Intermediate
Six Tips to Maintain Good Health
Six Tips to Maintain Good Health
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Free Lesson for Today: Six Tips to Maintain Good Health
Category: Health and Wellness
Skill: Reading
Level: Intermediate
Vocabulary Preview
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Vocabulary
hydrate(d)
fluid(s)
bladder
urine
glucose
metabolism
antioxidant
crave(-ing)
lethargic
smoothie(s)
hormone(s)
spike(s)
carbohydrate(s)
satiate(d)
Expressions
go the extra mile
work-life balance
shelf life
binge-eating
when it comes to . . .
be loaded with
load up on
Pre-Reading
Think about the topic. What do you know about it already?
Read a brief excerpt of the article to get a quick idea of what it is about:
“Everybody wants to be healthy, but very few make the effort to go the extra mile and adopt a healthy habits on a day to day basis. However, with more awareness towards a fit and healthy lifestyle, people increasingly are working towards it. The key to maintaining good health is the combination of many factors like regular exercise, good diet, stress management, work-life balance, healthy relationships, high self-esteem and more. Nothing can be substituted for another. If you been looking for some basic guidelines on how to maintain good health, step this way. ” Sushmita Sengupta
Now, read the article. Click here for full text. (827 words)
Post-Reading
Summarize the article in your own words. Tell a partner about what you have read.
Questions for Comprehension
What are some important reasons for staying hydrated throughout the day?
What is the relationship between fruits and vegetables and essential nutrients?
What part of your body, mentioned by the author, is affected when you skip meals?
What kinds of foods does the brain consider as reward foods?
What are fats necessary for?