healthy eating
[HEL-thee EE-ting]
noun
alimentação saudável
1. the practice of consuming foods and beverages that provide adequate nutrition and promote physical and mental well-being
Healthy eating includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
A alimentação saudável inclui muitas frutas, vegetais e grãos integrais.
2. a lifestyle approach focused on nutritional balance and disease prevention through dietary choices
She started healthy eating to improve her energy levels and overall health.
Ela começou com alimentação saudável para melhorar seus níveis de energia e saúde geral.
3. the habit of avoiding processed foods and focusing on natural, nutrient-dense options
Healthy eating means limiting sugar and sodium intake.
Alimentação saudável significa limitar a ingestão de açúcar e sódio.
In Brazil, healthy eating (alimentação saudável) is increasingly discussed in urban centers and is associated with higher socioeconomic status and wellness culture. The concept gained prominence with the rise of fitness culture and nutritionists as trusted advisors. In the USA, healthy eating is deeply embedded in wellness discourse, marketing, and cultural identity, with significant regional variations in what constitutes 'healthy' (e.g., farm-to-table in California, clean eating in NYC).
NYC Slang
eating clean / being on a health kick / watching what you eat
Related Idioms & Phrases
you are what you eat
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
eat to live, not live to eat
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