THESE TWO FOODS GIVE YOU ENERGY SLOWLY, SO YOU FEEL CALM

 Some foods give you energy very fast, like candy or soda, but then you feel tired quickly. Other foods give you energy slowly. These are better for your body. They help you stay calm, focused, and not too hungry.

Two great examples are oats and sweet potatoes.

• Oats give you energy slowly and help you feel full for a long time.

• Sweet potatoes are full of fiber and vitamins. They give you energy without making you feel heavy or tired.

Eating these foods helps you stay calm during the day.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

   • I eat oats every morning.

   • She likes sweet potatoes with dinner.

2. Present Continuous:

   • I am eating more slow-energy foods now.

   • They are trying sweet potatoes this week.

3. Past Simple:

   • Last week, I ate oats instead of cereal.

   • We cooked sweet potatoes yesterday.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

   • I will eat oats tomorrow before work.

   • She is going to make sweet potato soup.

5. Modals:

   • You should try oats for breakfast.

   • You must eat slowly to feel calm.

   • You can cook sweet potatoes in many ways.

   • You shouldn’t eat too many fast foods.

6. Comparatives & Superlatives:

   • Sweet potatoes are healthier than fries.

   • Oats are one of the best foods for energy.

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

   • I often eat oats before work.

   • He rarely eats sweet foods.

8. Prepositions:

   • Put honey on your oats.

   • We eat sweet potatoes with lunch.

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VOCABULARY

1. Oats – a grain used in breakfast foods like oatmeal

2. Sweet potato – a healthy orange vegetable with natural sugar

3. Energy – the strength to do things

4. Fiber – helps with digestion and feeling full

5. Vitamin – something in food that helps your body work

6. Slowly – not fast, over time

7. Calm – relaxed, not nervous

8. Full – not hungry anymore

9. Snack – a small meal between main meals

10. Balanced – having the right mix of things (like food groups)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• This food gives you energy slowly.

• You feel calm and full after eating.

• Try oats in the morning.

• Sweet potatoes are great for lunch.

• Eat slowly and feel better.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• Oats give me energy for many hours.

• Sweet potatoes are good for my body.

Negative:

• I don’t like to eat fast food often.

• He doesn’t feel good after eating candy.

Questions:

• Do you eat foods that give you slow energy?

• Why are oats a good choice for breakfast?

Answers:

• Yes, I eat sweet potatoes and oats every week.

• Because oats help you stay full and calm.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: What do you eat for breakfast?

Leo: I usually eat oats with banana and honey. It gives me energy slowly.

Emma: That sounds good. I get hungry fast when I eat toast.

Leo: Try oats. You feel full and calm for a long time.

Emma: I will try them tomorrow! What about sweet potatoes?

Leo: They’re great too. I bake them and eat them with vegetables.

Emma: Nice! Are they easy to cook?

Leo: Yes, just put them in the oven. Simple and healthy!

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Long READING

Why Slow-Energy Foods Help You Feel Better

My name is Carlos. I used to eat white bread and drink coffee for breakfast. But two hours later, I felt tired and hungry again. My friend told me to try eating oats. I started making oatmeal with fruit. Now, I feel full for many hours and I don’t need snacks. I also started eating sweet potatoes with dinner. They give me energy, and I feel calm after eating.

Next week, I’m going to cook some sweet potato soup for my family. I think they will love it!

Questions:

1. What did Carlos eat before?

2. How did he feel after eating that?

3. What does he eat now for breakfast?

4. What food does he eat with dinner?

5. What will he do next week?

Answers:

1. He ate white bread and coffee.

2. He felt tired and hungry.

3. He eats oatmeal with fruit.

4. He eats sweet potatoes.

5. He will cook sweet potato soup.