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 fiber 1, 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 enzymes 2 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 density 3 reduces. Strawberries contain a range of nutrients 4 that can improve bone health including Vitamin C, potassium, Vitamin K and magnesium 5.
　　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 immunity 6
　　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 susceptible 7 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 fatigue 8 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 libido 9
　　草莓可以增加你的性欲
　　It’s true, strawberries really can make us feel more romantic. The luscious 10 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 analyzed 11 the diets of over 93,000 women aged 12 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 metabolic 13 rate so the body burns fat rather than storing it. The Vitamin C in strawberries also plays an important role in maintaining a healthy metabolism 14 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 vibrant 15 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%。