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進入《中英對照讀新聞》Can drinking donkeys’ milk help you to stay in shape? 喝驢奶有助於保持健康？
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Fed up with skimmed milk and can’t stomach soya? Give donkeys’ milk a try.
厭倦脫脂牛奶但又無法忍受豆漿嗎？試試驢奶。
Said to be the secret of Cleopatra’s flawless complexion, asses’ milk also works wonders on waistlines, according to research. And with high quantities of omega-3 oils and calcium, it may be better for the heart and help keep energy levels up throughout the day.
驢奶據說是埃及豔后克麗奧佩托拉無瑕面容的秘密之因，根據研究，它對腰身也有奇妙效果。由於有豐富的omega-3 油與鈣，因此驢奶或許對心臟較好，同時有助於整天保持活力。
Previous research has also suggested the protein-rich drink might be a good alternative to cows’ milk for those with allergies, so donkeys’ milk could soon become the next big thing among the health-conscious who can’t bear to give up dairy.
之前的研究也顯示，對那些有過敏症的人，這個富含蛋白質的飲品，可能是很好的牛奶替代品，因此在深具健康概念，同時又受不了放棄乳品的人之間，驢奶或許很快的將成為下一個熱門商品。
In the latest study, Italian scientists gave rats either cows’ milk or asses’ milk to drink on top of their usual food. While those given cows’ milk became heavier than normal rats, those drinking asses’ milk put on less weight.
在最近的研究，義大利的科學家給老鼠平常的食物外，再給牠們喝牛奶或驢奶。結果那些喝牛奶的老鼠，體重變得比一般老鼠重，而喝驢奶的增加重量較少。
They also had lower levels of blood fats and other fats that can damage the arteries and the heart. And their mitochondria – the tiny batteries that power cells – were super-charged, turning food into energy at a fast pace.
牠們的血脂與其他恐損害心臟及血管的脂肪濃度也較低。同時牠們的粒線體—驅動細胞的微小電池電力也極度飽滿，因而快速的將食物轉變成能量。
Taken together, this suggests that the consumption of asses’ milk should be encouraged, the researchers said.
總括來看，這顯示應鼓勵喝驢奶，研究人員說。
新聞辭典
in shape︰片語，處於良好狀況、處於良好的健康狀況。例句︰Plenty of physical exercise will help you keep in shape.（ 大量的體育鍛鍊將有助於保持身體健康。）
stomach︰動詞，承受、忍受。例句︰I have had to stomach a lot of things I do not like.（我必須忍受許多我不喜歡的事。）
keep up︰片語，保持。例句︰He keeps his credit up by paying his bills regularly.（他按期付帳，保持良好信用。）
