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- 3. To scrape a food by rubbing it hard against a surface with protruding holes.
- 4. Vital and indispensable liquid needed to transport nutrients and regulate body temperature.
- 6. To carefully remove the outer layer, skin, or tough peel of a fruit or vegetable.
- 8. A leafy green vegetable that forms the crispy base of most fresh salads.
- 11. Chemical substances contained in foods that our body absolutely needs to function.
- 13. Organic compounds that the body needs in small amounts to function and grow.
- 16. Sugar molecules that act as the main source of energy for the body.
- 18. Sweet and fleshy products of plants, like apples or oranges, often squeezed for their juice
- 19. Plant-based foods like carrots or broccoli that provide essential vitamins and minerals
- 20. A versatile, starchy tuber vegetable widely used in cooking around the world.
- 24. Process of providing enough water or liquids to a living organism.
- 25. Set of habits and cleaning techniques practiced to maintain health and prevent diseases.
- 26. The specific set of foods and drinks that a person habitually consumes.
- 27. Culinary term for leafy green vegetables, like spinach or lettuce, used in healthy diets.
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- 1. To apply pressure to a fruit or object to extract the liquid or juice inside.
- 2. To increase in size and develop through natural biological processes.
- 5. A round, crisp fruit that comes in red, green, or yellow, rich in fiber and nutrients.
- 7. Cessation of physical activity to allow the body and muscles to recover.
- 9. A red, juicy fruit often treated as a vegetable in cooking, essential for salads and sauces.
- 10. Process of joining, incorporating, or combining two or more cooking ingredients.
- 12. Biological process where cells absorb nutrients from food in order to grow.
- 14. Essential molecules for body structure that are packed with amino acids.
- 15. An orange root vegetable that is crunchy, sweet, and excellent for eye health.
- 16. The voluntary action of eating, drinking, or ingesting food items.
- 17. A dark green leafy vegetable famous for being rich in iron and nutrients.
- 18. The voluntary process by which we obtain, prepare, and ingest our food.
- 20. To take action beforehand to stop a disease or health issue from happening.
- 21. Biological need to sleep in order to fully restore the body and mind.
- 22. Planned and structured bodily movement designed to improve physical fitness.
- 23. A round citrus fruit known for its high vitamin C content and sweet juice.
