What is this lesson about?

This healthy eating ESL lesson plan helps B1–B2 learners talk naturally about food choices, everyday habits, and realistic nutrition. Students sort foods into Energy, Repair, and Mood categories, challenge common myths, identify foods from short descriptions, and connect diet to daily life. The lesson finishes with a simple healthy-meal task and a short reflection.

What language will students learn?

• Food items & categories: avocado, salmon, yoghurt, nuts, sweet potatoes, chicken, olive oil, lentils, oats, brown rice, tofu, dark chocolate, berries, eggs, leafy greens, beans.

• Descriptors & concepts: whole-grain, fibre-rich, fermented (dairy), plant-based (protein), refined vs whole-grain swaps, food intolerances, simple ingredient choices.

• Functional language: agreeing/partly agreeing, challenging myths, giving examples, describing a quick recipe, explaining reasons and choices.

  
  

How do students practise?

• Warm-up: agree/disagree statements about healthy eating.

• Vocabulary & Speaking: sort foods into Energy / Repair / Mood + discussion.

• Myths: believed / never believed / not sure, with reasons.

• Guess the Food: identify items from short descriptions (whole-grain, fermented, plant-based, etc.).

• Lifestyle Aspects: rate how diet affects focus, sleep, mood, energy, skin/digestion.

• Philosophies: choose one (Balance-first, Plant-forward, Less-processed, Time-smart) and justify.

• Simple Meal Task: name, key ingredients, 3–5 steps, why it’s healthy, quick variations.

• Reflection: practical takeaways.

  
  

Why is this lesson useful?

By the end, students can:

• Discuss healthy habits with clear examples and reasons.

• Use everyday food vocabulary and descriptors naturally.

• Challenge diet myths and explain a simple healthy meal.

• Link food choices to real-life wellbeing (focus, sleep, mood, energy, skin/digestion).

  
  

Who is it for?

Designed for intermediate adult learners (B1–B2) in wellbeing-focused classes, online or in person. Ideal for teachers who want communicative, real-world nutrition talk.