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The study found that all 7 berry types successfully
研究發現
as compared to the control group
與控制組相比之下
reduced the number of esophageal tumors
7種莓類都能成功地
as compared to the control group
減小食道腫瘤
but there was no significant difference
但沒有顯著證據表明
between the amount of tumor reduction seen in the varying berry groups.
食用不同莓類的老鼠腫瘤個數會發生變化
The chart on the slide compares each berry type
屏幕上的表格對比了控制組的食物和各種莓類
to the control diet. As you can see the tumor
大家可以看見，腫瘤
and disease were all reduced by at least 20% and up to 35%.
和疾病率都減少了至少20%至35%
Multiplicity of the tumors was also significantly
腫瘤的多樣性
reduced for every berry type from 2.15
對每個莓類實驗組而言減少了
in the control diet.
與控制組的2.15相比的話
All the berries were found to have similar antioxidant capacities as well.
發現所有莓類都有相似的抗氧化性
Since much more research is needed
因為我們還需要做進一步的研究
on the subject on acai and cancer prevention,
以了解巴西莓和防癌之間的關系
there is no single recommendation.
所以沒有十足準確的建議
The following are some suggestions concerning the topic.
以下只是和這個話題相關的幾個建議
Ignore online scams and claims about
不要理會網上那些關于減肥
weight reduction, increased energy
增加體能
and colon cleaning ability.
清潔結腸的騙人伎倆
The majority of the supplements available
市場上可見的大部分補品
on the market are only out there to make money.
都只是為了賺錢盈利而已
Remember that acai is a fruit so like other fruits,
巴西莓和其他普通的水果一樣
it’s probably healthy and provides some benefits.
它也許比較健康，有一些好處
The key to incorporating acai into your diet
可以將巴西莓列入你的日常飲食
if you choose to do so is not to expect miracles.
但關鍵是不要期待出現奇跡
Don’t consume it in excess and choose the sugar free
別大量食用巴西莓，選擇那些無糖的巴西莓漿
acai pulp or juice that is lower in sugar to avoid
或含糖量較低的果汁
excess calories from added sugar.
以避免從糖分中攝入過多的熱量
In dealing with some foods such as soy and acai
像大豆，巴西莓這類食物
which a solid consensus is yet to be determined,
人們還未達成共識
you often have to decide for yourself whether or not
你應該自己決定
it is a good idea to incorporate these foods into your own diet.
是否應該將這些食物列入你的日常飲食
The key is to make an educated decision instead of
關鍵是，做出一個明智的決定
one based on false advertisements
而不是聽信虛假廣告
and outrageous claims.
或過于夸張的說法
When doing research on your own, be sure
自己做研究時
to use credible websites, read journal articles
要使用權威可信的網站，閱讀期刊文章
and don’t be afraid to ask a professional.
勤于請教專業人士
Understand both sides of the issue about researching
要了解關于這項研究正反兩方面的觀點
not only the good news about the product
不僅要知曉關于這個產品的優點
but also the bad.
也要了解其害處
A good rule of thumb whenever your are unsure
一旦你不確定時，有一條經驗法則
is to eat all the foods in moderation.
那就是適量食用這些食物
When researching scientifically controversial topics
研究特別有爭議性的話題時
it is also important to recognize any source of error
很重要的一點是，要識別出任何觀點中存在的錯誤
or bias that may be present.
或者可能存在的偏見
In Google searches be cautious of sites
用谷歌搜索的時候，要謹慎
that anyone can create and ones that strongly
不要輕信那些個人就可隨意創建的網站
encourage or discourage any food
或者那些強烈建議或排斥某一種食物
or supplement consumption.
或補品的網站
Remember in many cases such as with acai,
請記住，很多情況下，就拿巴西莓來說
more research often needs to be done
還需要做進一步的研究
to determine the final decision.
以做出最后的定論
Product websites can be bias because of the goal
一些食品網站可能存在偏見，因為它的目標在于
of the website to introduce consumers to a product
向消費者介紹某一種產品
and ultimately persuade them to buy it.
并勸消費者購買這種產品
The focus will always be on the benefits
側重點總是在產品的優點上
and little information will be provided
很少會提及
about the side effects or bad news.
產品的副作用或者壞處
News stories are typically credible sources
新聞報道是非常可信的信息來源
of information, but be sure to read the whole article
但一定要通讀全文
and not just the headline.
而不是只讀個標題
Be aware of anything that sounds too good to be true.
面對那些好的難以置信的產品要謹慎
Do your own research about the subject matter
多做一些關于這些產品的調查
and uncover all the facts before making your decision.
在作出決定前了解產品的所有相關信息
Although acai has been called a new super food
盡管巴西莓被稱為一種新型超級食物
for the benefits of its high antioxidant content,
因為它富含抗氧化物
more research must still be done
但我們還是需要做進一步的研究
before a solid scientific claim can be made.
然后才可以得出一個比較科學可信的結論
Consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits
飲食要平衡，水果
and vegetable, whole grains and low fat dairy products
蔬菜，全麥食品，低脂肪的奶制品等都要包括
while treating yourself to a few treats in moderation
大享美食時也要記得有個度
is still the best way to eat.
這才是最好的飲食方法
