壹苹派生活美语　蓝色慢活区教你长寿的秘诀（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.

　　蓝色慢活区的一些关键饮食原则有助于人们长寿。首先，人们摄取的食物有百分之九十五是植物性的。他们的餐点经常包含当季蔬果、豆子及全谷物。这些食材可以降低心脏病及癌症的风险。此外，他们限制肉类、乳制品及蛋的摄取量。他们只吃少量的猪肉、鸡肉和羊肉或吃适量的鱼。牛奶含有许多脂肪及糖分，所以通常避免食用。

 

生活必备字词：

contribute to N/V-ing　　导致∕造成……

lower the risk of...　　降低……的风险

a dairy product　　乳制品

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