1 . Many of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbia’s fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.
Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.
When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.
If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children’s party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.
1. What does the author seem to like about cherries?A.They contain protein. | B.They are high in vitamin A. |
C.They have a pleasant taste. | D.They are rich in antioxidants. |
A.To make them smell better. | B.To keep their colour. |
C.To speed up their ripening. | D.To improve their nutrition. |
A.A dessert. | B.A drink. |
C.A container. | D.A machine. |
A.A biology textbook. | B.A health magazine. |
C.A research paper. | D.A travel brochure. |
Few people I know seem to have much desire or time to cook. Making Chinese
While regularly eating out seems to
If you are not going to suffer this problem, then I suggest that the next time you go to your mum’s home
3 . By now, most people know they should be eating more vegetables. But are there ways to get more from the vegetables you already eat? A research shows that when it comes to vegetables, it’s not only how much we eat, but also how we prepare them, that decides the vitamins and other nutrients that enter our body.
Many studies show that people who eat lots of vegetables have less heart disease, and eye problems and even cancer. But raw vegetables are not always best. The researchers found that 198 Germans who eat raw food were short of lycopene, the matter found in tomatoes and other red vegetables. “There is an idea that raw foods are always going to be better,” says Steven K. Clinton, a professor at Ohi o State University. “For fruits and vegetables, sometimes a little bit of cooking can be helpful.”
A number of factors decide how the vegetables do good to people’s health before they reach the table, including where and how they were grown and stored before being bought. No single cooking way is best. Some nutrients are easily lost in cooking if they are cooked in different ways.
Vitamins C and B are often lost. In January, another report said that boiling was better for carrots than frying or serving them raw. Frying was the worst way to cook.
What cooked with the vegetables can also be important? When the vegetables were cooked with fat, the diners can get more nutrients. Fat can also make the taste of vegetables better, meaning that people will eat more of them. Putting on some other things that make it taste better—a little salt—can make the food taste better.
1. The writer mainly wants to tell us that ________.A.people should eat more vegetables |
B.the way people eat vegetables is important |
C.eating vegetables is good for us |
D.how much vegetables one should eat |
A.have the eyes problems | B.have heart disease |
C.be in need of lycopene | D.hate eating tomatoes |
A.the place where the vegetables are grown |
B.the way how the vegetables are stored |
C.the way how the vegetables are prepared |
D.the price at which the vegetable are sold |
A.It’s better to cook vegetables with fat |
B.the more fat in the cooking, the fewer vegetables people will eat |
C.It’s better to cook the vegetables without salt |
D.the fat will increase the nutrition of the vegetables |
4 . Have you ever suddenly developed an appetite from a passing glance at a freeway billboard featuring a brightly colored cheeseburger, or decided to step into a candy or ice cream store displaying a window full of lively shades and hues (色调)of sweet treats? If so, you are in good company. Unless we are medically restricted or strictly dieting, we are not likely to resist inviting fare simply because we recognize the lack of nutritional value.
Devina Wadhera and Elizabeth D.Capaldi-Phillips in A Review of Visual Cues Associated with Food recognize the impact of sensory cues (信号)on food consumption and enjoyment, and the potential they have to promote healthy eating behavior. They cite previous research in providing some interesting examples of the visual impact of different color schemes (方案)on taste and food enjoyment. They note that pink food on a white plate was considered sweeter and more flavorful than the same food on a black plate. Apparently, we consume with more of our senses than we realize. So given the rainbow of colors around us when faced with so many appealing food choices, is there any way to control our appetite? Thankfully, some research says yes.
Oliver Genschow demonstrated that when it comes to eating less colors impact consumption. They specifically researched the effect of the color red. They found that people ate fewer pretzels when using a red plate, as opposed to white or blue, and drank less from a red cup than a blue cup. They suggest that the color red reduces food and drink intake by functioning as a stop signal.
But when it comes to healthy eating, instead of putting on a pair of sunglasses to block the inviting hues of food cues, consider the value of discipline. Healthy eating involves intentional choices, not mindless responses to sensory cues. And before you invest in many red tableware to slim down, remember that what goes onto those plates is much more important.
