草莓的作用

 　　Dieting isn’t always easy, particularly if you have a sweet tooth. But by adding strawberries to your diet, you can enjoy a range of guilt-free dishes, drinks and snacks any time of day. Best of all, strawberries are low in calories, high in fiber¹, fat-free and feature a wide range of additional health benefits.

　　均衡饮食并不容易，又特别是如果你喜欢吃甜食的话。但是把草莓加入到你的饮食中，你就能毫无压力的享受食物、零食、和饮料了。最重要的是,草莓是低热量、高纤维,脱脂水果，健康益处良多。

　　Here are some of the amazing benefits of strawberries you can enjoy:

　　这里列举了草莓的诸多益处：

　　1.Strawberries have anti-aging properties草莓有抗衰老的特性

　　As we age, our bodies produce less collagen and this leads to lines and wrinkles. The Vitamin C found in strawberries is important in the production of collagen. Strawberries also contain anti-inflammatory enzymes² and antioxidants which help slow the rate that skin ages.

　　随着年龄的增长,我们的身体产生的胶原蛋白更少,这就会产生皱纹。草莓中发现的维生素C是生产胶原蛋白最重要的物质。草莓还含有抗炎酶和抗氧化剂,帮助减缓皮肤老化速度。

　　2.Strawberries promote bone health

　　草莓能促进骨骼健康

　　When looking to boost our health, it’s easy to forget about our bones but as we age, our bone density³ reduces. Strawberries contain a range of nutrients⁴ that can improve bone health including Vitamin C, potassium, Vitamin K and magnesium⁵.

　　当希望提高我们的健康时,容易忽略我们的骨头，但随着年龄的增长,我们的骨密度会降低。草莓含有一系列可以改善骨骼健康的营养物质,包括维生素C、钾、维生素K和镁。

　　3.Strawberries improve short-term memory

　　草莓改善短期记忆

　　Strawberries aren’t just good for our bodies, they’re great for our brains too. In an article published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers found that the high levels of antioxidants in fruits such as strawberries can boost memory and protect against mental decline.

　　草莓不只是对我们的身体有益,他们对我们的大脑也是非常好的。发表在《农业与食品化学杂志》上的一篇文章中,研究人员发现：在草莓等水果中的高水平的抗氧化剂可以提高记忆力，防止智力下降。

　　4.Strawberries boost immunity⁶

　　草莓提高免疫力

　　Busy lives, stress, and a poor diet are just some of the things that can weaken our immune system. The problem is, if our immune system isn’t working properly we become susceptible⁷ to illnesses. If you feel constantly under the weather, a weakened immune system could be to blame. The good news is that strawberries are a great source of Vitamin C which helps protect the immune system.

　　忙碌的生活,压力和不良的饮食习惯是会削弱我们免疫系统。问题是,如果我们的免疫系统不能正常工作，那我们容易感染疾病。如果你一直都觉得不舒服,免疫功能低下可能是最主要的原因。好消息是,草莓是维生素C的主要来源，维生素C有助于保护免疫系统。

　　5.Strawberries provide energy

　　草莓提供能量

　　We need healthy meals and snacks throughout the day to maintain energy levels. Strawberries are a great choice when it comes to fighting fatigue⁸ as they contain nitrate to promote healthy blood flow.

　　我们需要养成健康的饮食习惯,吃一些小吃来维持能量水平。当谈到疲劳时,草莓是一个好的选择因为它含有硝酸盐,能促进健康的血液流动。

　　6.Strawberries can boost your libido⁹

　　草莓可以增加你的性欲

　　It’s true, strawberries really can make us feel more romantic. The luscious¹⁰ fruit was even used in a traditional soup served to newlyweds in 13thcentury France. What a great reason to start eating more strawberries!

　　诚然,草莓真的可以让我们觉得更浪漫。在13世纪的法国，甘美的水果甚至加进传统的汤里呈给新婚夫妇。那是一个多吃草莓的好理由呀。

　　7.Strawberries can reduce the risk of heart attack草莓可以减少患心脏病的风险

　　A study conducted by The Harvard School of Public Health in the US and the University of East Anglia in the UK analyzed¹¹ the diets of over 93,000 women aged¹² 25 to 42. The researchers found that eating three servings of strawberries or blueberries per week could reduce the risk of a heart attack by 32 per cent.

　　一项由哈佛大学公共卫生学院在美国和英国东安格利亚大学的分析的研究，其研究了超过93000名25 - 42岁女性的饮食。研究人员发现,每周吃三份草莓或蓝莓可以减少32%的心脏病发作风险。

　　8.Strawberries help burn stored fat

　　草莓帮助燃烧储存的脂肪

　　When the body stores more fat than it burns, it leads to weight gain. However, antioxidants found in strawberries can increase the body’s metabolic¹³ rate so the body burns fat rather than storing it. The Vitamin C in strawberries also plays an important role in maintaining a healthy metabolism¹⁴ to aid weight loss.

