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Pre-reading Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What healthy foods are often eaten for lunch?
- Why do some people choose lettuce instead of bread?
Vocabulary:
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- balanced /BAL-uhnst/
[adjective] – containing different types of things in the correct amounts
A balanced meal includes vegetables and protein. - flexible /FLEK-suh-buhl/
[adjective] – able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
A flexible schedule helps workers manage time. - founder /FOUN-der/
[noun] – a person who starts an organization or company
The founder created a healthy food business. - emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/
[verb] – to show that something is very important
The teacher emphasized daily practice. - permission /per-MISH-uhn/
[noun] – official approval to do something
The writer received permission to use the photo.
Article Reading:
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A healthy chicken salad recipe attracted attention in 2026 after being published in the book “Hormone Healthy Eats” in New York. Created by nutrition coach Lauren Chambers, the dish focuses on whole foods and practical preparation. The recipe uses simple ingredients and aims to provide a balanced meal that supports hormone and overall health. Many readers showed interest because the meal is easy to prepare and can be adapted to different preferences.
The dish combines shredded chicken, celery, grapes, pecans, herbs, mayonnaise or yogurt, lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl before being placed in romaine lettuce leaves. Rotisserie chicken may be used for easier cooking. The recipe also works as a sandwich filling or cracker spread, showing its flexible use. Chambers, the founder of So Fresh N So Green, continues to emphasize healthy eating in meal plans and courses. The book was shared with permission from its publisher, reflecting growing public interest in simple wellness meals.
The dish combines shredded chicken, celery, grapes, pecans, herbs, mayonnaise or yogurt, lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl before being placed in romaine lettuce leaves. Rotisserie chicken may be used for easier cooking. The recipe also works as a sandwich filling or cracker spread, showing its flexible use. Chambers, the founder of So Fresh N So Green, continues to emphasize healthy eating in meal plans and courses. The book was shared with permission from its publisher, reflecting growing public interest in simple wellness meals.
Comprehension Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- When was the recipe published?
- Where was the book released?
- Who created the recipe?
- What type of meat is used?
- Name one vegetable in the recipe.
Discussion Questions:
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- Have you ever made chicken salad? If so, how was it prepared? If not, what ingredients would be chosen?
- Have you ever read a health cookbook? If so, what was learned? If not, what topics would be interesting?
- Do you agree that simple meals are better for daily routines?
- What makes a lunch both healthy and enjoyable?
- How can cookbooks influence eating habits?