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A HEALTHY
DIET
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1 Warm up

In pairs, discuss the following questions.

1. Do you think you eat healthily?

2. Why do so many people believe that it is important to have a healthy diet?
3. What are the long-term benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables?
4. Is it okay to eat junk food from time to time?

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2 Podcast introduction: The consequences of unhealthy choices

Part 1: Focus on keywords

Before listening to the podcast, match the underlined words to the definitions below.

1. When I saw the last piece of cake in the fridge the temptation was too much for me.
2. He loves carbonated drinks so much, and that’s why he is always burping.
3. Nothing quenches my thirst quite like a cold beer on a sunny day.
4. The vegetables in the garden look weird, I think they have started to show signs of decay.
5. Stress-related eating can often contribute to obesity in an individual.
6. I love that pizza place because they let you choose your own toppings.
7. I think they left it in the oven for too long because the crust is all burnt and black.

a. (n) the state of being so overweight that it is not healthy

b. (n) a layer of pastry or dough
c. (n) the state of being destroyed naturally or through lack of care
d. (adj.) containing small bubbles of carbon dioxide
e. (v) drink so that you are no longer thirsty
f. (n) the desire to do something that you know is bad for you
g. (n) a layer of food on top of a dish that makes it look or taste better

Part 2: Prediction and listening comprehension

Before you listen to the podcast "The consequences of unhealthy choices" ask your partner the
following questions, then listen to see if your ideas are mentioned:

• Can you think of some popular examples of junk food?

• What are the negative things that junk food can do to your body?

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Listen to the podcast one more time and write down the name of the three types of food you hear and
the negative consequences of eating each one. After comparing your answers, talk to your partner
about which of the foods below you think is the worst for your health.

1.

2.

3.

Glossary
Cholesterol (n)- a fatty substance found in tissue within the body
Arteries (n) – tubes that carry blood around the body
Sodium (n)- a chemical element that is found in salt

3 Vocabulary for conversation 1

Look at the expressions from the podcast with your partner and using their context, try to guess the
meaning of each one. Then, to help you remember the language, have a chat with your partner, and
use them to talk about your life.

• ... but we all know it can sometimes be hard to resist the temptation.
• ... So, if you just can’t resist wolfing down a burger or smashing a greasy bowl of chips ...

Let’s chat

1. Is there any type of unhealthy food that you cannot resist the temptation of?
2. What meal can you easily smash or wolf down?

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4 Focus on vocabulary
Let’s look at some vocabulary that will help your understanding of the article.

Part A: Match the following vocabulary to the definitions.

Group 1

1. pop (v) a. a really large number of things or people

2. fad (n) b. grains of cereal like barley, wheat, quinoa etc.
3. legitimacy (n) c. something people are interested in but not for long
4. multitude (n) d. the quality of being based on a fair or truthful reason
5. whole grains (n) e. go somewhere quickly and usually for a short time

Group 2

1. susceptible to (phr. v) a. easily influenced or harmed by something

2. protein (n) b. a line that goes around a circle or a curved shape
3. circumference (n) c. a substance found in all living things that help form the structures
of things like muscles
4. renowned (adj.) d. the fact of living a long life or lasting a long time
5. longevity (n) e. well-known and respected

Part B: Put the vocabulary from Part A into the correct gaps in the following sentences.

1. Improvements in medical treatments have led to greater in many countries.

2. He was always alcohol and could find himself drunk very quickly.
3. I just have to into the supermarket to get something for my dinner.
4. The library was throughout the country for its excellent selection of academic
texts.
5. There was a in my country for wearing ripped jeans but thankfully it has gone
away.
6. Eggs are such a good source of , I eat them all the time.
7. The of my head is much bigger than my brother’s.
8. I think you will be spoilt for choice because there are a of restaurants in the area.

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Now with your partner, discuss the following questions.

1. Why do you think high-protein diets are so popular these days?

2. Can you remember any fads from when you were younger?
3. What is the most renowned university or school in your country? How did it achieve such a
reputation?

5 Skimming for general understanding

Read the following paragraph titles for the article on page four. Match them to the correct paragraph.
One title is not needed.

