Nutrition And Diet

noun a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet, characterized by neurological symptoms and heart failure

• Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine in the diet.
• My grandma used to tell me to eat my vegetables so I wouldn't get beriberi.
• I heard that skipping meals can give you beriberi, so make sure you eat regularly.
• In a metaphorical sense, neglecting self-care can lead to a form of 'beriberi' in terms of mental health.

noun a person who prepares food for eating

verb to prepare food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients

• The chef will cook a five-course meal for the gala event.
• I can cook up some pasta for dinner if you'd like.
• Let's cook some burgers on the grill for the barbecue.
• She knows how to cook up a plan to get what she wants.

verb to have given food to someone or something

adjective past tense of the verb 'feed', meaning having been given food

• The animals on the farm are fed twice a day with a balanced diet.
• I always make sure my dog is fed before I eat my own meals.
• I'm so hungry, I need to get fed ASAP.
• The media fed false information to the public, causing widespread panic.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of vegetables

• Lachanophobia is a serious condition that can greatly impact a person's quality of life.
• I heard Sarah has lachanophobia, so she never eats vegetables.
• I can't stand broccoli either, it's like my own little lachanophobia.
• His fear of failure was like a deep-rooted lachanophobia, holding him back from pursuing his dreams.

noun A protein shake is a drink that contains a high amount of protein, typically used for muscle recovery and growth.

• After my workout, I like to replenish my muscles with a protein shake.
• I always have a protein shake after hitting the gym.
• I chug a protein shake post-gym sesh.
• His words were like a protein shake for my soul, giving me strength and nourishment.

noun a type of diabetes that typically develops in adulthood, often related to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise

• Adult-onset diabetes, also known as type 2 diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects how your body metabolizes sugar.
• My doctor told me that I have adult-onset diabetes, but with proper diet and exercise, I can manage it well.
• I never thought I would be dealing with adult-onset diabetes at this age, it's a real wake-up call.
• Dealing with adult-onset diabetes feels like a constant battle, but I'm determined to stay healthy.