Nombre: Jorge Luis Lara Castillo Ciudad: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz

Escuela: CETIS no. 79 Semestre: 2°

Reading comprehension
Activity 1

Pre-reading task: make a list of foods that you consider to be healthy and unhealthy.
Share your ideas.

Healthy foods Unhealthy foods

Kiwi Chocolate
Watermelon Pizza
Apples Hamburger
Carrot Fried foods

I think grapes, pears, cucumbers are healthy, but sweets and snacks are unhealthy. What do
you think?

I think that apples are healthy, but chocolate are unhealthy.

Discuss this question with your classmates.

What are some common snacks in your country / hometown?

Some common snacks are tacos and Mexican dishes.

Read the following text. Underline the words that you don’t know.

29 Healthy Snacks That Can Help You Lose Weight

You may wonder if it’s possible to lose weight while not giving up snacks. If you choose
healthy, whole-food options with a lot of protein and nutrients, snacks can be integral to
weight loss. Some can even help keep you full throughout the day and limit your cravings for
unhealthy foods.

Here are 29 healthy, weight-loss-friendly snacks to add to your diet.

Nombre: Jorge Luis Lara Castillo Ciudad: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz
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1. Mixed nuts

Nuts are an ideal nutritious snack. They're linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and may
help prevent certain cancers, depression, and other illnesses.

Despite being relatively high in fat, they are very filling. Several studies suggest that eating
nuts in moderation can help you lose weight.

Nuts provide the perfect balance of healthy fat, protein, and fibre. They contain 180 calories in
a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving, on average.

Because they don't require refrigeration, they’re perfect for taking on the go.

2. Red bell pepper with guacamole

Red bell peppers are extremely healthy. Although all bell peppers are nutritious, red varieties
are particularly high in antioxidants like beta carotene, capsanthin, and quercetin.

They are also rich in vitamin C. In fact, 1 large red bell pepper contains over 300% of the daily
value (DV) for this nutrient.

Pairing 1 large red bell pepper with 3 ounces (85 grams) of guacamole adds healthy fat and
fibre while keeping this snack's calorie count under 200.

3. Greek yoghurt and mixed berries

Plain Greek yogurt and berries make a delicious, nutrient-dense snack.

In addition to being a great source of calcium and potassium, Greek yogurt is also high in
protein.

Berries are one of the best sources of antioxidants around. Eat a mixture of differently
coloured berries to get an array of these powerful compounds.

Combining 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of plain, full-fat Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup (50 grams) of
mixed berries provides about 10 grams of protein and under 150 calories.
Nombre: Jorge Luis Lara Castillo Ciudad: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz
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4. Apple slices with peanut butter

Apples and peanut butter taste fantastic together. Apples are high in fibre and polyphenol
antioxidants that improve gut health and reduce heart disease risk.

Peanut butter may have additional benefits for heart health. It has been shown to increase
HDL (good) cholesterol and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.

That said, peanut butter is fairly high in calories. Although it generally hasn't been linked to
weight gain, it's best consumed in moderation.

A medium apple with 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of natural peanut butter provides a nice
balance of sweet flavour with crisp and creamy textures at fewer than 200 calories.

5. Cottage cheese with flax seeds and cinnamon

Cottage cheese, flax seeds, and cinnamon each have impressive health benefits. Together,
they're incredibly healthy.

Cottage cheese is high in protein and very filling, and full-fat varieties boast  conjugated
linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid linked to health benefits.

Flax seeds are beneficial for weight loss and blood sugar control. They may also reduce
breast cancer risk.

Cinnamon helps lower blood sugar and may improve gut health. Here's an easy recipe that
provides about 15 grams of protein with fewer than 150 calories:

Cinnamon flax seed pudding

For this recipe, mix the following ingredients in a small bowl:

 1/2 cup (80 grams) of cottage cheese

 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of ground flax seeds
 1/2 teaspoon (5 grams) of cinnamon
 A dash of stevia or other sweetener, if desired
Nombre: Jorge Luis Lara Castillo Ciudad: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz
Escuela: CETIS no. 79 Semestre: 2°

Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/29-healthy-snacks-for-weight-

loss#section5
Read the text again and answer the following questions.

1. What is the text about?

About different Healthy snacks that can help you losing weigh.

2. What snack may be beneficial against heart disease?

Mixed nuts.

3. Which snack is rich in vitamin C?

Red bell pepper with guacamole.

4. Which snack is a good source of calcium and potassium?

Greek Yogurt and mixed berries.

5. What snacks contain fruits?

Greek Yogurt with mixed berries and Apple slices with peanut butter.

6. Which snack can increase good cholesterol levels?

Apple slices with Peanut butter.

7. What snacks contain dairy (milk products)?

Greek yogurt, Cottage cheese.

Find out the definitions of these words. You may translate them if you want.

 Filling (line 3, p.1. Mixed nuts)

Que satisfice el hambre.

 Although (line 1, p. 2. B. peppers with guacamole)

Que sucede en consecuencia de algo

 Mixture (line 4, p. 3. Yoghurt and mixed berries)

Es un conjunto de varias cosas.

 Linked (line 5, p. 4. Apple slices)

Esta relacionado o unido a algo

 Lower (line 7, p. 5 cheese)

Que reduce una cantidad.
Nombre: Jorge Luis Lara Castillo Ciudad: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz
Escuela: CETIS no. 79 Semestre: 2°

Post-reading task: answer the following questions and share your ideas.

What snacks would you like to try?

I would like to try the red bell pepper with guacamole.

What snacks wouldn’t you like to try?

I wouldn’t like to try the Cottage cheese with flax seeds and cinnamon.

What other snacks can you recommend?

I recommend slices of watermelon with chilli powder.