Kinds of Food
Turned into ice, or preserved by freezing.
Frozen
The oval object with a hard shell that is produced by female birds, especially chickens, eaten as food.
Egg.
The flesh of an animal when it is used for food.
Meat.
One of the many substances found in food such as meat, cheese, fish, or eggs, that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong.
Protein.
Containing strong flavors from spices. Hot.
Spicy.
A plant with large, green leaves, eaten uncooked in salads. It's one of the ingredients of a Big Mac.
Lettuce.
Foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese.
Dairy.
One of several substances, such as sugar or starch, that provide the body with energy, or foods containing these substances such as bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice.
Carbohydrates / Carbs.
Bought or found in a finished form and available to use or consume immediately.
Ready-made.
A small bean grown originally in Asia, used as a food for people and animals. It's a great source of protein, and provides the most consumed vegetable oil in Brazil.
Soy / Soybean.
Food that has not had any of its natural features taken away or any artificial substances added.
Whole food.
Any of a group of natural substances that are necessary in small amounts for the growth and good health of the body. Some people take supplements to get all of them. Oranges are a great source of the C type.
Vitamins.
The type of food that can change your state of mind.
Mood food.
A vegetable that is usually green, red, or yellow, has a rounded shape, and is hollow with seeds in the middle. It is a popular topping on pizza, although some people don't like it.
Pepper / Bell Pepper.
A food made from flour, water, and usually yeast, mixed together and baked.
Bread.
A condition that makes a person become sick or develop skin or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods or been near certain substances.
Allergy.
Food that is cooked and sold by a restaurant or store to be eaten elsewhere.
Take-out.
A soft, pale food that has very little flavor but is high in protein, made from the seed of the soya plant.
Tofu.
Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal.
Dessert.
Containing only a small amount of fat.
Low-fat.