　　当身体储存的脂肪比燃烧的更多时,就会导致体重增加。然而,草莓的抗氧化剂能提高身体的新陈代谢率,所以身体会燃烧脂肪,而不是储存。草莓中的维生素C在维持健康的新陈代谢时也对减肥起着重要的作用。

　　Another fat-burning compound found in strawberries is anthocyanins – it’s this compound that gives strawberries their vibrant¹⁵ color. In a study published by The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, researchers discovered that when animals were fed anthocyanins alongside a high-fat diet, they gained 24 per cent less weight than animals that were not fed anthocyanins.

　　草莓中含有的另一个脂肪燃烧化合物就是是花青素---就是这种化合物让草莓充满了活力的颜色。一篇发表在《农业与食品化学杂志》上的文章,研究人员发现,给动物喂养花青素与高脂肪饮食时,他们体重会比没有喂花青素的动物的体重多24%。

 

1 fiber   

n.纤维，纤维质

参考例句：

• The basic structural unit of yarn is the fiber.纤维是纱的基本结构单元。
• The material must be free of fiber clumps.这种材料必须无纤维块。

2 enzymes   

n. 酶，酵素

参考例句：

• It was said that washing powders containing enzymes remove stains more efficiently. 据说加酶洗衣粉除污更有效。
• Among the enzymes which are particularly effective are pepsin, papain. 在酶当中特别有效的是胃朊酶、木瓜酶。

3 density   

n.密集，密度，浓度

参考例句：

• The population density of that country is 685 per square mile.那个国家的人口密度为每平方英里685人。
• The region has a very high population density.该地区的人口密度很高。

4 nutrients   

n.（食品或化学品）营养物，营养品( nutrient的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• a lack of essential nutrients 基本营养的缺乏
• Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. 营养素被吸收进血液。 来自《简明英汉词典》

5 magnesium   

n.镁

参考例句：

• Magnesium is the nutrient element in plant growth.镁是植物生长的营养要素。
• The water contains high amounts of magnesium.这水含有大量的镁。

6 immunity   

n.优惠；免除；豁免，豁免权

参考例句：

• The law gives public schools immunity from taxation.法律免除公立学校的纳税义务。
• He claims diplomatic immunity to avoid being arrested.他要求外交豁免以便避免被捕。

7 susceptible   

adj.过敏的，敏感的；易动感情的，易受感动的

参考例句：

• Children are more susceptible than adults.孩子比成人易受感动。
• We are all susceptible to advertising.我们都易受广告的影响。

8 fatigue   

n.疲劳，劳累

参考例句：

• The old lady can't bear the fatigue of a long journey.这位老妇人不能忍受长途旅行的疲劳。
• I have got over my weakness and fatigue.我已从虚弱和疲劳中恢复过来了。

9 libido   

n.本能的冲动

参考例句：

• Lack of sleep is a major factor in loss of libido.睡眠不足是导致性欲丧失的一个主要因素。
• Ginseng can increase energy and libido,which can help solve intimacy problems.人参可以增加活力和性欲，从而帮助解决亲密关系的问题。

10 luscious   

adj.美味的；芬芳的；肉感的，引与性欲的

参考例句：

• The watermelon was very luscious.Everyone wanted another slice.西瓜很可口，每个人都想再来一片。
• What I like most about Gabby is her luscious lips!我最喜欢的是盖比那性感饱满的双唇！

11 analyzed   

v.分析( analyze的过去式和过去分词 )；分解；解释；对…进行心理分析

参考例句：

• The doctors analyzed the blood sample for anemia. 医生们分析了贫血的血样。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The young man did not analyze the process of his captivation and enrapturement, for love to him was a mystery and could not be analyzed. 这年轻人没有分析自己蛊惑著迷的过程，因为对他来说，爱是个不可分析的迷。 来自《简明英汉词典》

12 aged   

adj.年老的，陈年的

参考例句：

• He had put on weight and aged a little.他胖了，也老点了。
• He is aged,but his memory is still good.他已年老，然而记忆力还好。

13 metabolic   

adj.新陈代谢的

参考例句：

• Impressive metabolic alternations have been undergone during embryogenesis.在胚胎发生期间经历了深刻的代谢变化。
• A number of intoxicants are associated with metabolic acidosis.许多毒性物质可引起代谢性酸中毒。

14 metabolism   

n.新陈代谢

参考例句：

• After years of dieting,Carol's metabolism was completely out of whack.经过数年的节食，卡罗尔的新陈代谢完全紊乱了。
• All living matter undergoes a process of metabolism.生物都有新陈代谢。

15 vibrant   

adj.震颤的，响亮的，充满活力的，精力充沛的，(色彩)鲜明的

参考例句：

• He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. 他在画中总是使用鲜明的色彩。
• She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.她在学校表演中生气盎然地扮演了主角。