譯言網 | 15種增強免疫力的食物

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此文介紹了可以增強免疫力的15種食物，對於現在都市中那些壓力大，飲食失衡的人有幫助。

15 Immune Boosting Foods

15種增強免疫力的食物

Elderberry

蓮灰

An old folk remedy, extract from these dark berries appears to block flu viruses in test tube studies. And a few small studies done in people show it may help you recover more quickly from flu. But scientists caution that further study is needed. The fruit itself is rich in antioxidants and may also have the ability to fight inflammation.

民間有種偏方，蓮灰的提取物可以預防流感。最近的研究顯示灰蓮能讓人從感冒中恢復得更快。但科研人員認為其功效還需進一步研究。這種水果本身富含抗氧化劑，或許可以抵抗炎症。

Button Mushrooms

白蘑菇

Don"t dismiss the lowly mushroom as nutrient poor: It has the mineral selenium and antioxidants. Low levels of selenium have been linked to increased risk of developing more severe flu. And the B vitamins riboflavin and niacin, found in these mushrooms, play a role in a healthy immune system. Animal studies have also shown mushrooms to have antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-tumor effects.

不要小看這種蘑菇的營養價值，白蘑菇富含硒和抗氧化劑，缺硒與重感冒有關。此外，白蘑菇也含有維生素B2和煙酸，這兩種物質對免疫系統的健全很重要。動物實驗顯示蘑菇在抗病毒、抗菌、抗腫瘤方面都有作用。

Acai Berry

巴西莓

Hawked as a "super food" along with produce like blueberries, the little acai berry"s dark color signals that it is high in antioxidants called anthocyanins. While the acai is not scientifically linked to specific disease- or illness-fighting ability, antioxidants may help your body fight aging and disease. Acai berries can be found most often in juice or smoothie form, or dried and mixed with granola.

與藍莓同樣被稱為「超級食物」，巴西莓的黑色意味著其富含花青素而具有抗氧化作用。但巴西莓並沒有顯示出對某種特別的疾病具有抵抗作用，作為抗氧化劑對於機體抗衰老和抵抗疾病有幫助。通常巴西莓與果汁混合或者以冰砂的形式出現，或者與格蘭諾拉燕麥卷（一種早餐營養食品）一起食用

Oysters

牡蠣

Aphrodisiac? Immune boosters? Maybe both, thanks to the mineral zinc that"s found in oysters. Low zinc levels have been associated with male infertility.And zinc appears to have some antiviral effect, although researchers can"t explain why. However, they do know it is important to several immune system tasks including healing wounds.

牡蠣能夠增強性能力?還是增強免疫力？由於富含鋅，兩種功效或許都有。缺鋅與男性不育有關，並且鋅具有抗病毒作用，儘管科研人員不能解釋其中的機理。但是，鋅在免疫系統中的作用，例如促進傷口癒合。

Watermelon

西瓜

Hydrating and refreshing, ripe watermelon also has plenty of a powerful antioxidant, glutathione. Known to help strengthen the immune system so it can fight infection, glutathione is found in the red pulpy flesh near the rind.

富含水分和清爽怡人，西瓜也具有大量的抗氧化劑，例如谷胱甘肽，能夠增強免疫力，抗感染。在靠近瓜皮的部位更為豐富。

Cabbage

捲心菜

This is another source of immune-strengthening glutathione. And cabbage is easy and inexpensive to find during the winter months when it"s in season. Try adding cabbages of any variety (white, red, Chinese) to soups and stews to sneak in extra antioxidants and boost your meal"s nutritional value.

捲心菜同樣也富含谷胱甘肽，因而也能增強免疫力。寒冷的冬季，價格便宜，拿來燉湯，待抗氧化物質慢慢燉出來後，可以增加食物中的營養價值。

Almonds

杏仁

A handful of almonds may shore up your immune system from the effects of stress. A recommended 1/4 cup serving carries nearly 50% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin E, which helps boost the immune system. And they have riboflavin and niacin, B vitamins that may help you bounce back from the effects of stress.

在生病的時候，一抓的量就可以力挺你的免疫系統。四分之一杯的量就包含了每天維生素E需求量的一半，足以幫你增強免疫系統。杏仁還含有核黃素、煙酸和B族維生素，這些都可以幫助對抗疾病。

Grapefruit

葡萄柚

Grapefruits have a good amount of vitamin C. But science has yet to prove that you can easily get enough vitamin C through foods alone, without supplementation, to help treat cold and flu. However, grapefruit is packed with flavonoids -- natural chemical compounds that have been found to increase immune system activation. Dislike grapefruits? Try oranges or tangerines.

