CROSSROADS Language StudioÊs Newsletter J une,une , 2022

The history of yeast dates backthousands of years with records showing
ancient Egyptians using yeast, albeit
unknowingly, to make flat bread tastier andrise more when baking. It wasn’t, however,until the early 19th century when a French
scientist found the connection between yeast
and a fermentation process in beer and wine
production.

In the mid-18th century, yeast liquid wassold by beer breweries for commercial
baking purposes. Later on, compressed yeast
was developed - a dry block of hops, rye andmalt containing yeast cultures - and quickly
became the main source of yeast for baking.
EllaAttempts to isolate and purify specific yeast
culture from other unwanted microbes werequickly abandoned, as sterile yeast would
Janisyield less tasty products.
With such a long history and relationshipwith humans, yeast’s benefits to our bodyare well understood.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast is rich inhigh quality protein and B vitamins (B1, B2,B3, B5, B6, B7, B9), except B12, the lack ofwhich leads to fatigue and anaemia. It also
contains many important minerals, such as
chromium, selenium, iron, zinc, potassium
and magnesium. It’s particularly rich inchromium, which helps maintain optimal
blood sugar levels; good news for people with
type-II diabetes.

It is a potent probiotic, helping with abalance of good bacteria in our stomach andintestines. It increases enzymes in the gut,helping to prevent or relieve diarrhoea andprotects the body against viral infections
such as the flu.

Our overall health highly depends on ourdiet but, more crucially, on the health of
microflora in the digestive tract. Nutritional
yeast (especially found in sourdough breads)
helps to maintain this delicate balance.
Additionally, a number of independent
researches have shown that having brewer’s
yeast in the diet promotes healthier skin,controlling bacterial flora in the skin, thus
suppressing skin infections like acne,eczema and herpes. It improves nail health,preventing flaking and breaking. It also
reduces hair loss, which is often caused by alack of vitamins, aminoacids and “bad”
bacteria living on the scalp.
Lastly, yeast suppresses production of“hunger” enzyme, ghrelin, and additionallyreduces liver activity, which results in lessfat being deposited in our body, directly
leading to weight loss over time.

Article by Marek
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activist and cultural critic. Applied to a much smaller world than Berry had inmind when he said this, it seems to me, as I observe the struggles some of ourstudents are having, that this is an apt description of both the confusion andthe necessary effort required to master a second language!
Junko Says: These days, many more Japanese people are trying to maintaintheir physical health by eating healthy food and doing physical exercises. But,
what about mental health? An American business psychologist says learning
to “forget yourself” can lead to metal health. He says it’s a paradox, but to“forget yourself” while focusing on problems, needs and solutions that lie
beyond your personal concerns can help you gain mental health.
Marek Says: The war in Ukraine has a profound impact on the entire world, notonly for its senseless violence and destruction, but also because it pushes prices ofstaple foods and commodities used in countries across the globe. The world
economies that barely manage to recover from the pandemic are once again plunged
into crisis. Today`s local wars have global implications and even though the humanloss is greatly reduced, the real damage is felt in trade and economic stability.
Mandcy dit: Tandis que la saison des pluies a commencé au Japon, une vague
de chaleur s'est abbatu sur l'Europe. Il fait actuellement 40 degrés en
Normandie ! En effet, les français n'ont pas de climatiseur, alors quand il faitchaud, ils boivent des boissons fraîches avec des glaçons, ils utilisent le parasol
sur la terrasse et ils mangent froid : beaucoup de salade, des fruits, du taboulé ou
une salade de pommes de terre. Et vous, que faites-vous quand il fait chaud ?
ACROSS
1 breakdown of sugar toalcohol
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8 relating to, or caused by a virus
10 distinctly, uniquely different
11 proteins produced in body cells
13 loss of energy and strength
15 needing or missing something
16 separate
17 even though
11
18 tiny life forms
19 having a strong physical orchemical effect
20 pressed tightly together
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2 best, most favorable
3 bringing under control by force
4 incapable of reproducing
5 lack of red blood-cells in the blood
6 plant life7 used in the production of beer
9 inflammatory condition of the skin
12 companies that produce beer
14 stopped, given up

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John sleeps all day long. He only gets up when the sun goes down. He’s a real________. 1. Jack of all trades, 2. couch potato, 3. night owl, 4. dark horse.
My friend bought a second-hand car that stopped running only 2 weeks after hebought it. It was a real ________. 1. elephant in the room, 2. lemon, 3. flash in thepan, 4. cash cow.
Fred spends at least an hour every day at the gym. He’s ________. 1. as gentle asa lamb, 2. like a kid in a candy store, 3. pushing up daisies, 4. as fit as a fiddle.
My friend decided to invest his savings in the stock market. He was hoping to________ quick. 1. strike it rich, 2. foot the bill, 3. play it by ear, 4. take the bull by
the horns.
That company ________ as soon as they changed management. In fact they are
now the market leaders. 1. started from scratch, 2. drove a hard bargain,
3. grew by leaps and bounds, 4. played it by ear.
There will be some new recruits joining the team tomorrow and I want you to________ as soon as possible. 1. spread yourself too thin, 2. reinvent the wheel, 3.
sink or swim, 4. show them the ropes.
Joan is really ________. She is now working on a dissertation for her PHD.
1. squeaky clean, 2. a smart cookie, 3. blowing smoke, 4. a copycat.
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Last Month’s Puzzle Solution DOWNACROSS
1 first, important
6 in a greatly excitedmanner10 an establish story lackingtrue facts
13 added to
15 informal language
16 exaggerated passion for
18 having a hard covering
19 bringing into, merging
20 gained

2 words used to symbolize
something else
3 recognizing
4 short term popular idea or
activity
5 already existing
7 joined to
8 foolish, making no sense
9 fit in with
11 undergo development orchange12 unique or special
14 having a sophisticatedcharm
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