store v.keep or accumulate for future use
Food that needs to be kept fresh can be stored in containers too, meaning less plastic wrap or foil is needed.
consumption n.the act of using, eating, or drinking something
The average daily consumption of fruit and vegetables is around 200 grams.
pastry n.a food made from flour, fat, and water that is mixed together, rolled flat, and baked in the oven
When the pastry is golden and puffed up, take the pie out of the oven.
avoid v.to keep away from
All through lunch he had carefully avoided the subject of the house.
conscious a.awake, thinking, and knowing what is happening around you
My tooth doesn't exactly hurt, but I'm conscious of it.
splurge v.an act of spending money freely or extravagantly
Yet next month we may see a splurge of spending.
weight n.the amount that someone weighs
There was a slight decrease in his weight after a week of dieting.
diet v.to limit the food and/or drink that you have, especially in order to lose weight
You should be able to reduce your weight by careful dieting.
random a.happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan or pattern
He was stopped at the border in a random check.
culprit n.the cause of the problem
Children in this country are getting much too fat, and sugar and sweets are the main culprits.
obese a.extremely fat
In the UK, about one in five women are obese when they become pregnant.
obesity n.the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health
A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to obesity.
sweet tooth n.a strong liking for eating sweet foods
He doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, except at breakfast.
fluffy a.light and full of air
Beat the eggs and sugar together until they are light and fluffy.
fundamental a.being the most basic or most important thing on which other things depend
We need to make fundamental changes in the way we treat our environment.
approach v.to come nearer to something or someone
We could see the train approaching from a distance.
professional a.expert; skilled
He's a runner who's just turned professional.
preheat v.to heat something before using it
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
grease n.oily or fatty matter, in particular
She rubbed some of the grease off her hands onto her shirt.
pastry chef n.a professional cook specializing in making desserts
By the age of ten I was her fully fledged pastry chef.
tedious a.boring; dull
Learning a new computer program can be a tedious process.
reliant a.dependent
The project is heavily reliant on volunteers.
constant a.happens all the time
He has been her constant companion for the last four months.
indulge v.allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something
We had enough time to indulge in a bit of window shopping.
picky a.difficult to please and only likes a small range of things
Everyone knows children are picky eaters.
picky a.difficult to please and only likes a small range of things
Everyone knows children are picky eaters.