Going on a Diet
Jennifer meets Richard after a long time. They are discussing their changes in appearance…
Jennifer: Hi Richard… Do you remember me?
Richard: Hi Jennifer, of course I do! We were in the same French class about three years
ago.
Jennifer: It’s great to see you again! I barely recognised you because you look so slim!
Richard: Yes, I’ve lost a lot of weight, five stone actually…
Jennifer: Wow! You look great! How did you do it? Did you go on a diet?
Richard: Well, my cholesterol level was incredibly high, and the doctor advised me to go on
a diet immediately because of the risk of developing heart disease. I’ve been going to the
gym and a personal trainer has been helping me to stay on track to meet my weight loss and
fitness goals.
Jennifer: That’s great - you must feel so much better! How can you reduce cholesterol in
your diet?
Richard: I eat plenty of soluble fibres, lots of fruit, vegetables and fish which is high in
omega-3 fatty acids.
Jennifer: And what about the amount of salt? I’ve heard it’s harmful for your heart too!
Richard: Yes, it can raise your blood pressure, which can increase your risk of heart disease
and stroke. You should try to limit the amount of salt that you eat too.
Jennifer: It’s a serious problem! Maybe I need to start thinking about changing my own
diet…
Richard: I’ve never looked back! Since I started changing my diet and exercising more, I’ve
been feeling so much better. I have more energy and I feel much more motivated than before!
You should try it…
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
---|---|---|---|
To come across
something
| To find something unexpectedly. | He came across a nice, little restaurant while he was walking through the town. | Entertainment and Food |
To check out |
|
| Entertainment and Food |
To eat out | To eat in a restaurant. | When I lived in France, I used to eat out every weekend. | Entertainment and Food |
To polish something
off
| To finish eating food or doing work quickly |
| Entertainment and Food |
To snack on something
| To eat small amounts of food between meals | If you eat breakfast in the morning, you’re less likely to snack on biscuits. | Entertainment and Food |