生姜因其独特的味道和健康益处，作为食材和药材，常被添加到食品和药品中。长久以来的研究一致表明，服用生姜可以缓解晕动症和手术后的恶心等症状，因为生姜的抗炎功效可以减少胃肠道炎症，舒缓不适。生姜在饮食中的用途也很多样，人们常用生姜制作沙拉酱、煲汤，甚至制作蛋糕。本文浅谈生姜对健康的多种益处。
词汇：ginger 生姜
1 It's normal for our bodies to not always be in tip-top condition, whether we catch the flu, have aching muscles after lots of exercise or get travel sick. But there's an ingredient that can help with all of that, and it can be used in all sorts of ways.
2 Ginger isn't just something to have in the kitchen – it's been used as an aid for centuries. Research consistently shows it eases nausea, such as motion sickness, and is recommended as a remedy by the NHS for helping ease pregnancy sickness. Anna Daniels, a dietitian and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, says it's so beneficial because it has "powerful anti-inflammatory properties which assist with reducing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and therefore relieve discomfort and settle upset stomachs."
3 And it can help with more than just nausea. Ginger tea has been shown to help fight colds and flu because it encourages perspiration, which in turn reduces feverish symptoms. Gingerol, a bioactive compound in the spice, has been found to help reduce the risk of infections because it supports immune health, including autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. And if you're sporty, there's good news for you too. Studies by the International Journal of Preventative Medicine and The Journal of Pain found that a daily supplement of ginger eased muscle soreness after intense physical activity.
4 So, how can you use ginger? It's an incredibly versatile ingredient and can be used in almost anything from tea to biscuits to fiery stir-fries. Many cafes and supermarkets now sell ginger shots promoting health benefits. Emily Jonzen, author of The Goodness of Ginger and Turmeric, suggests grating it, though she advises "it has a strong flavour and a fieriness to it so introduce it to your cooking a little at a time".
5 So, if you like the taste, you could incorporate it into your diet and see if you feel these health benefits.
测验与练习
一、将标题和段落配对。
Paragraph 1 _______
Paragraph 2 _______
Paragraph 3 _______
Paragraph 4 _______
Paragraph 5 _______
a. Give it a go
b. Helping an upset stomach
c. How to use ginger
d. Helping rashes and bites
e. A range of problems it helps
f. A cure for all
二、根据文章内容选出正确的选项。
1. The NHS recommends eating ginger daily if you have pregnancy sickness.
a. True
b. False
c. Not given
2. Why can ginger help reduce gastrointestinal inflammation?
a. because of its fiery taste
b. because it has anti-inflammatory properties
c. because it supports the immune system
3. Ginger tea can…
a. be helpful in reducing symptoms of flu.
b. help by reducing perspiration.
c. increase your body temperature.
4. Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus can be prevented by consuming ginger.
a. True
b. False
c. Not given
5. What example of using ginger does Emily Jonzen suggest?
a. adding it to a sweet treat
b. combining it with turmeric
c. adding it in small amounts as you cook
三、用下列单词完成对本文的总结。
It's not just the 1) _______ taste that's good, 2) _______ has health benefits too. 3) _______ properties help reduce inflammation and ginger tea has been shown to help fight 4) _______. You can use it in any number of ways because it's so 5) _______.
settle
ginger
perspiration
colds and flu
versatile
fiery
anti-inflammatory
（答案见词汇表后）
词汇表
tip-top 最好的，完美的
travel sick 晕车，因乘坐交通工具而头晕恶心
aid 帮助，救助手段
nausea 恶心，呕吐感
motion sickness 晕动症
remedy 疗法
ease 缓解
anti-inflammatory 抗炎的
gastrointestinal tract 消化道
settle 使…平静下来，缓解
perspiration 排汗
feverish 发烧的，发热的
bioactive 生物活性的
compound 化合物
autoimmune 自身免疫的
supplement 补充物，增补物
versatile 用途多样的
fiery （味道）辣的
shot 小杯
grate 擦碎（食物）
答案
一、将标题和段落配对。
Paragraph 1 f. A cure for all
Paragraph 2 b. Helping an upset stomach
Paragraph 3 e. A range of problems it helps
Paragraph 4 c. How to use ginger
Paragraph 5 a. Give it a go
二 、根据文章内容选出正确的选项。
1. c. Not given.…is recommended as a remedy by the NHS for helping ease pregnancy sickness. 'Eating ginger daily' is not mentioned.
2. b. …it has "powerful anti-inflammatory properties which assist with reducing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract…"
3. a. Ginger tea has been shown to help fight colds and flu because it encourages perspiration…
4. b. False. Gingerol, a bioactive compound in the spice, has been found to help reduce the risk of infections because it supports immune health, including autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. It does not say ginger can prevent the conditions – it supports autoimmune conditions.
5. c. She says "it has a strong flavour and a fieriness to it so introduce it to your cooking a little at a time".
三、用下列单词完成对本文的总结。
It's not just the fiery taste that's good, ginger has health benefits too. Anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation and ginger tea has been shown to help fight colds and flu. You can use it in any number of ways because it's so versatile.