenoun phrase/ʃelf laɪf/

    the length of time a product remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable

    “Canned goods have a long shelf life compared with fresh bread.”

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    food labelnoun phrase/ˈfuːd ˌleɪ.bəl/

    the label on a food package showing ingredients, nutrition, etc.

    “The food label indicates whether the product contains dairy.”

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    organic producenoun phrase/ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk ˈprɒd.juːs/

    fruits and vegetables grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers

    “I prefer buying organic produce when it's affordable.”

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    street foodnoun phrase/striːt fuːd/

    ready-to-eat food sold by vendors in public places, often informal

    “We tried local street food and found some amazing snacks.”

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    meal planningnoun phrase/ˈmiːl ˈplænɪŋ/

    The activity of planning meals ahead of time, including shopping and portioning.

    “Good meal planning can save money and reduce food waste.”

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    preheat the ovenverb phrase/priːˈhiːt ðə ˈʌvən/

    To heat an oven to the correct temperature before putting food inside.

    “Remember to preheat the oven to 180°C before baking the cake.”

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    leftover foodnoun phrase/ˈleftəʊvə fuːd/

    Food that remains uneaten after a meal and is kept to eat later.

    “We often eat leftover food for lunch the next day.”