【English Corner 快樂英語角Week 225】好文趣事
文章一：
Coffee Is More Than a Pick-Me-UpA recent National Health study involving more than 2,000 adults aged 60 and older showed that those who drank high amounts of brewed coffee—equal to or more than two cups per day—had 42 percent lower odds of poor cognitive performance compared with non-coffee drinkers. The study suggests that coffee drinking protects against cognitive decline by reducing oxidative damage to brain cells (neurons). Coffee may also influence neurotransmitter balance, which is crucial for maintaining memory and thinking skills as people age.
Coffee polyphenols, in particular, have been shown in a recent metabolic review to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce Type 2 diabetes risk, and additional research from CND Life Sciences linked coffee consumption to a lowered incidence of Parkinson’s disease, reinforcing both its metabolic and neuroprotective effects.
A meta-analysis of 40 studies with more than 3.8 million subjects and found that drinking two to four cups of coffee per day was linked to a significantly lower risk of death from all causes, emphasizing its potential role in supporting long-term health across diverse populations.
The foundation of these benefits lies in coffee’s bioactive compounds. Chlorogenic acids are the active polyphenols that research has shown can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation while boosting nitric oxide, which enhances blood flow to improve vascular function and supports brain function for better cognition.
1.根據本文，下列何者有誤？
（1）每天喝現煮咖啡2杯，能提升認知表現。
（2）咖啡裡的多酚，能減少罹患二型糖尿病機率。
（3）喝咖啡可降低帕金森氏症的發病機率。
（4）每天建議不喝超過2杯咖啡，以保持健康。
2.根據本文，為何喝咖啡有如此多好處？
3.讀完本文，你有何感想？你也是咖啡愛好者嗎？最喜歡喝什麼咖啡？理由？
你也是咖啡愛好者嗎？最喜歡喝什麼咖啡？（123RF）（文章來源：英文大紀元時報）
文章二：
I'm a Nutritionist—Here's How I Drink Coffee for HealthTiming Is Everything: Coffee boosts metabolism and cardiovascular health best when consumed in the morning. A study published in the European Heart Journal found that morning coffee drinkers had a significantly lower risk of death from any cause and from cardiovascular disease compared with people who drank coffee throughout the day or did not drink coffee at all.
Stay in the Sweet Spot: The volume of two to four cups per day repeatedly shows up in epidemiological studies as offering maximum health benefits without tipping into sleep disruption, anxiety, or elevated blood pressure.
Filtered Coffee Protects the Heart: Brewing method matters. Studies confirm that unfiltered coffee such as French press and espresso contains diterpenes, compounds that can increase cholesterol. Filtered pour-over or drip methods remove these compounds while preserving antioxidants.
Go Black–or Nearly: Black coffee maintains the highest antioxidant load. If you want to soften bitterness, unsweetened nondairy milks such as soy, oat, or almond preserve more polyphenol bioavailability compared with cow’s milk.
Avoid Added Sugars: Sugar and sweet syrups can undermine coffee’s health benefits by spiking blood sugar and promoting weight gain.
Freshness Amplifies Health Benefits: Antioxidant potency decreases as beans become stale. I always choose high-quality, freshly roasted beans, stored in airtight containers, to lock in more of the bioactive power alongside better flavor.
1.根據本文，下列何者有誤？
（1）黑咖啡添加牛奶，更能促進多酚吸收。
（2）喝濃縮咖啡易導致膽固醇升高。
（3）手沖咖啡能保留咖啡中的抗氧化物質。
（4）咖啡能促進心血管健康，早上喝最好。
2. 根據本文，研究指出每天喝二到四杯咖啡有什麼好處？
3. 讀完本文，你有何感想？哪些好處會促使你開始喝咖啡，或改變喝咖啡的習慣？理由？
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【解答】
文章一1. （4）
2. The foundation of these benefits lies in coffee’s bioactive compounds.（喝咖啡的好處，基於咖啡中的生物活性化合物。）
文章二1. （1）
2. The volume of two to four cups per day offers maximum health benefits without tipping into sleep disruption, anxiety, or elevated blood pressure.（每天攝取2~4杯分量，既能帶來最大的健康益處，又不會導致睡眠中斷、焦慮或血壓升高。）
（文章來源：英文大紀元時報）◇
