Vocabulary

1. fat (n.)

['fæt]

1. provide with something needed or wanted

2. via

['vaɪə], ['viːə]

2. substance which people eat

3. nutrition (n.)

[njuː'trɪʃ(ə)n]

3. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

4. cause (v.)

[kɔːz]

4. an inorganic substance needed by the human body for good health

5. mineral (n.)

['mɪnərəl]

5. make (something, especially something bad) happen

6. fiber (n.)

['faɪbə]

6. a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

7. soluble (adj.)

['sɒljʊb(ə)l]

7. allow food or drink to enter the body, usually by swallowing

8. take in (phr. v.)

[ˌteɪk 'ɪn]

8. (of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water

9. liquid (n.)

['lɪkwɪd]

9. dietary material containing substances such as cellulose and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes

10. bran (n.)

[bræn]

10. add one or more essential nutrients to a food to make it healthier or stronger

11. foodstuff (n.)

['fuːdstʌf]

11. by means of, with the aid of

12. supply (v.)

[sə'plʌɪ]

12. a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs

13. fortify (v.)

['fɔːtɪfaɪ]

13. the outer skin of grain that is left when the grain has been used to make flour

14. lean (adj.)

[liːn]

14. having little or no fat

1. Taking cold shower continuously during a couple of minutes improves blood circulation and can speed up metabolism.

2. You should have meals regularly, without having long time intervals between them.

3. You should chose foods rich in proteins and carbohydrates to boost your metabolism.

4. Doing aerobic exercises for five minutes every day can speed your metabolism in just two weeks.

5. Just doing small movements while working on computer has many benefits for metabolism.