English collocations_Eating (Hungarian)

My mother radically changed her eating habits a few years ago

eat less food and healthier food

Sometimes she would try to go on a diet (eat less food and healthier food), but it would never last.

But now she understands how unhealthy processed foods are – they’re full of food additives (chemicals added to food) that contribute to weight gain and heart problems.

meals that are healthy and nutritious

She doesn’t buy organic food because she thinks the prices are outrageous

she stocks up on fresh produce (fresh fruits and vegetables) so that she can grab an apple or some veggies when she wants a quick snack

fresh fruits and vegetables

omething small and fast to eat

She has also learned to eat in moderation and watch her portion sizes (how much food you take).

She has also learned to eat in moderation and watch her portion sizes (how much food you take).

a thick soup with lots of flavors and ingredients

My brother, who has a healthy appetite (the capacity to eat a lot), had a second helping (a second portion) – but I found the stew so filling that I could barely finish my bowl.

I found the stew so filling that I could barely finish my bowl.

when you get sick because of contaminated food

I told her to eat light meals (small meals) during the day so that she doesn’t spoil her appetite for dinner (“spoiling your appetite” means eating food earlier, and then not being hungry for a meal later).