Eating well & diet B1–B2
Talking about habits, health and cutting back.
cut down on — reduceA: Do you want another coffee?
B: No, I'm cutting down on caffeine lately.
put on B2 — gain weightA: You look well!
B: Thanks — I've actually put on a few kilos since I stopped running.
balanced diet — healthy mix of foodA: I'm always tired these days.
B: Maybe you should try eating a more balanced diet.
Cutting back
Sam: I'm trying to cut down on sugar this month.
Jo: Good idea. I cut out fizzy drinks completely.
Sam: I should lay off the biscuits too, really.
Jo: Little by little — it all adds up.
Watching your weight
Jo: I've put on a bit over the holidays.
Sam: Me too. I'm hoping to lose weight before summer.
Jo: Fancy starting a run together?
Sam: Go on then — tomorrow morning?
Staying healthy
Sam: What's your secret? You never seem to get ill.
Jo: A balanced diet, mostly — lots of veg.
Sam: I keep meaning to eat a bit more healthily, really.
Jo: It's the easiest way to stay healthy, honestly.