傳統養生之道
Every culture around the world has its own fermented foods.
世界上每個文化都有自己的發酵食品。
In fact, humans have been using fermentation to preserve certain foods for longer periods since ancient times.
事實上，自古以來，人類就利用發酵來延長食物的保存時間。
in fact事實上;實際上=in realitypreserve(v.)保存since(prep.)自從
Recently, however, researchers have begun discovering the potential health benefits of consuming various fermented foods.
不過，近來研究人員發現，食用不同的發酵食品可能對健康有益。
researcher(n.)研究人員research(n.)研究conduct or do research進行研究potential(adj.)潛在的、可能的(n.)潛能benefit(n.)益處;好處beneficial(adj.)對～有益consume(v.)、consumption(n.)攝取
The process of fermentation involves microorganisms, such as bacteria, converting sugars and starches into alcohol or acids.
發酵的過程涉及微生物，如細菌，將糖和澱粉轉換為酒精或酸類。
process(n.)過程microorganism(n.)微生物bacteria(n.)細菌virus(n.)病毒convert...into...將～轉換為～=transform A into Bstarch(n.)澱粉
These end products not only preserve the food but also give fermented foods — such as yogurt, kimchi, and miso — their distinct strong, salty, and mildly sour taste.
這些最終的產物不僅能保存食物，還能賦予發酵食物（如優格、泡菜和味噌）明顯的濃烈、鹹和微酸的味道。
distinct(adj.)顯著的;明顯的、明顯不同的;差別明顯的
In addition, the chemical changes that occur during fermentation alter foods in other ways, which is why many people eat them to improve their health and well-being.
此外，發酵過程中發生的化學變化也會以其他方式改變食物，這就是為什麼許多人吃這些食物來促進健康和養生。
alter(v.)改變、調整well-being(n.)幸福;安康a sense of well-being幸福感
BBC Good Food lists some possible advantages of consuming fermented foods. The first two are directly linked to gut health.
BBC Good Food列出了一些食用發酵食物的可能好處。前兩項與腸道健康直接相關。
advantage(n.)好處、優勢be linked to~與～有關=be associated with=be connected with=be related togut(n.)腸道guts(n.)勇氣
First, fermentation adds “good” bacteria to foods. This could help rebalance the bacteria in the gut, as well as promote digestive health and ease any digestive problems.
首先，發酵能在食物中添加「好的」細菌，這可能有助於恢復腸道內細菌的平衡，並且能促進消化健康並緩解消化問題。
promote(v.)促進=enhance=boostease(v.)緩解、減輕digest(v.)消化digestion(n.)消化digestive(adj.)消化的
Moreover, fermented foods can be easier to digest, as the sugars and starches are broken down during fermentation.
此外，發酵食品也可能比較容易消化，因為糖和澱粉在發酵過程中已經被分解。
break down分解
Other benefits that have been suggested but are still being investigated relate to both physical and mental health.
其他已提出但仍在研究中的益處，則與身心健康有關。
investigate(v.)調查=look intorelate to與～有關
For instance, eating fermented foods has been said to support heart health and immunity while improving the “symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.”
例如，據說食用發酵食品可以促進心臟健康和免疫力，同時改善「壓力、焦慮和憂鬱症狀」。
immunity(n.)免疫力immune(adj.)免疫的immune system免疫系統
As scientists continue to study the effects of these foods on the body and mind, the full range of benefits from the world’s traditional fermented foods is likely to be confirmed.
隨著科學家持續研究這些食物對身體和心靈的影響，世界傳統發酵食物的全部益處很可能會被證實。
confirm(v.)證實;確認