1. What may be a major reason for us to refuse eye-catching food?A.The shortage of nutrition. | B.The rich color of fine foods. |
C.The doctor’s instructions. | D.Advertisements everywhere. |
A.Benefits of different color schemes. |
B.Interesting examples of food service. |
C.Potentials to promote food consumption. |
D.Effects of sensory cues on eating behavior. |
A.Follow the sensory response. | B.Make food choices sensibly. |
C.Wear sunglasses to block colors. | D.Avoid colorful food intentionally. |
A.How People can Control Their Appetite. |
B.How People are Tricked by Color Schemes. |
C.How Colors Impact Food Appeal and Appetite. |
D.How Bright Colors Make Food More Appealing. |
5 . It happens from time to time that after a whole morning of studying, you are tired in the afternoon. It is then that you may want to eat something sweet, perhaps a sweet drink or a chocolate bar to lift your mood.
But a study suggests that sugar can make you feel worse rather than lift your mood. The German and UK researchers collected data from 31 studies involving nearly 1,300 adults.
According to researchers, when people take in sugar, their blood sugar levels rise rapidly, leading to a burst of energy and a short “feel good” period. However, as they begin to digest the sugar, their blood sugar levels decrease quickly, leading to a bad feeling.
So the next time you feel tired and can’t concentrate on study and work, perhaps you should think twice before you bite into a chocolate bar. There are still other ways to relieve tiredness.
A.Maybe a little exercise at midday is a better idea. |
B.So cutting sweet food out of the diet is a good choice. |
C.They studied the effect of sugar on some aspects of mood. |
D.After all, it’s believed that a “sugar rush” gives you energy. |
E.Sugar in any form is not necessarily good for the human body. |
F.But the result of the study doesn’t mean giving up sweet food altogether. |
G.To remain on a “high”, people may eat more sugar until they become addicted to it. |
6 . Mum-of-three Alli Smith
Most of the time she was
She tried every diet under the sun and was spending all this money on all these
She soon
Now, Alli also has more
A.remained | B.reached | C.impressed | D.enjoyed |
A.satisfied | B.connected | C.careful | D.angry |
A.begging | B.restricting | C.tolerating | D.ignoring |
A.cake | B.chip | C.biscuit | D.chocolate |
A.addicted to | B.tired of | C.worried about | D.devoted to |
A.problems | B.theories | C.programs | D.circumstances |
A.Cruel | B.Incredible | C.Desperate | D.Unwilling |
A.contrary to | B.regardless of | C.instead of | D.due to |
A.relied on | B.gave up | C.responded to | D.made up |
A.exchanged | B.stuck | C.occupied | D.ruined |
A.life | B.time | C.energy | D.money |
A.friends | B.parents | C.sisters | D.kids |
A.confident | B.painful | C.lonely | D.shameful |
A.rises | B.matters | C.fits | D.exists |
A.involved | B.resulted | C.insisted | D.succeeded |
When you are buying vegetables at the grocery store, how often do you really think about where the vegetables come from and how they
If you’re like most people, you
Well, it actually makes a big difference. There are several
As a result, growing your own food could help you make healthier food choices by choosing foods that are grown without
8 . Of all the problems that people face today, depression proves to be one of the hardest to pinpoint. People often suffer secretly, not wanting to admit their need of professional help. They continue with their normal routines and, many times, unhealthy eating habits. Now, health professionals are actually linking diet and depression and have found success in using diet to treat the disorder.
Several researchers and Australian institutions at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia, set out to evaluate the direct link between diet and depression. They carried out the study over a 12-week period and observed 67 patients with moderate to severe depression. For their control group, the patients received social support rather than switching their eating habits to a well-balanced diet. The other patients then received dietary counseling sessions where they were advised to eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. After the trial period, over 30 percent of the patients had gone into remission with their depression. Only 8 percent of the control group actually experienced this same improvement. This trial has greatly helped researchers understand and better help patients suffering from depression.
Most Americans today do not associate their diet and depression together. Nearly 60 percent of Americans eat over processed foods. 90 percent of added sugar comes from these processed foods. For people with depression, this diet might give a short energy burst, but it will eventually cause energy to sink, bringing happy moods down with it. Many people also love caffeine, drinking multiple cups each day. Again, they consume extra sugar. However, the caffeine can also disrupt sleep and cause anxiety. In addition, people with depression may have a tendency to turn to alcohol Unfortunately, alcohol depresses the central nervous system, which will directly influence a person’s mood for the worse, especially those dealing with depression.
According to the research, diet and depression do go hand in hand. Those suffering from depression should do away with processed foods as much as possible. With a few simple changes in lifestyle, these patients can improve their mental health and return to normal activities with renewed energy and joy.
