Healthy Food

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