冬季健康小知识.doc

 HYPERLINK /language/english-translation.html 英文翻译  HYPERLINK /language/english-translation.html 英译中——/language/english-translation.html 来源：译言网Winter health tips 冬季健康小知识翻译类型：英文翻译—欢迎广大翻译爱好者交流！翻译人员：srrsh2012-11-14  英文原文 The nights are drawing in, while the shops are full of Christmas decorations and people bunged up with colds. Exercise levels drop and we reach for comforting snacks and drinks - all of which can take a toll on our wellbeing. We look at how you can keep your mind and body in tip-top condition during the colder months. Boost your immunity Winter is the prime time for coughs and colds, so make sure you eat plenty of leafy green vegetables and fruit that is packed with vitamin C. You may be tempted to reach for the multivitamins, but numerous studies have found that supplements dont have the same benefits as natural foods. In fact, a 2004 review of evidence found that even mega-dose supplements of vitamin C (2000mg) have little effect on staving off colds. More recently, the US Womens Health Study found a link between vitamin C supplements and an increased risk of hardening arteries in some people with diabetes. So remember: fresh is best. Get outdoors Going outside may be the last thing you want to do when the weathers miserable, but your body needs sunlight to create vitamin D thats essential for healthy bones and teeth. Your body can create vitamin D from the action of the sun on your skin, even on a cloudy day. Top up your vitamin D levels with cod-liver oil, milk, dairy products and oily fish such as sardines, salmon and fresh tuna. Watch your appetite The shorter days of autumn and winter affect our internal body clock that tells us when we feel tired, when we wake up and when we feel hungry. Scientists in Scotland found that lack of daylight causes an increase in appetite, so make sure you indulge those cravings with healthier foods. This time of year is a great time for British grown fruit and veg, so satisfy that sweet toot