Discussing Healthy Ingredient Swaps
Two individuals, possibly with different dietary goals or restrictions, are discussing ways to make classic recipes healthier by substituting ingredients (e.g., using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, whole wheat flour for white flour, sugar alternatives).
两个人,可能具有不同的饮食目标或限制,正在讨论如何通过替换食材来使经典食谱更健康(例如,用希腊酸奶代替酸奶油,全麦面粉代替白面粉,糖替代品)。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
swaps
Swaps means replacing one ingredient with another in a recipe, often to make it healthier. For example, swap sugar for honey. It's useful when discussing recipe changes.
Swaps 指的是在食谱中用一种成分替换另一种成分,通常是为了使其更健康。例如,用蜂蜜替换糖。这在讨论食谱更改时很有用。
whole wheat
Whole wheat refers to flour or noodles made from the entire wheat grain, which is healthier than white flour because it has more nutrients. Use it in baking or pasta for better nutrition.
全麦是指用整个小麦粒制成的面粉或面条,比白面粉更健康,因为它含有更多的营养素。在烘焙或意大利面中使用它可以获得更好的营养。
fiber
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate in foods like vegetables and whole grains that helps with digestion and keeps you full longer. It's important for a healthy diet.
纤维是蔬菜和全谷物等食物中的一种碳水化合物,有助于消化并让你更长时间感到饱腹。它对健康饮食很重要。
texture
Texture means the feel or consistency of food in your mouth, like smooth, crunchy, or chewy. When swapping ingredients, you want to keep a similar texture so the dish tastes good.
口感是指食物在嘴里的感觉或一致性,比如光滑、脆或有嚼劲。当更换食材时,你希望保持相似的口感,这样菜肴才能美味。
part-skim
Part-skim means cheese or milk with some fat removed, making it lower in calories and fat than full-fat versions. It's a healthy choice for recipes with cheese.
部分脱脂是指从奶酪或牛奶中去除部分脂肪,使其比全脂版本热量和脂肪含量更低。这是奶酪食谱的健康选择。
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is a thick, creamy yogurt strained to remove whey, making it high in protein and low in fat. It's great for dips, sauces, or as a sour cream substitute.
希腊酸奶是一种浓稠、奶油状的酸奶,通过过滤去除乳清,使其蛋白质含量高而脂肪含量低。它适合用作蘸酱、酱料或酸奶油的替代品。
lean
Lean means meat with low fat content, like lean ground turkey. Choose lean meats to reduce calories in your meals while keeping flavor.
瘦肉是指脂肪含量低的肉类,比如瘦火鸡绞肉。选择瘦肉可以减少餐食中的热量,同时保持风味。
sneak in
Sneak in means to add something secretly or without others noticing, like adding vegetables to a dish. It's a fun way to make food healthier for picky eaters.
Sneak in 意思是偷偷地或不让别人注意到地添加某物,比如在菜肴中添加蔬菜。这是为挑食者让食物更健康的一种有趣方式。
veggies
Veggies is a casual short form of vegetables. It's commonly used in everyday talk about adding more plants to meals for health benefits.
Veggies 是蔬菜的随意缩写形式。它通常用于日常谈话中,讨论为健康益处向餐食中添加更多植物。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm trying to make my grandma's famous lasagna healthier, but I'm not sure where to start with ingredient swaps.
This sentence uses 'trying to' for expressing effort toward a goal, and 'where to start' for uncertainty. It's useful for starting conversations about improving recipes, showing personal goals in cooking.
这个句子使用“trying to”来表达朝着目标的努力,以及“where to start”来表示不确定性。它有助于开始关于改善食谱的对话,展示烹饪中的个人目标。
That's a great goal, Sarah!
This is a supportive response using 'That's a great goal' to encourage someone. It's simple and positive, perfect for agreeing and motivating in discussions about health or habits.
这是一个使用 'That's a great goal' 来鼓励某人的支持性回应。它简单而积极,非常适合在关于健康或习惯的讨论中表示同意并激励他人。
One of the easiest swaps is using whole wheat lasagna noodles instead of white.
This sentence shows comparison with 'instead of' for substitutions. The structure 'one of the easiest [noun] is [gerund phrase]' is practical for suggesting simple recipe changes.
这个句子展示了使用 'instead of' 进行替换的比较。'one of the easiest [noun] is [gerund phrase]' 结构对于建议简单的食谱变化很实用。
You can use part-skim mozzarella and ricotta instead of full-fat.
Here, 'you can use [something] instead of [something else]' is a common pattern for giving advice on alternatives. It's helpful for recommending healthier options in food talks.
在这里,'您可以使用[某物]代替[其他某物]'是一种常见的模式,用于给出替代建议。在食物讨论中,有助于推荐更健康的选项。
Lean ground turkey or chicken works really well as a substitute for ground beef.
This uses 'works really well as a substitute for' to suggest replacements. The 'or' connects options, making it useful for offering choices in dietary advice.
这使用了‘works really well as a substitute for’来建议替代品。‘or’连接选项,使其在提供饮食建议的选择时非常有用。
You can also sneak in some finely chopped mushrooms to extend the meat and add more veggies without anyone noticing.
This sentence explains a tip with 'to [purpose]' clauses for reasons. 'Sneak in' adds a casual tone; it's great for sharing clever cooking tricks to increase nutrition.
这个句子使用 'to [目的]' 从句解释了一个提示,用于说明原因。'Sneak in' 添加了随意语气;它非常适合分享增加营养的聪明烹饪技巧。
Glad I could help! It's all about finding those small changes that make a big difference over time.
'Glad I could help' is a polite way to end advice. The second part uses 'it's all about [gerund]' for general truths, useful for summarizing healthy eating principles.
‘Glad I could help’ 是结束建议的礼貌方式。第二部分使用 ‘it's all about [动名词]’ 来表达一般真理,有助于总结健康饮食原则。