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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
balanced dietnutritious eatingclean eatingwholesome dietproper nutrition
Antonyms / Antônimos
junk food consumptionpoor eating habitsunhealthy dietfast food diet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alimentação saudável
most common term used in health and wellness contexts
São Paulo
alimentação saudável / comer bem
urban health-conscious communities often use these terms interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
alimentação saudável / vida saudável
often discussed in context of beach culture and fitness
Portugal
alimentação saudável / comer bem
similar usage to Brazil but with European emphasis on Mediterranean diet

Related Words

nutritionwellnessdietwhole foodsnutrientbalanced nutrition

Related Idioms & Phrases

you are what you eat
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
eat to live, not live to eat
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →