20101213 Brain Foods (1)

Brain Foods

Some foods are better for your brain than others

No matter what you do today, your brain will need fuel to function. And some fuels are better than others. Here are some foods that are especially good for your brain:

Blueberries

Scientists think these "brain berries" may actually strengthen connections between cells in the brain. Plus, their antioxidants help protect brain cells from damage caused by old age and stress.

Wild salmon

This favorite fish offers many benefits for the brain. It contains vitamins and healthy fats that improve one’s mood and protect against memory problems.

Matcha tea

The Japanese have uses this tea for centuries to both focus and calm the mind. The tea’s specially ground leaves are loaded with nutrients that benefit the brain and body.

Walnuts

In general, nuts are high in vitamin E, which makes them excellent brain food. Walnuts, however, have healthy fats and antioxidants that make them especially beneficial for our brains. No food can magically change the brain. However, regularly eating foods like these will help keep your brain healthy.

fuel n. 燃料

eg: This eco-friendly car consumes 50% less fuel than regular cars.

=> 這種環保車比一般車輛消耗少50%的燃料

eg: The driver pulled over to make sure his fuel tank wasn't leaking.

=> 駕駛把車輛靠邊停車以確認油箱沒有漏油

eg: Many developed countries are trying to reduce their fuel consumption.

=> 許多發達國家都在嘗試減低他們得耗油量

strengthen v. 加強/強化

eg: Spending quality time together can strengthen the relationship between parents and children.

=> 有品質的共處時光讓親子關係更加親密

eg: The bridge's structure needed to be strengthened after the flood.

=> 洪水過後這座橋的結構須要加強

beneficial adj. 有益的/有幫助的

eg: Josh has been under a lot of stress lately; taking a vacation would be very beneficial to him.

=> Josh最近的壓力很大，度假對他來說會有很大的幫助。

eg: Moderate sun exposure is beneficial to newborns.

=> 適度地曬太陽對新生兒有幫助

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Walnuts, however, have healthy fats...

=> healthy fats 健康的脂肪

=> 脂肪照理說是不好的東西，難道會有好的脂肪嗎？

=> healthy fats聽起來很矛盾

=> 其實這一類片語在英文叫做xymoron

=> xymoron是把互相矛盾的字並列以獲得特殊的效果的一種修辭法

xymoron 矛盾修飾法

pretty ugly

=> really ugly

awfully good

=> really good

dead serious

=> really serious

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A few English idioms based around the word "brain" include, "To pick someone's brain (or brains)", which means to find out what someone else is thinking by questioning them. Peter picked the rich businessman’s brain for ideas on how to start a business. Next, "To rack (one's) brain" means to think long and hard. I racked my brain for two days trying to figure out how I offended my girlgriend.