I TRY NOT TO EAT OILY FOOD BECAUSE IT UPSETS MY STOMACH

Some people enjoy fried or greasy food, but for others, oily meals can cause discomfort. When we say “I try not to eat oily food because it upsets my stomach,” we explain a personal habit and a reason. In this topic, we focus on how to express preferences, habits, and causes using simple present and verbs like try, avoid, and upset.

We also learn to give reasons using “because” and talk about health-related choices.

🔹 Examples:

I try not to eat fast food because it makes me feel tired.
She avoids oily dishes because of her diet.
He doesn’t eat fried chicken because it gives him stomach pain.

📘 GRAMMAR: Talking about habits and reasons

We use the present simple to talk about habits and preferences.

Structure:

Subject + verb (base form or -s for he/she/it)

We use “try not to” to express effort to avoid something.

I try not to eat oily food.
She tries not to drink soda.

To explain a reason, we use “because + sentence”

I avoid fries because they are too greasy.
He doesn’t eat chips because they upset his stomach.

We can also use modal verbs:

You should eat lighter meals.
You mustn’t eat so much oil.
You can try grilled food instead.

📘 VOCABULARY (10 words):

Oily – full of oil or grease.
Upset – to cause discomfort or pain (especially in the stomach).
Stomach – the part of the body where food is digested.
Avoid – to stay away from something.
Try – to make an effort to do something.
Greasy – similar to oily; with too much oil or fat.
Healthy – good for your body.
Fried – cooked in hot oil.
Snack – a small amount of food between meals.
Diet – the kind of food a person eats regularly.

📘 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

I try not to eat oily food.
It upsets my stomach.
I feel sick after eating greasy meals.
I prefer grilled or baked food.
You should eat lighter meals.

📘 SENTENCES:

Positive:

I eat fruits and vegetables every day.
She prefers food that is not fried.
We will cook something healthy tomorrow.

Negative:

I don’t eat oily food.
Fried chicken doesn’t help my digestion.
You shouldn’t eat too much fat.

Questions:

Do you eat oily food often?
Why do you avoid fried food?
Can we cook something light today?

Answers:

No, I try to avoid it.
Because it makes my stomach hurt.
Yes, let’s make grilled vegetables.

📘 CONVERSATION:

Mia: Are you going to eat the fried noodles?

Leo: No, I try not to eat oily food.

Mia: Why not? They taste so good!

Leo: They upset my stomach. I feel heavy and tired afterward.

Mia: I see. What do you prefer to eat?

Leo: I like grilled chicken and steamed vegetables.

Mia: That’s healthy. Maybe I’ll try that too next time.

Leo: Great! Your stomach will thank you.

📘 READING:

Julia used to love fried snacks. She ate fries, fried chicken, and chips every day. But after some time, she started feeling sick. Her stomach hurt, and she had no energy. Julia went to the doctor. The doctor said, “You should stop eating oily food. It upsets your stomach.” Julia listened. Now she eats baked potatoes, grilled fish, and fresh salads. She feels better and has more energy.

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