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Vocabulary(Food & Health): How to Make a Healthy Smoothie Bowl

Updated: Jul 22

How you can learn new Food & Health related vocabulary


Learn names of ingredients that you can use to make a healthy smoothie.

As you read through this post look out for new words food & health related new vocabulary that you can add to your list of everyday English words that you can use in your conversations.



How to make a healthy smoothie bowl - vocabulary


A smoothie (or acai) bowl can be delicious and healthy at the same time. In fact it's really up to you as you can control what goes into your smoothie.






Food & Health Vocabulary - Word List

- Words / Parts of Speech / Meaning

Food &  Health Vocabulary
Make a healthy smoothie.

1. in fact (idiom) = actually

​2. up to (prep.) = ​responsibility

3. consider (v.) = think about

4. nutrients (n.) = substance that animals / animal need to grow and live

5. low in fat = low-fat (adj.);small amount of fat


6. calories (n.) = measurement for energy a type of food has

7. fibre (n.) = substance in food e.g. fruit, vegetables, etc.

8. concerned (adj.) = worried

9. alternative (adj.) = a method / plan you can use instead of the other one

10. regular (adj.) = usual

11. as much = the same

12. plant-based (adj.) = made completely from plants

13. boost (v.) = improve something

14. thickening (adj.) = to make something thicker

15. metabolism (n.) = chemical process in body to turn food into energy and growth

16. -flavoured (suffix) e.g. chocolate-flavoured milk = milk with taste of chocolate

17. increase (v.) = to make more in amount



Tip 1 - Use Fruit That is Low in Fat, But High in Nutrients


Use any fruit you like in your smoothie bowl. But if you are really going for the healthy choice, consider the nutrients of the fruit you are adding.


For example, strawberries are a popular choice for these bowls. They are full of vitamins and nutrients. Among them are vitamin C, folate, iodine, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids (these are names of vitamins and nutrients).


Strawberries are also extremely low in fat and calories.

Bananas are rich in fibre.
Bananas help thicken up your smoothie bowl.

Bananas are another good choice.


Rich in fibre, it also helps to thicken up your smoothie.










Tip 2 - Go With Low-Fat Toppings


Granola
Granola may be a little high in calories.

Choose your toppings wisely.


Concerned with the fat or calorie content?


You might want to stay away from store- bought granola.


While healthy, it can be a little high in calories.





berries
Healthy and low-fat options.




Some healthy and low-fat topping alternatives are berries, chia seeds, or pomegranate seeds.











Tip 3 - Choose Your Liquids


You don't need to add as much liquid for a smoothie bowl but choose something that won't add on even more sugar.


Fruit juice is great, but it can be high in sugar, which you might not want.


Try just adding plain water instead.

Healthier milk alternatives.
Healthier options - almond or non-fat cow's milk

If adding a milk-based liquid, go with almond milk or non-fat cow’s milk.



And choose Greek yogurt over regular yogurt.







Tip 4 - Add Plant-Based Milk Powder


You also need a thickening protein when preparing your smoothie bowl so that it is easy to eat with a spoon instead of drinking it from a straw.


Plant-based milk powder is one of the best thickening proteins you can use!


Healthy alternatives.
Plant-based milk powder.


This also boosts your energy and metabolism, plus it’s super low in fat compared to other thickening additives.




Add a little vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate-flavoured milk powder to the blender when preparing your smoothie.


This is to increase its protein and nutrition at the same time. You will be amazed by what a difference that makes.





We hope you've enjoyed reading how to make a healthy smoothie bowl and some new vocabulary you can use in your conversations.



Thanks so much & Happy Learning!


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