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VOCABULARY

 hydrated: [adjective] capable of absorbing or taking in water.
Example: In hot weather, keep your body hydrated by drinking lots of water.

 build up: [phrasal verb] to develop.

Example: In business, it is important to build up a good relationship with customers.

 kicking off your day: [verb phrase] starting your day [like starting a football match
by kicking the ball]

Example: Kick off your day with a good breakfast, before you go to school.

 boost your immune system: [verb phrase] to make your body stronger to help it
fight against illness.

Example: A healthy diet of fruit and vegetables, combined with exercise and sleep,
will boost your immune system by making your body strong.

 fight off: [phrasal verb] to resist – in this case, illness.

Example: The soldiers fought off the enemy attack.

 ageing: [noun] the process of becoming old.

Example: There are some skin care products which claim to stop the ageing process.

 antioxidant: [adjective] removing harmful substances from the body.

Example: Vitamin C has antioxidant properties, so it is good to have it in your diet
to prevent illness.

 urinary tract: [noun] the part of the body through which waste liquid passes.

Example: If you have pain when you go to the toilet , it may be a symptom of an

infection of your urinary tract.

 detoxify: [verb] to remove harmful or poisonous substances, in this case from your
liver.

Example: As harmful substances can build up during the night, you can clean your
liver and detoxify it by drinking lemon water in the morning.

ward off: [phrasal verb] to protect or defend yourself against illness or danger.

 Example: She put up her hands to ward off her attacker.