Ex. 2. Complete the sentences using the words from the box

people (a), mushrooms (b), blood pressure (c), colds (d), freshener (e), substances (f), benefits (g)

1. ___ only have 20 calories per cup, we need to be aware of the fact that they quickly absorb any oil that may be used in cooking. Mushrooms are a terrific source of Vitamin B. They increase the oxygen efficiency of the body, counteracting the effects of pollutants on the body and increasing the body’s resistance to disease.

2. Onion is low in fat and help to prevent or fight cancer. It contains ___ that might prohibit blood clots, which are often a major factor in heart disease and strokes.

3. Oranges have lots of Vitamin C, which might help prevent ___. In addition, orange juice provides calcium to fight osteoporosis.

4. Parsley is a rich source of Vitamins A and C and has a lot of potassium and iron. It is also a natural breath ___.

5. Peppers are high in Vitamin C and help protect your heart. The capsicum ingredient which comes from peppers is currently being studied and is believed to have many health ___ .

6. Potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrate and fiber. They help relieve stomach gas and help to lower ___ . They are also low in calories, sodium and fat while being high in protein, Vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, among other nutrients.

7. The protein from soybeans lowers blood-cholesterol levels in ___ whose genes appear to predispose them to high cholesterol and premature heart disease.

Ex. 3. Answer the following questions.

1. What fruit is often called theall-round health food?

2. What are the benefits of apples eating?

3. What are the healing powers of apples?

4. What useful elements are apples rich in?

5. Why do people say that apples are good for dieters?

6. What are your favourite kinds of fruit and vegetables and how often you eat them?

Ex. 4. Read and translate the following receipts to cook apples. Add the examples of your own ones.

1. Snickers salad

Middle apples, peeled and chopped; 1 can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 banana, sliced; 3 snickers candy bars, chopped; 1 lg. container Cool Whip; pecans, optional.

Chop up all fruits; mix together in a bowl. Add chopped up candy bars. The candy bars are easier to chop if they are slightly chilled. Stir in Cool Whip. Sprinkle it with chopped pecans on top.

2. Apple salad with honey dressing

1 small head lettuce; 3 middle apples, unpaired, sliced; 1/2 cup of walnuts, chopped. Dressing: 1/2 cup of sour cream, 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tbsp. honey; 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon; 1/4 tsp. salt.

Tear lettuce, add apples. Chill while making dressing. Add walnuts after dressing. Dressing: Blend together and let set 30 minutes. Whisk briskly before adding to salad.

3. Stuffed apple salad

Ripe red apples; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 tbsp. mayonnaise; 2 tbsp. chopped nuts.

Hollow out apples, leaving thinnest shell possible. Cut one half-inch petals halfway down shell. Let stand in ice water to curl back. Cut pieces of apples in cubes; marinate with lemon juice and salt. Mix with mayonnaise. Add nuts just before serving. Fill shells and serve on lettuce.

Ex. 5*. Match each item of food to its effects basing on what you know and what you read.