devoid
(to lack or be without something that is necessary or usual)
nutritious
wholesome
to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad:
abstain
He took a vow to abstain from smoking.
to eat something by taking a lot of small bites:
nibble
Do you have some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up?
dependent
reliant
(needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed)
something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people's attention or interest temporarily, especially to make them buy something:
gimmick
A publicity gimmick.
to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something
refrain
Please refrain from talking during the lecture.
beneficial
therapeutic
to start eating something eagerly
tuck in
(judging by the way they tucked into their dinner, they must have been very hungry)
to eat or drink something quickly
gulp down
He hardly has time to gulp down a piece of pizza
to make someone feel very tired
tire out
to allow yourself to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink:
overindulge
designed by nature
genetically programmed
harmful
detrimental
to experience and show a strong feeling of anger, especially suddenly
to throw a tantrum
My mother threw a tantrum when she saw what a mess we'd made of her kitchen
vulnerable
susceptible
to cook a meal or a dish quickly
whip up
to have a very strong feeling of wanting something:
crave
I always crave sweets.
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