1. What prevents patients from being identified according to the passage?A.Their reluctance to ask for treatment. | B.Lack of professional help. |
C.Unawareness of their diet problems. | D.Inadequate social support. |
A.The patients in the study came from different parts of the world. |
B.Two groups were divided on the basis of their levels of depression. |
C.The control group enjoyed a better improvement in their mood. |
D.The study helps researchers find a better treatment for depression. |
A.Chemicals in them will weaken patients’ central nervous system. |
B.Added sugar from them will finally lessen patients’ happiness. |
C.They can make patients more likely to be addicted to alcohol. |
D.They will reduce essential mood-boosting nutrients in patients. |
A.What you need is just a right diet | B.What is your depression killer? |
C.Is your diet making you depressed? | D.It’s time to change your life style |
9 . A strong coffee after a poor night's sleep is the kick-start many people need in the morning but new research suggests that it might be best to have a bite to eat first.
A study has found that drinking coffee first can have a negative effect on blood sugar control - a risk factor for diabetes (糖尿病)and heart disease.
“We know that nearly half of us will wake in the morning and, before doing anything else, drink coffee --- subjectively the more tired we feel, the stronger the coffee,“ said Professor James Betts, at the University of Bath in the UK.
For their study, researchers at the University of Bath got 29 healthy men and women to take part in three different overnight experiments, with at least a week between them.
In one, the participants had a normal night's sleep, roughly from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and were asked to consume a sugary drink on waking in the morning. They then experienced an interrupted night's sleep, where the researchers woke them every hour for five minutes by sending them text messages to which they had to respond — and upon waking were given the same sugary drink.
On another night, participants experienced the same sleep interruption, but this time were first given a strong black coffee 30 minutes before consuming the sugary drink.
They found that one night of interrupted sleep did not worsen the participants' blood sugar and insulin (胰 岛素)responses when compared to the normal night's sleep-- although previous research suggested that losing many hours of sleep or many nights of poor sleep could have a negative effect. However, strong black coffee consumed before breakfast actually increased the blood sugar response by around 50% — suggesting that relying on coffee after a bad night to stop feeling sleepy could limit your body's ability to tolerate the sugar in your breakfast.
1. What does the underlined word “kick-start" in paragraph 1 refer to?A.A kind of sport. | B.A kind of power. |
C.A kind of medicine. | D.A kind of belief. |
A.The duration of sleep. | B.The blood sugar response. |
C.The sugary drink. | D.The intake of coffee. |
A.A normal sugary drink. |
B.A normal night's sleep. |
C.An interrupted night's sleep. |
D.A cup of strong black coffee. |
A.By comparing the results. |
B.By listing some examples. |
C.By surveying the participants. |
D.By referring to some documents. |
10 . Eating chips, chocolates and cakes may damage a child’s intelligence, according to researchers at Bristol University. Their study suggests a link between diet high in processed(加工的) food and a slightly lower IQ. Writing in the journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, they suggest poor nutrition may affect brain development.
The eating habits of 3,966 children taking part in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children were recorded at the ages of three, four, seven and eight and a half. The researchers said three types of diet appeared: processed diet which was high in fat and sugar and fast food, traditional diet of meat, potatoes and vegetables, and healthy diet of salads, fruit and fish. The children all took IQ tests when they were eight and a half.
The researchers found a link between IQ and diet, even after taking into consideration other factors such as the mother’s level of education and the social class. Diet high in processed food at the age of three was related to a slightly lower IQ at the age of eight and a half, suggesting early eating habits had a long-term influence. Dr Pauline Emmett, who carried out the study at Bristol University, said, “Brain development is much faster in early life, and it’s when it does most of its growing.”
Although the relationship between diet and IQ was very strong, the influence was quite small. Processed food was linked with IQs only a few points lower. Experts in the field said the results had shown common sense was right. Fiona Ford, spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, said, “It’s well worth looking at the long-term influence of diet, for everyone’s familiar with the short term. The research agrees with the type of advice we already know, but that’s not always enough. Sometimes a society has to help a person change; we need to educate more young parents about healthy eating.”
1. All the following can lead to a slightly lower IQ except _______.A.birthday cakes | B.fruit salads |
C.chocolates | D.KFC food |
A.one year and a half | B.two years and a half |
C.four years and a half | D.five years and a half |
A.Diet affects people’s intelligence greatly. |
B.The research has shown the short-term influence of diet. |
C.The British Dietetic Association has known the results of the research. |
D.The British Dietetic Association has a duty to encourage young parents to adopt healthy diet. |
A.Processed food reduces children’s intelligence. |
B.Healthy food makes children grow rapidly. |
C.Eating habits change children’s intelligence. |
D.Proper diet makes children wise and healthy. |