We have created this dictionary of healthy foods to explain the meaning of these beneficial foods to you.
Balsamic vinegar
a dark sweet Italian vinegar, stored in barrels (round wooden containers) to give it a particular taste
Example: We use balsamic vinegar, for example, in various salads.
en: balzamikový ocot
canned vegetables
Food preserved by canning. Canned vegetables are a convenient effect way of preserving vegetables for consumption when they are not readily available.
Example: The best canned vegetables are tomatoes, beans, corn, peas, pumpkin and carrots. Each of these vegetables is healthy, inexpensive and taste great when they're canned. They are also very easy to prepare.
en: konzervovaná zelenina
Extra virgin olive oil
the highest quality of olive oil, made from the first pressing of the olives
Example: Olive oil is widely used in the kitchen, whether in salads or various other dishes as a base.
en: extra panenský olivový olej
Flaxseed
the small seed of flax used especially as a source of oil
Example: the small seed of flax used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient, and as a dietary supplement
en: ľanové semiačka
Mustard
a yellow substance with a hot taste made from the seeds of a plant
Example: Mustard is eaten, especially with meat, in small amounts.
en: horčica
Peanut butter
a soft food made by crushing peanuts that you usually spread on bread
Example: The sweet and salty combo of peanut butter and chocolate make the cake irresistible.
en: arašidové maslo
Pickles
a cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or salt water
Example: Pickles are a great complement to various kinds of food.
en: kyslé uhorky
Pumpkin seed
the edible seed of a pumpkin
Example: Pumpkin seeds are used in soups, salads.
en: tekvicové semienka
Rice milk
Rice milk is a plant milk made from rice.
Example: Rice milk is good for people who are vegan or lactose intolerant.
en: ryžové mlieko
Soy sauce
a dark brown sauce made from soya beans
Example: We use soy sauce in various dishes as a flavoring.
en: sójová omáčka
Whole - grain bread
bread baked with whole- grain flour
Example: Whole - grain bread is an amazing healthy substitute for wheat bread.
en: celozrnný chlieb
Wild rice
a tall aquatic grass, Zizania auquatica; the grain of this plant, used for food
Example: The stem of the plant is used as a vegetable.
