The health benefits of apples ⏲️ 6 Minute English

As the proverb says: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We’ll hear from an expert about the latest research on the benefit of apples and teach you related vocabulary to help you talk about this topic.
❓❓❓ This week's question:
Over the centuries, hundreds of different apple varieties have been grown in orchards up and down the country, some with quite unusual names. So, which of the following is the name of a real type of English apple?
a) a Taylor’s gold
b) a Golden pippin
c) a Black Worcester
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary:
✔️proverb - short sentence or expression giving some well-known, traditional advice or common sense
✔️peckish - slightly hungry
✔️exotic - unusual and exciting, often because it comes from a far away place
✔️trim the waistline - keep a healthy body weight with no extra fat around the waist
✔️versatile - able to be used for many purposes, or in many different ways
✔️in good shape - in a good state of health; in a good condition
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📍VOCABULARY IN THIS VIDEO “ The health benefits of apples”📍 1. Orchards: an area of land where fruit trees (but not orange trees or other citrus trees) are grown => An apple/cherry orchard 2. Flavonoids = bioflavonoid: a substance in fruit and vegetables that may help protect people against some types of cancer or heart disease 3. Blueberries: the dark blue fruit of a bush thatis grown in North America, similar to a bilberry 4. Exotic: unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a tropical country: => Exotic flowers/food/designs 5. Grating: A grating sound is unpleasant and annoying. 6. Porridge: a thick, soft food made from oats boiled in milk or water, eaten hot for breakfast 7. Proverb: short sentence or expression giving some well-known, traditional advice or common sense 8. Peckish: slightly hungry 9. Exotic: unusual and exciting, often because it comes from a faraway place 10. Trim the waistline: keep a healthy body weight with no extra fat around the waist 11. Versatile: able to be used for many purposes, or in many different ways 12. In good shape: in a good state of health; in a good condition 13. Up and down (idiom): sometimes happy and sometimes sad 14. Apple crumble and custard! 02/24/2023 🌱ALL THE BEST FOR YOU! 🌱

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Vocabulary from this video BBC 6 minute English "Health benefits of apples": 1) Proverb (n) - a short sentence or expression giving helpful well-known advice or common sense. Exp: Actions speak louder than words - It means that what people do is more important than what they say. Don't judge a book by its cover - It advises people not to form opinions about others based on how they look. An apple a day keeps the doctor away = Fresh fruit is good for you. 2) Orchard (n) - an area of land where fruit trees are grown except orange trees or other citrus trees Exp: an apple orchard; At the moment, hundreds of different apple varieties have been grown in orchards up and down the country. 3) Flavonoid (n) - a substance in fruit or vegetables that may help reduce blood pressure, and improve brain and heart health. Exp: Apple skins are full of good stuff including fibre, vitamins, and especially flavonoids which can improve people's blood flow, and boost their brain and heart health. 4) Peckish (adj) - slightly hungry; wanting or needing food. Exp: I am a bit peckish, I want to eat something. 5) Trim the waistline (phrasal verb) - to keep a healthy body weight with no extra fat around the waistline Waistline (n) - the measured size of the waist; Trim (v) - to make something tidier Exp: Apples also help trim the waistline. 6) Exotic (adj) - unusual and exciting, often because of coming from a faraway place, especially a tropical country. Exp: exotic flowers or exotic food, exotic fruit such as blueberries, banana smoothies. 7) Versatile (adj) - (related to things) able to be used for many different purposes or in many different ways. Exp: Apples are versatile. They can be used in baking, grating into porridge, and slicing with yoghurt. - In relation to people, able to turn easily and successfully from one task or activity or job to another. Exp: He is so versatile, he will easily get another job. 8) Grate (v) - to rub into small pieces Exp: They grate apples into the porridge. 9) In good shape (expression) - healthy or in good condition. Applied paragraph: Are apples really good for people? In my opinion, I think apples can bring many health benefits to people, as the well-known proverb goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Scientific research shows that apple skins are full of good nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and especially flavonoids. Flavonoids are chemical compounds that can help people reduce blood pressure and improve brain and heart health, making them useful in preventing certain types of cancer and heart disease. Therefore, instead of opting for exotic fruits like blueberries or banana smoothies, you can grab an apple for a healthy snack when you feel peckish. Apples are incredibly versatile and can be eaten in many ways, such as snacking on them, grating them into porridge, or baking them in pies. In addition, some people believe that eating apples can help trim their waistline and keep them in good shape. To sum up, apples are not only healthy but also delicious, making them a great option for a nutritious snack or addition to a meal. Bringing apples to the office for lunch can be a smart choice for anyone looking to improve their health and maintain a balanced diet. With their versatility and numerous health benefits, apples are a great choice for anyone looking for a quick and easy snack that will keep them feeling full and satisfied throughout the day. Many thanks for the video. Have a great weekend.

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Are apples really good for people? In my opinion, i think apples can bring many health benefits to people, as the well known proverb goes “ an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Scientific research shows that apple skins are full of good nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and especially flavonoids. Flavonoids are chemical compounds that can help people reduce blood pressure and improve brain and heart health, making them useful in preventing types of cancer and heart disease. Therefore, instead of opting for exotic fruits like blueberries or banana smoothies, you can grab an apple for a healthy snack when you feel peckish. Apples are incredibly versatile and can be eaten in many ways, such as snacking on them, grating them into porridge, or baking them in pies. In addition, some people believe that eating apples can help trim their waistline and keep them in good shape. To sum up, apples are not only healthy but also delicious, making them a great option for a snack or addition to a meal. Bringing apples to the office for lunch can be a smart choice for anyone looking for improving their health and maintaining a balanced diet. With versatility, apples are a great choice for anyone looking for a quick and easy snack that will keep them feel full and satisfied throughout the day

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New vocab: Trim the waistline: keep a healthy body weight with no extra fat around the waist Exotic(a): unusual and exciting Versatile(a): used for different purposes Peckish(a): slightly hungry Be in good shape: be healthy/in good condition Apple does wonders for health: - improve the blood flow - boost the brain - trim the waistline

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FUN FACT: / Apples have a natural waxy layer. Once they are picked they are thoroughly washed and the natural layer is gone so to prevent apples from drying* up they spray them with a "synthetic" wax to make up for the lost natural waxy layer./ This is why you have wax on your apples. Wax is not digestible = it just comes through us and say bye bye later on. I still wish I would not have to eat it but... hard not to... It takes a lot of work with a scourer and hot water, planting your own tree, etc. Hopefully the wax is not that bad and is not soaked in chemicals that would collect in our bodies/ Something I have read from google so you can do your own research if you are interested more about it/ *( if you have ever eaten a dry orange you probably know what I am talking about ;p )

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