1.What is topic vocabulary? Topic Vocabulary are topic-related words you use to talk about a certain topic.
For example, this blog post topic is about delicious toppings for your smoothie bowl.
So you'll find many food and drink-related words & phrases, including:
Names of Topping Ingredients for Smoothie Bowls
Health & Nutritional Related Words & Meanings list
Verbs in the Imperative form for Giving Instructions, Directions, Advice, Tips, Suggestions
Practise & Review Your Present Simple Tense
The Best Part of Making Your Smoothie Bowl
The last step of making your smoothie bowl – and often people’s favourite part – is adding your toppings.
Here is when you really get creative.
Arrange your toppings however you like, but first you need to decide what to use.
2. Food Vocabulary Health & Nutrition Words/Meanings List
Words /Part of Speech / Meaning
1. layer (verb) > arrange a thin layer of one thing on top of the other
2. nutritious (adjective) > substances from food that body needs to keep healthy
3. superfood (noun) > food very good for health
4. addition (noun) > to add on
5. fibre (noun) > found in foods like vegetables, fruits,
6. protein (noun) > found in fish, meat, beans, nuts
7. calcium (noun) > for strong teeth & bones e.g. milk & cheese
8. high blood pressure (noun) > a medical condition - hypertension
9. high cholesterol (noun)> cause of heart disease (cholesterol = fat in the body )
10. diabetes (noun) > disease - body can't control sugar level in blood
11.raw(adjective) > not cooked
12.dairy (noun) foods > made from milk, e.g. cream, butter
13.tangy (adjective) > a pleasant sharp & strong taste
You can use many more toppings but here are 5 of the most popular ones:
-Granola
-Chia Seeds
-Shredded Coconut
-Goji Berries
-Raw Cacao Chips
1. Granola
Granola is an excellent topping to include on the top of your smoothie bowl. But don’t forget about adding it to the bottom of the bowl or the middle if you enjoy layering them.
Granola can be a little high in calories and fat, but that depends on the quantity and if it's home made.
A cup of standard granola can be up to 600 calories, so definitely be careful how much you add.
You can make your own granola easily by choosing
-rolled oats,
-nuts,
-seeds, and
-dried fruit if you like.
2. Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are very nutritious and a wonderful addition to any smoothie bowl.
They are considered as a superfood, so you know they’re good for you!
These also may contain a lot of calories, which is why only a sprinkle is used as a topping.
Chia seeds have fibre, protein, selenium, copper, calcium, iron, and magnesium.
They also add a beautiful effect when topping a smoothie bowl.
3. Shredded Coconut
Shredded coconut is another popular topping for smoothie bowls.
It is a low-calorie option with just 100 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrates in 3 tablespoons, though you can easily use less than this.
Shredded coconut can add a sweet flavour to a tangy smoothie bowl, along with brightening up the appearance of the top.
It also gives the bowl a nice tropical flavour, which is perfect for the summertime feel.
4. Goji Berries
Goji berries add a bright red and orange colour to your smoothie bowl, along with a delicious sweet taste you can't quite get with other fruit.
The goji berry comes from China, and *is often found at health food stores and Asian food markets in the U.S. and other countries.
Grammar Check!
*is found = Present Simple Passive form
It is excellent for helping with age-related eye conditions, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Get a bag of these berries and sprinkle some on top of your favorite smoothie bowl.
5. Raw Cacao Chips
Cacao chips and nibs are small pieces of chocolate in their pure form.
This chocolate is raw and organic without any additives chemicals, or unnecessary sugar added.
.
They taste a little more bitter than your traditional chocolate chips.
But they don’t have the added dairy and other ingredients that unsettle your tummy.
As a flavour additive, they are ideal for dessert-based smoothie bowls.
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Let's Test Your Knowledge!
1. What are the 5 most popular toppings for smoothie bowls?
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2. How can you make your own granola? What are the 4 ingredients you can use?
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3. What are cacao chips?
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