Complete the text with the correct words
- healthy products
- red foods
- boost
- productive
- vitamin C
- fight off
- depressed
- pineapples
- cheer up
People say we are what we eat so we will talk about different types of food. Let's see what teens know about [ ] and food.
Amanda
I love eating red foods. I study a lot so I feel tired very often. My doctor says that I should eat [ ], if I need extra [ ] or if I want to stay healthy longer. It protects me from illnesses and gives me enough energy to be [ ] during the day.
Carlos
I'm a fan of peaches and oranges. I know that orange foods are full of [ ] and it helps my organism to [ ] infections. Doctors say that orange food is good for concentration and eyesight, so I eat a lot of carrots and mangoes too.
Mira
I live in Finland and the weather here isn't very sunny. So sometimes I feel [ ]. But I started eating yellow foods and they make me happier. For example, when I'm down I always eat a banana. My brother loves eating [ ]. He says it's the best way to [ ] the mood in a short time.
- complained
- special diet
- bones
- broccoli
- sleepless
- soothing
- tummy starts rumbling
- snack
- source
Daniel
When I was a child I always [ ] when my parents told me to eat green foods. I wanted chocolate or sweets but not healthy things. Now I'm doing sports, I'm a football player. And my trainer told me to practise a lot. I have a [ ] and my doctor recommends eating green foods as much as I can. If you eat green foods you take many minerals and vitamins which keep your [ ] and body strong and healthy. Now my plate is full of peas, cucumbers and [ ].
Miranda
A year ago I was preparing for my State Exam. It was a difficult period full of [ ] nights. After that, I had some problems with my sleep. Our family doctor recommended eating blue foods in the evening. They are [ ] and help to sleep faster. Every time my [ ] I take a plate with blueberries as a quick [ ]. It calms me down and I sleep well.
Samuel
People say purple foods can keep you younger and make you creative. I don't believe it. I love figs but I'm very far from creative. Maybe the problem is that I don't like eating beetroots. I don't know. I'm not artistic, but I'm a sportsman. Have you known that figs are a good [ ] of calcium and potassium?