VEGAN DIET

1.       Which of these foods do you think a vegetarian would eat?

beans, duck, lettuce, peaches, cereals, seeds, prawns, salmon, sausages, strawberries, ice-cream, vegetables, grains, nuts, fruits

2.       Vocabulary

reduce the consumption of …

for the sake of …

a diet high in / low in…

veg

plant-based food

benefit
beneficial

go vegan

fiber

research

average

BMI (body mass index)

skinny

dairy products

increased cholesterol levels

risk of heart disease

eliminate (cut out)

nutrient

develop a deficiency for …

supplements

intake of …

whole grains

3.       Read the article and answer the questions.

·         What does a vegan diet consist of?

·         Why do many people think that we should reduce consumption of animals and animal products?

·         Is a vegan diet always healthy?

·         What are the benefits of the “right” vegan diet?

·         What diseases are associated with a high-fat diet?

·         Why do vegans sometimes need to take supplements?

·         Is coconut oil healthy?

·         How much meat do we need according to the article?

4.       Answer the questions.

·         Has this article made you change your mind about a vegan diet?

·         Would you like to cut down on anything?

·         Do you think you need to cut out any foods from your diet?

·         How often do you eat meat?

·         Do you prefer whole grains or regular grains?

·         Do you think you have a balanced diet?
·         Do you know anyone who has gone vegan? Why did they do it?
·         What do you know about BMI? Have you ever calculated your body mass index?
·         Do you know any vegan recipes?

Homework

Watch the video and write down the recipe