he always ate vs he always used to eat

Examples:

• He always ate breakfast before going to work.
• She always ate at that restaurant on Fridays.
• They always ate dinner together as a family.
• I always ate fruit for dessert when I was a child.
• He always ate quickly because he was in a rush.

Alternatives:

• He used to eat regularly.
• He would eat every day.
• He was always eating.
• He had a habit of eating.
• He frequently ate.

Examples:

• He always used to eat at that diner, but now he prefers cooking at home.
• She always used to eat ice cream before bed when she was a child.
• They always used to eat out on weekends, but now they prefer staying in.
• I always used to eat fast food, but now I cook healthier meals.
• He always used to eat a big breakfast, but now he just has coffee.

Alternatives:

• He used to eat regularly.
• He would eat every day.
• He was always eating.
• He had a habit of eating.
• He frequently ate.