IELTS - talking about food and diet

maintain 

occasions 

fantastic 

recipes 

restaurant

from scratch

cooking

dishes

diet 

prepares 

wholesome 

fast food

unhealthy

in the kitchen

nutritious

 

1. What sorts of food do you like eating most? [Why?]

I love my mother's _______ and prefer home-cooked meals. She is a _______ cook, and I adore everything she makes. We frequently order from the Chinese and Indian menus when we eat out. However, I prioritise eating at home because it is nutrient-rich and helps me _________ a healthy weight.

2. Who normally does the cooking in your home?

In my home, my mother ________ the meals, and as I've already mentioned, she's a fantastic cook. My mother is the only person who stays at home and she loves cooking. My older sister Kriti occasionally helps my mum _________. I, on the other hand, am in charge of daily grocery shopping. 

3. Do you watch cookery programmes on TV? [Why/Why not?]

Not much, in my opinion. I rarely watch TV shows and prefer to use my laptop to watch movies. I occasionally watch shows on travelling and cooking. I think I enjoy watching sports or chat shows on television more than I do _______.

4. In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home? [Why?]

I enjoy eating at home. Food that is made _______ has a higher nutritional value and provides more options. It is less expensive and more hygienic. However, whenever we have a special event to celebrate, we prefer to eat at a _______. My father and I frequently urge my mother to go to a restaurant on special _______ like wedding anniversaries and birthdays because doing so gives her plenty of opportunity to socialise rather than spending it in the kitchen.

5. What do you think of fast food?

Nowadays, everyone prioritises fast food over home-cooked meals, especially youngsters, because the spices in _______ fulfil their taste buds. However, because they were prepared with bad oil, they are ________. It contains a lot of processed preservatives and components, as well as a lot of sugar, salt, and saturated or trans fats. We all understand that fast food is frequently not very _______.

6. Do you have a healthy diet?

I do care about my health, so I make an effort to eat ________ foods like fruits and vegetables. I also plan a balanced ________ that I keep to strictly. I make an effort to eat nutritious things like fruits, vegetables, low-fat, and low-carbohydrate _______. Additionally, avoid fast meals and junk food because they are unhealthy.