1. A wide selection of new diets

2. Diet plus exercise

3. 50% of fruit and veg

4. Nice to ’meat’ you

5. The popular European diet

6. Say no to processed food

7. A diet that makes you full

8. The university diet

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A healthy diet
Which one is right for you?
A.
It almost seems like every week when we open our
newspapers, pop online or switch on the TV a new
fad diet is right there trying to claim that it’s the best
thing since sliced bread. These diets state publicly
how amazing they are, how they are bound to make
us feel better and how they are sure that their diet can
help us live a lot longer. Luckily, some of these diets
seem to have more legitimacy than others and the
three diets below have a multitude of positive health
benefits, all you have to do is decide which one is right
for you.
B.
The Mediterranean diet is perhaps one of the most
well-known diets in the world. It is commonly
made up of fruit, vegetables, legumes, whole grains,
and healthy heart fats. Meals are cooked using
olive oil and flavoured with generous helpings of
flavourful spices. The diet has often been discussed
as possessing several benefits, not least the ability
to prolong your life. Recently a study was published
that showed it might also help people at risk
of cardiovascular diseases. A review of seven
programmes published in the BMJ journal stated that
low-fat diets like the Mediterranean one reduced the
risk of heart attacks in people who were susceptible
to cardiovascular disease.
C.
While not technically a diet, the MyPlate method
has proved to be incredibly beneficial for people who
have bought into its approach. It helps you to figure
out how many calories you need, and how to break
meals up into food group targets. The method puts
emphasis on fruit, vegetables, grain, protein, and
dairy with a strong recommendation that half of your
plate should be comprised solely of fruit and veg.
Glossary:
Cardiovascular disease (n)- a type of disease that affects the heart or blood vessels
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A 2019 study pointed out that observance of
MyPlate guidelines was hugely effective in relation
to weight loss and reduction of waist circumference.
Surprisingly participants noted that this had no effect
on feelings of fullness.
E.
The final healthy diet is perhaps the least well-known
of the three but hails from one of the most renowned
universities in the world. The Harvard diet has been
around for quite a while but has recently burst back
onto the scene with the claim that it can increase
longevity by up to 20%.
F.
The diet shares a lot of similarities with MyPlate but
also offers up a number of key differences. It focuses
only on whole grains, there is no dairy allowed, water
is the drink of choice and the use of healthy oils like
olive oil is strongly encouraged. There is also the key
reminder to "stay active" which takes pride of place
in their instruction manual.
G.
As well as increasing your chances of living longer
there are significant benefits to integrating this way
of eating into your life. Lowering the risk of type
2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension are all
believed to be influenced by the diet. The reasoning
primarily comes down to the fact that if our meals are
made in this particular way then we are eating far less
processed foods and saturated fats which can have
dramatic effects on our day-to-day health.
Sources: cnbc.com, medicalnewstoday.com,
theguardian.com, fda.gov, everydayhealth.com,
parade.com
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6 Reading comprehension

Read the following statements and decide if they are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG).

1. All these new diets don’t let people know how great they are.

2. The Mediterranean diet contains fats that are good for you.

3. The Mediterranean diet can lessen the chance of suffering a heart attack for people who are
vulnerable.

4. The MyPlate method doesn’t give you any assistance with calories.

5. The MyPlate method strongly suggests that 30% of your plate should consist of fruit and
vegetables.

6. The article states that green vegetables are the best for a healthy diet.

7. Following the MyPlate guidelines can help you have a smaller waist.

8. The Harvard diet is a brand-new approach.

9. Within the Harvard diet, you are not allowed to drink milk or eat eggs.

10. Reducing the amount of processed foods you eat has no effect on your everyday health.

7 Talking points

In pairs, discuss the following questions.

1. What was the most interesting thing in the article for you?
2. Which of the diets would you most like to try?
3. Are you aware of any other popular diets?
4. Do you think people have to follow a diet to live healthy lives?
5. Apart from food, what other factors are important to consider in relation to longevity?

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8 Vocabulary for conversation 2

Look at the examples of natural language from the article with your partner and from the context,
try to guess the meaning of each one. To help you remember the expressions, have a chat with your
partner and use them to talk about your life.

• ...but hails from one of the most renowned universities in the world...
• The Harvard diet has been around for quite a while but has recently burst back onto the scene...
• ... which takes pride of place in their instruction manual.

Let’s chat.

1. Which part of the country do your family originally hail from?

2. Can you think of any singers or bands that have recently burst onto the scene?
3. Which pictures or photos take pride of place in your home?

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