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The study found that all 7 berry types successfully
研究发现
as compared to the control group
与控制组相比之下
reduced the number of esophageal tumors
7种莓类都能成功地
as compared to the control group
减小食道肿瘤
but there was no significant difference
但没有显著证据表明
between the amount of tumor reduction seen in the varying berry groups.
食用不同莓类的老鼠肿瘤个数会发生变化
The chart on the slide compares each berry type
屏幕上的表格对比了控制组的食物和各种莓类
to the control diet. As you can see the tumor
大家可以看见，肿瘤
and disease were all reduced by at least 20% and up to 35%.
和疾病率都减少了至少20%至35%
Multiplicity of the tumors was also significantly
肿瘤的多样性
reduced for every berry type from 2.15
对每个莓类实验组而言减少了
in the control diet.
与控制组的2.15相比的话
All the berries were found to have similar antioxidant capacities as well.
发现所有莓类都有相似的抗氧化性
Since much more research is needed
因为我们还需要做进一步的研究
on the subject on acai and cancer prevention,
以了解巴西莓和防癌之间的关系
there is no single recommendation.
所以没有十足准确的建议
The following are some suggestions concerning the topic.
以下只是和这个话题相关的几个建议
Ignore online scams and claims about
不要理会网上那些关于减肥
weight reduction, increased energy
增加体能
and colon cleaning ability.
清洁结肠的骗人伎俩
The majority of the supplements available
市场上可见的大部分补品
on the market are only out there to make money.
都只是为了赚钱盈利而已
Remember that acai is a fruit so like other fruits,
巴西莓和其他普通的水果一样
it’s probably healthy and provides some benefits.
它也许比较健康，有一些好处
The key to incorporating acai into your diet
可以将巴西莓列入你的日常饮食
if you choose to do so is not to expect miracles.
但关键是不要期待出现奇迹
Don’t consume it in excess and choose the sugar free
别大量食用巴西莓，选择那些无糖的巴西莓浆
acai pulp or juice that is lower in sugar to avoid
或含糖量较低的果汁
excess calories from added sugar.
以避免从糖分中摄入过多的热量
In dealing with some foods such as soy and acai
像大豆，巴西莓这类食物
which a solid consensus is yet to be determined,
人们还未达成共识
you often have to decide for yourself whether or not
你应该自己决定
it is a good idea to incorporate these foods into your own diet.
是否应该将这些食物列入你的日常饮食
The key is to make an educated decision instead of
关键是，做出一个明智的决定
one based on false advertisements
而不是听信虚假广告
and outrageous claims.
或过于夸张的说法
When doing research on your own, be sure
自己做研究时
to use credible websites, read journal articles
要使用权威可信的网站，阅读期刊文章
and don’t be afraid to ask a professional.
勤于请教专业人士
Understand both sides of the issue about researching
要了解关于这项研究正反两方面的观点
not only the good news about the product
不仅要知晓关于这个产品的优点
but also the bad.
也要了解其害处
A good rule of thumb whenever your are unsure
一旦你不确定时，有一条经验法则
is to eat all the foods in moderation.
那就是适量食用这些食物
When researching scientifically controversial topics
研究特别有争议性的话题时
it is also important to recognize any source of error
很重要的一点是，要识别出任何观点中存在的错误
or bias that may be present.
或者可能存在的偏见
In Google searches be cautious of sites
用谷歌搜索的时候，要谨慎
that anyone can create and ones that strongly
不要轻信那些个人就可随意创建的网站
encourage or discourage any food
或者那些强烈建议或排斥某一种食物
or supplement consumption.
或补品的网站
Remember in many cases such as with acai,
请记住，很多情况下，就拿巴西莓来说
more research often needs to be done
还需要做进一步的研究
to determine the final decision.
以做出最后的定论
Product websites can be bias because of the goal
一些食品网站可能存在偏见，因为它的目标在于
of the website to introduce consumers to a product
向消费者介绍某一种产品
and ultimately persuade them to buy it.
并劝消费者购买这种产品
The focus will always be on the benefits
侧重点总是在产品的优点上
and little information will be provided
很少会提及
about the side effects or bad news.
产品的副作用或者坏处
News stories are typically credible sources
新闻报道是非常可信的信息来源
of information, but be sure to read the whole article
但一定要通读全文
and not just the headline.
而不是只读个标题
Be aware of anything that sounds too good to be true.
面对那些好的难以置信的产品要谨慎
Do your own research about the subject matter
多做一些关于这些产品的调查
and uncover all the facts before making your decision.
在作出决定前了解产品的所有相关信息
Although acai has been called a new super food
尽管巴西莓被称为一种新型超级食物
for the benefits of its high antioxidant content,
因为它富含抗氧化物
more research must still be done
但我们还是需要做进一步的研究
before a solid scientific claim can be made.
然后才可以得出一个比较科学可信的结论
Consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits
饮食要平衡，水果
and vegetable, whole grains and low fat dairy products
蔬菜，全麦食品，低脂肪的奶制品等都要包括
while treating yourself to a few treats in moderation
大享美食时也要记得有个度
is still the best way to eat.
这才是最好的饮食方法