葡萄柚含有大量的維C，但是科研人員還無法證實在感冒時，人體僅靠食物就能獲得足量的維C來對抗感冒。但是，葡萄柚富含一種天然的具有增強免疫力的化合物，類黃酮。如果不喜歡葡萄柚，可以試試桔子或橘子。

Wheat Germ

麥芽

Wheat germ is the part of a wheat seed that feeds a baby wheat plant, so it is full of nutrients. It has zinc, antioxidants, and B vitamins among other vital vitamins and minerals. Wheat germ also offers a good mix of fiber, protein, and some good fat. Substitute wheat germ for part of the regular flour called for in baked goods and other recipes.

麥芽作為小麥的種子，用來給小麥提供養分。麥芽富含大量的營養成分，包括鋅，抗氧化劑以及B族維生素。同時也富含大量的纖維、蛋白和優質脂肪。用麥芽代替常用的麵粉烹飪烘烤的食物吧。

Low-Fat Yogurt

低脂酸奶

A daily cup may reduce your chances of getting a cold. Look for labels listing "live and active cultures." Some researchers believe they may stimulate your immune system to fight disease. Also look for vitamin D. Recent studies have found a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of cold and flu.

每天一杯酸奶能減低患感冒的幾率。記得看標籤上是否標有」live and active cultures"，這意味著酸奶中的益生菌處於良好的狀態。一些科研人員認為酸奶可能刺激免疫系統從而對抗疾病。酸奶還富含維生素D，最近的研究顯示維生素D缺乏會患感冒和流感的高風險。

Garlic

大蒜

Garlic offers several antioxidants that battle immune system invaders. Among garlic"s targets are H. pylori, the bacteria associated with some ulcers and stomach cancer. Cooking tip: Peel, chop and let sit 15 to 20 minutes before cooking to activate immune-boosting enzymes.

大蒜含有幾種抗氧化成分可以增強免疫力。大蒜可以對抗幽門螺桿菌，這種細菌與消化道的潰瘍和胃癌有密切關係。烹飪小貼士：將蒜削皮，剁碎，放置15-20分鐘後再烹飪，這樣可以激活增強免疫力的酶。

Spinach

菠菜

Known as a "super food," spinach is nutrient-rich. It has folate, which helps your body produce new cells and repair DNA. And it boasts fiber, antioxidants, such as vitamin C, and more. Eat spinach raw or lightly cooked to get the most benefit.

作為「超級食物「，菠菜富含大量營養成分。首先，含有的葉酸可以幫助機體細胞新陳代謝，修復DNA。其次，含有豐富的纖維與抗氧化劑，例如維生素C。生吃菠菜或者稍微烹飪一下能夠避免營養成分的丟失。

Tea

茶

Green or black? Both are loaded with disease-fighting polyphenols and flavonoids. These antioxidants seek out cell-damaging free radicals and destroy them. Caffeinated and decaf work equally well.

不管是綠茶還是紅茶，都富含茶多酚和類黃酮，兩者皆可對抗疾病。這兩者抗氧化劑能夠尋找到損傷細胞的自由基並且將其破壞。無論是含咖啡因或者不含咖啡因，都同樣有效。

Sweet Potato

紅薯

Like carrots, sweet potatoes have the antioxidant beta-carotene, which mops up damaging free radicals. Sweet potatoes also boast vitamin A, which is linked to slowing the aging process and may reduce the risk of some cancers.

紅薯與蘿蔔一樣，含有大量的抗氧化劑，貝塔胡蘿蔔素。這種抗氧化劑成分能破話自由基。除此之外，紅薯含有大量的維生素A，能夠延緩衰老以及減少患癌症的幾率。

Broccoli

西蘭花

Easy to find at the grocery store and incorporate into meals, broccoli is an immune-boosting basic. One study reported a chemical in broccoli helped stimulate the immune systems of mice. Plus, it"s full of nutrients that protect your body from damage. It has vitamins A, vitamin C, and glutathione. Add some low-fat cheese to round out a side dish with immune-enhancing B vitamins and vitamin D

在雜貨店很容易買到並且方便與其他食物搭配，西蘭花可以說是最基本的免疫力增強食物。有研究證實西蘭花中的一種化學物質能夠幫助刺激小鼠的免疫系統。此外，含有大量的營養物質可以保護機體免於傷害。包括維生素A，維生素C和谷胱甘肽。烹飪的時候加點低脂乳酪，還能補充維生素B和維生素D。