多喝牛奶 骨好壮(下) |
http://www.sina.com.cn 2004/05/28 14:38 空中美语 |
语音讲解: Some research suggests that the animal protein in milk may actually increase the rate at which our bodies lose calcium. Diets high in animal protein increase the amount of acid in the body. In order to preserve1 a healthy acid balance, the bones release2 calcium. Therefore, drinking too much milk can result in3 a net loss of calcium from our bones. Even though most doctors still believe milk is good for us, some people are turning to4 other foods to get calcium. Fortunately,5 calcium is present in a wide range of6 foods. Two of the best alternative sources of calcium are tofu and soy milk. One cup of either of these has almost as much calcium as a cup of milk, but has much less animal protein. Green leafy vegetables, like broccoli and Chinese cabbage, are also calcium-rich. With these great alternatives to milk, one might even say it is time to put that old sacred cow out to pasture. |
每月一问:多喝牛奶“骨”好壮(下) |
一些研究指出,牛奶中的动物性蛋白质实际上可能会加速人体钙质的流失。摄取过量动物性蛋白质会使人体内的酸性会增加。为了保持体内的酸碱平衡,骨骼便会释放出钙质。因此,饮用过量牛奶可能会导致骨骼中钙质的净流失。 即使大多数的医生仍认为牛奶对人体有益,有些人却已改吃其他食物来摄取钙质。所幸的是,许多食物中都含有钙质。其中,另外两种最佳的钙质来源是豆腐和豆浆。一杯容量的豆腐或豆浆中所含的钙质差不多和一杯牛奶的含钙量相当,但其中的动物性蛋白质却少得多。绿叶蔬菜,如花椰菜和大白菜,也都富含钙质。有了这些牛奶以外的选择,我们甚至可以说,现在该是时候“让那头老牛去吃草”了。 Vocabulary 1.preserve v. to make sth. remain the same 维持;保持 In order to preserve their cultural traditions, the Indians teach their children how to hunt with a bow and arrow. 为了保存文化传统,印第安人教导他们的孩子使用弓箭打猎。 2.release v. to let go 释出;释放 They celebrated Peace Day by releasing doves into the sky. 他们将鸽子放到天空中,以庆祝和平日。 3.result in sth. v. phr. to cause a certain effect or outcome 导致 …;造成 … The last typhoon resulted in several million dollars’ worth of damage. 上一次的台风造成上百万美元的损失。 4.turn to sb./sth. v. phr. to go to sb./sth. for help 求助于 … After my car accident, I turned to yoga to ease the pain in my leg. 车祸之后,我便开始上瑜珈课来缓解疼痛。 5.fortunately adv. luckily 幸运地;幸好 Peter fell off of his bicycle, but fortunately he was wearing a helmet. 彼得从自行车上跌了下来,但幸亏他戴着安全帽。 6.a range of sth. phr. a group of things which are all of the same general type (同类事物之)各式各样 This five-star hotel offers a wide range of facilities and services. 这家五星级饭店提供多种多样的设施与服务。 More Information 1.acid n. 酸;酸性物质 2.net adj. 净值的;纯的 (net profit 指净利,而文中的 net loss 则指实实在在、确确实实损失了骨骼内的钙质) 3.broccoli n. 花椰菜 4.cabbage n. 甘蓝菜(文中的 Chinese cabbage 则指大白菜) 5.put sb./sth. out to pasture v. phr. 强迫(某人)退休;放牧(家畜)(文中此句为双关语,意指因有其他的替代品,故不再需要那么大量的牛奶了) |
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