FIVE DELICIOUS FOODS

THAT ARE ACTUALLY

HEALTHY
 Discuss the questions.

1. What unhealthy foods do you find impossible to resist? Why do you

like them so much?
2. What is your favorite snack food?
3. Do you prefer cooking for yourself or dining out? Why?
4. Do you grow any herbs at home? If so, what do you grow? If not,
would you like to? Why? Why not?
 They were speeding, but the police man cut them
some slack.
No ticket this
time, just a
warning!

Cut (somebody) some slack: to be less

strict with someone.
There’s a subtle difference between the
pronunciation of this two words.
Desert

Dessert
The pungent aroma of freshly
chopped herbs fill the air.
Apply this antiseptic cream if you get
bitten or stung by an insect.
It’s no wonder this place is empty, the food
is expensive!
Garlic Basil
 Fill the blanks with the correct words

1. Because it was the last day of class, the teachers _____________

2. Many of the ingredients for ___________ come from the rainforests.
3. Often, the meat is detected by nothing more than its ____________ smell.
4. The play's message is perhaps too ___________ to be understood by young
children.
 Five delicious foods that are actually healthy
Anyone who has tried to improve their diet has likely encountered the same problem. If it tastes
good, it's probably bad for you. It takes a lot of self discipline to avoid unhealthy fats, sugar, and
fried food, so it's always nice when mother nature cuts us some slack and makes one or two
healthy foods actually taste good.

Avocados have been jokingly blamed for the financial problems of the millennial generation, due
to their popularity and price. But it's no wonder they are so popular and expensive, considering
their delicious subtle flavor, creamy texture, and high levels of vitamins and healthy fats.

Garlic, originally from Central Asia, has been used as both a food flavoring and medicine for
thousands of years. It has a strong, pungent aroma and taste, and is a source of many vitamins
and minerals. A variety of cultures have used garlic as a medicine, with some evidence showing
that it may have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
 Five delicious foods that are actually healthy
Dark Chocolate is rich in antioxidants. It has less sugar content than milk chocolate, and eating a
small amount of dark chocolate every day can reduce your blood pressure and cholesterol.

Basil has a lot of uses. It's a primary ingredient in pesto, it's a great garnish for pizzas, and it's a
fantastic way to add flavor to salads. Loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, basil can be added
to just about any meal to enhance its flavor and nutrition, and it's easy to grow at home.

Whether it's being used as a spread, the base for a sauce, or eaten directly out of the jar with your
fingers, peanut butter is as healthy as it is delicious. An excellent source of dietary fiber, protein,
vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, peanut butter also packs a lot of calories into a small amount
of space, so it's an ideal snack food. Try smearing it on raw vegetables like celery, carrots, or bell
peppers for an extra healthy treat.
 Answer the following questions according to the
article

1. Why are avocados jokingly blamed for the millennials'

financial problems?
2. What have been two main uses of garlic over time?
3. How can peanut butter be used to make a healthy treat?
 Discuss these questions
1. Would you agree that if a food tastes good, "it's probably bad for you?" Why?
Why not?
2. Which of the foods mentioned in the article do you regularly cook with?
3. Can you think of any other foods that are both healthy and delicious?
4. Do you find any of the foods mentioned in the article unappealing? Why do
you think this is the case?
5. Would you agree that it takes "a lot of discipline to avoid unhealthy" foods?
Why? Why not?