{"id":443,"date":"2024-07-14T18:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\/?p=443"},"modified":"2024-07-14T16:00:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T07:00:06","slug":"english-tea-time-23-a-healthy-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/14\/english-tea-time-23-a-healthy-change\/","title":{"rendered":"English Tea Time #23 &#8211; A Healthy Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello there! In this week&#8217;s newsletter, I&#8217;d like to talk about healthy eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part-time Job Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, a quick update on my efforts to find <a href=\"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/07\/english-tea-time-22-real-world-language\/\">a part-time job to immerse me in the Japanese language<\/a>. I made <strong>a CV<\/strong> <em>(a resume)<\/em>, got passport pictures taken, and signed up at my local &#8220;Hello Work&#8221; job centre. Unfortunately, the only work they could offer me was cleaning apartments when people move out. I don&#8217;t think my Japanese skills would improve very much doing that kind of work. \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Personal ChefGPT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve been worried about my health lately because I only ever eat cheese on toast or instant noodles for lunch. I decided it was time to start eating healthily. Of course, I can&#8217;t afford a personal chef, so I asked ChatGPT for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-2024-07-14-152423.png?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-2024-07-14-152423.png?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-2024-07-14-152423.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-2024-07-14-152423.png?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-2024-07-14-152423.png?w=1531&amp;ssl=1 1531w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>I put too many basil leaves on my Caprese Salad \ud83d\ude00<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Five Healthy Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ChatGPT gave me a list of ingredients and cooking instructions for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chicken and Avocado Salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuna and Vegetable Wrap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick Stir-Fry Tofu and Vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soba Noodle Salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caprese Salad with a Japanese Twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took me ages to find everything I needed in the Japanese supermarket, and in the end, I bought too much! What ChatGPT didn&#8217;t tell me was I needed to pay attention to expiry or &#8220;best before&#8221; dates. I had to eat all the vegetables before they went bad. \ud83d\ude05 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, I&#8217;m learning how to cook, and eating healthier foods. I wonder, are you good cook? What do you usually have for lunch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">British English<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some useful English phrases you can use to talk about <strong>healthy eating<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An apple a day keeps the doctor away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are what you eat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to get your five a day. (= five portions of fruit and vegetables.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt for whole grains over refined grains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut down on sugary drinks and snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to drink plenty of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A balanced diet is the key to a healthy life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderation is the key to healthy eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose lean proteins for a healthier diet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid processed foods as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking from scratch is healthier and more satisfying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portion control helps maintain a healthy weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Worksheets and Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I finish my cup of tea, I want to show you what I&#8217;ve made since the last newsletter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Videos:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speaking Skills<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tSmjx78M3nc?si=TSXapIi7uENk-t8j\">Help Someone Use a Smartphone in English!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Worksheets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Speaking Skills<\/strong>:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/courses\/speaking_skills\/conversational_english\">Conversational English: Teaching Smartphone Basics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/news\/2024_07_07_snake_dies_after_bitten_by_man\">Snake dies after bitten by man<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>True Story:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/courses\/true_stories\/the_fake_moon_rock_in_a_dutch_museum\">The fake moon rock in a Dutch museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of those catches your eye? \ud83d\udc41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Lessons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m still offering <a href=\"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/services\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/services\">private lessons<\/a>. If you have any suggestions on how I can make my services more appealing, please let me know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facebook Group <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/nicksenglishgroup\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/nicksenglishgroup\">Nick&#8217;s English Group<\/a> on Facebook is still growing! \ud83d\ude0d We now have 146 members. Please check it out if you haven&#8217;t already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behind the Scenes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m looking forward to watching the Euro 2024 football final between England and Spain. It starts at 4am for me so I hope I can wake up in time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Chinese!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m still using the &#8220;Hello Chinese&#8221; app for a few minutes every day, but my mind is a <strong>sieve<\/strong> <em>(a kitchen strainer)<\/em>! New words go in one ear and out the other! I think it&#8217;s really difficult to learn a new language if you&#8217;re not seeing and hearing it every day, wouldn&#8217;t you agree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap-up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s it! Thank you for joining me for tea! If you&#8217;re enjoying my blog and would like to get new posts in your email, please <a href=\"#subscribe-blog\">subscribe<\/a>. If you have friends who might like these posts, please share <a href=\"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nicksenglish.com\/blog\">this link<\/a> with them. I really appreciate it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the best,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nick<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello there! In this week&#8217;s newsletter, I&#8217;d like to talk about healthy eating. Part-time Job Search Firstly, a quick update on my efforts to find a part-time job to immerse me in the Japanese language. 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