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Active Vocabulary 2

delicious [ dɪˈlɪʃəs ] – восхитительный, очень вкусный, приятный

crunchy [krʌntʃi] – хрустящий

juicy[ ˈdʒuːsi] – сочный

versatile [ˈvɜːrsətl] – разнообразный

apple varieties [ˈæpl vəˈraɪətiz] – сорта яблок

powerful antioxidant [ˈpaʊərfl ˌæntiˈɑːksɪdənt] – мощный антиоксидант

to prevent absorption [prɪˈvent əbˈsɔːrpʃn] – предотвратить поглощение

riboflavin (vitamin B2) [raɪbəˈfleɪvɪn]//[ ˈvaɪtəmɪn] – рибофлавин, витамин B2

thiamin (vitamin B1)[ thīəmən ]//[ ˈvaɪtəmɪn] – тиамин, витамин B1

release enzyme power[rɪˈliːs ˈenzaɪm ˈpaʊər] – освобождение энергии энзимов

endothelial function[endəʊˈθiːliəl] – эндотелиальная функция

phytochemicals in fruits [faitəˈ kemiklz] – фитохимические элементы в плодах

flavonoid content [‘fleivənoid] – содержание флавоноидов

1. Translate the following word combinations into Russian:

Delicious, crunchy, juicy apples; extremely versatile; apple varieties are grown worldwide; health benefits; to resist infection and scavenge free radicals; to cause inflammation; important components; can legitimately be called; study shows

2. Read the following text and say:

a) what the term “powerful antioxidant” means;

b) what subjects are touched upon in the text

Text 2. Apples

Delicious, crunchy, juicy, and sweet are all adjectives used to describe apples. They travel well, making them a popular lunchbox food and snack. Apples are extremely versatile. Although they are often thought of as distinctly American, they actually originated in Mesopotamia. Around 2,500 apple varieties are grown in the U.S., and 7,500 grown worldwide.

Health Benefits of Apples

Especially high in vitamin C, apples also provide vitamin A as a powerful antioxidant to help resist infection and scavenge free radicals that cause inflammation. They also contain a significant amount of fiber, which can help prevent absorption of LDL (bad) cholesterol. Apples are a good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamin (vitamin B1), and pyridoxine (vitamin B6), which together release enzyme power to support metabolism and other vital functions inside the body.

Other minerals in apples include iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium, which are important components in helping to control heart rate and blood pressure. All these good things and more explain why apples can legitimately be called a “super food.”

Warning: Apples are one of the most pesticide-contaminated foods in the produce section, so it’s best to buy them organic.

Studies Done on Apple

At least one study shows that the flavonoids and nitrates in apples may protect against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure, as well as improving endothelial function to regulate blood flow. Flavonoids are one of the most important naturally occurring phytochemicals in fruits, vegetables, and edible plants.

Research also indicates a connection between eating apples and a reduced risk of certain cancers, specifically colorectal cancer, due to the high flavonoid content that releases antioxidant activity. Apples, it turns out, contain more antioxidants than any other food, with the peel being even more potent than the flesh. Interesting too, is the finding that no other fruit is associated with altering colorectal cancer risks: The higher the intake, the bigger the impact.