壹蘋派生活美語　藍色慢活區教你長壽的祕訣（二）

　　Some key dietary principles in Blue Zones contribute to people’s longevity. First, 95% of food people consume is plant-based. Their meals often include seasonal fruits and vegetables, beans, and whole grains. These ingredients can lower the risk of heart disease and cancer. Also, they limit their intake of meat, dairy products, and eggs. They only consume small amounts of pork, chicken, and lamb or have moderate amounts of fish. Milk is high in fat and sugar, so it is typically avoided.

　　藍色慢活區的一些關鍵飲食原則有助於人們長壽。首先，人們攝取的食物有百分之九十五是植物性的。他們的餐點經常包含當季蔬果、豆子及全穀物。這些食材可以降低心臟病及癌症的風險。此外，他們限制肉類、乳製品及蛋的攝取量。他們只吃少量的豬肉、雞肉和羊肉或吃適量的魚。牛奶含有許多脂肪及糖分，所以通常避免食用。

 

生活必備字詞：

contribute to N/V-ing　　導致∕造成……

lower the risk of...　　降低……的風險

a dairy product　　乳製品

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