紫色水果可防治老年疾病

紫色水果可防治老年疾病

 Eating purple-colored fruit can ward¹ off age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, heart problems and cancer, scientists believe, the Daily Mail reported. It is thought that a compound in the fruit helps fight the harmful effects of iron, which can damage cells if it makes its way through the digestive system in the wrong form. The odds² of developing multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease may also be reduced by consuming blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants or plums, according to a study by the University of Manchester. Researchers say one or two of the recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables should be purple fruit.

　　Green tea contains a similar compound, as curcumin does, the key ingredient of the curry³ spice turmeric. Even chocolate may help but unfortunately red wine does not have the same effect.

　　据英国《每日邮报》报道，科学家认为，吃紫色水果可以防止老年痴呆症、心脏病和癌症等与衰老有关的疾病。紫色水果中有一种复合物可以有效阻止铁对人体的伤害。如果铁以错误的形式直接进入消化系统，那么会破坏人体细胞。曼彻斯特大学科学家研究发现，多吃蓝莓、黑莓、黑醋栗（即黑加仑）或李子等水果还可以防止多发性硬化症和帕金森氏症。研究人员称，在专家建议的每天5种果蔬中，紫色水果应该占1、2种。

　　绿茶中和咖喱香料的主要元素姜黄素中也含有类似的复合物。另外，吃巧克力也有助于防止老年疾病，但是红葡萄酒却没有此类作用。

1 ward   

n.守卫，监护，病房，行政区，由监护人或法院保护的人（尤指儿童）；vt.守护，躲开

参考例句：

• The hospital has a medical ward and a surgical ward.这家医院有内科病房和外科病房。
• During the evening picnic,I'll carry a torch to ward off the bugs.傍晚野餐时，我要点根火把，抵挡蚊虫。

2 odds   

n.让步，机率，可能性，比率；胜败优劣之别

参考例句：

• The odds are 5 to 1 that she will win.她获胜的机会是五比一。
• Do you know the odds of winning the lottery once?你知道赢得一次彩票的几率多大吗？

3 curry   

n.咖哩粉，咖哩饭菜；v.用咖哩粉调味，用马栉梳，制革

参考例句：

• Rice makes an excellent complement to a curry dish.有咖喱的菜配米饭最棒。
• Add a teaspoonful of curry powder.加一茶匙咖喱粉。