"维多利亚秘密"名模晒瘦身秘诀

　　It was recently given a ringing endorsement¹ by one of the world's most beautiful women.So it should perhaps come as no surprise that coconut² oil—favourite beauty product of Miranda Kerr—is flying off the shelves.Sales are said to have soared after the Australian model, wife of actor Orlando Bloom, revealed she is an avid³ user. In an interview last month she attributed her blemish-free skin and glossy⁴ hair to the miracle oil. Miss Kerr, 28, who models for Victoria's Secret, and gave birth to the couple's first child Flynn in January, said: "I will not go a day without coconut oil. I personally take four tablespoons per day, either on my salads, in my cooking or in my cups of green tea." Health food chain Holland & Barrett, which has 625 stores nationwide, reported sales had shot up by 50 per cent in the past year and that much of the demand was very recent.

　　炎炎夏日刚过，立秋的脚步已经到来，在秋风略显凉意的这段时间，各位美女的食欲也因季节的变化而慢慢增加。怎样才能保持好自己的体重呢？半年前才当上妈妈的“维多利亚秘密”名模米兰达·可儿近日大胆拍摄只有绿叶遮蔽的比基尼写真，看得出身材已经恢复至产前一般窈窕浮凸。她用“事实”向大家推荐的一种“椰子油”食疗方法使得该产品在全美625家店面中销量翻倍，供不应求。据悉，28岁的米兰达·可儿在采访中自曝椰子油是瘦身胜品，自己每天坚持服食4勺椰子油，加在沙律、正餐或绿茶中，还建议坚持母乳喂养也是恢复身材的秘诀。

　　The oil contains fatty acids which are said to leave skin and hair smooth and shiny, and devotees have linked it with a host of other alleged⁵ health benefits, including weight loss, although these are highly disputed. Extracted from the flesh of mature coconuts⁶ it can be drunk raw, used in cooking and baking or applied⁷ directly to the skin or hair as a moisturiser.

　　据悉，椰子油含有100%的脂肪，有92%是饱和脂肪酸。新研究显示饱和脂肪酸有助于帮助毛发光滑、还具有瘦身的功效。虽然，传统意义观念中，要求人们尽可能减少摄入饱和脂肪酸的摄取量，因为饱和脂肪酸容易在肝脏中转化成胆固醇。新鲜椰子油可以生吃、还可以用来做菜、烹饪以及直接涂抹在皮肤上。

　　Kate Butler, Holland & Barrett's nutritionist, said: "The small molecular⁸ structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through the skin giving it a soft texture⁹. This makes it an ideal ointment¹⁰ for the relief of dry, rough skin, and an effective after-sun lotion¹¹ because it literally¹² melts into your skin. It works wonderfully as a hair conditioner too."

　　营养学家Kate Butler说：“椰子油美肤的功效显著，它对处理干性皮肤、以及对与晒后护肤有着一般护肤品都不能达到的神奇效果，它能直接渗透进肌肤。椰子油就好像一个头发风干机的作用一样。”

　　But experts, including the World Health Organization, have warned against drinking too much coconut oil as it contains high levels of saturated¹³ fat and calories—a 15g tablespoon contains around 135. Professor Mike Gordon, a food chemist at Reading University, said: "Coconut is 50 per cent made up of a fatty acid called lauric acid which if consumed to excess can contribute to increased risk of coronary heart disease. I would be very cautious about advising people to consume large amounts of coconut oil."

　　尽管如此，椰子油的作用还是遭到一部分专家的质疑。来自世界卫生组织的专家警告称，椰子油中含有的中链甘油三酸酯也是少量的，能不能帮助人减肥也值得怀疑。可能椰子油吃多了让人觉得腻了，所以食量变小，能帮助人们减肥也不一定。

1 endorsement   

n.背书；赞成，认可，担保；签(注)，批注

参考例句：

• We are happy to give the product our full endorsement.我们很高兴给予该产品完全的认可。
• His presidential campaign won endorsement from several celebrities.他参加总统竞选得到一些社会名流的支持。

2 coconut   

n.椰子

参考例句：

• The husk of this coconut is particularly strong.椰子的外壳很明显非常坚固。
• The falling coconut gave him a terrific bang on the head.那只掉下的椰子砰地击中他的脑袋。

3 avid   

adj.热心的；贪婪的；渴望的；劲头十足的

参考例句：

• He is rich,but he is still avid of more money.他很富有,但他还想贪图更多的钱。
• She was avid for praise from her coach.那女孩渴望得到教练的称赞。

4 glossy   

adj.平滑的；有光泽的

参考例句：

• I like these glossy spots.我喜欢这些闪闪发光的花点。
• She had glossy black hair.她长着乌黑发亮的头发。

5 alleged   

a.被指控的，嫌疑的

参考例句：

• It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
• alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

6 coconuts   

n.椰子( coconut的名词复数 )；椰肉，椰果

参考例句：

• We found a bountiful supply of coconuts on the island. 我们发现岛上有充足的椰子供应。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Coconuts provide "meat", drink, oil, soap and fiber for fishing line. 椰子提供“肉类”，饮料、油脂、肥皂和做钓（鱼）丝的纤维。 来自百科语句

7 applied   

adj.应用的；v.应用，适用

参考例句：

• She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
• This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。

8 molecular   

adj.分子的；克分子的

参考例句：

• The research will provide direct insight into molecular mechanisms.这项研究将使人能够直接地了解分子的机理。
• For the pressure to become zero, molecular bombardment must cease.当压强趋近于零时，分子的碰撞就停止了。

9 texture   

n.(织物)质地；(材料)构造；结构；肌理

参考例句：

• We could feel the smooth texture of silk.我们能感觉出丝绸的光滑质地。
• Her skin has a fine texture.她的皮肤细腻。

10 ointment   

n.药膏，油膏，软膏

参考例句：

• Your foot will feel better after the application of this ointment.敷用这药膏后，你的脚会感到舒服些。
• This herbal ointment will help to close up your wound quickly.这种中草药膏会帮助你的伤口很快愈合。

11 lotion   

n.洗剂

参考例句：

• The lotion should be applied sparingly to the skin.这种洗液应均匀地涂在皮肤上。
• She lubricates her hands with a lotion.她用一种洗剂来滑润她的手。

12 literally   

adv.照字面意义，逐字地；确实

参考例句：

• He translated the passage literally.他逐字逐句地翻译这段文字。
• Sometimes she would not sit down till she was literally faint.有时候，她不走到真正要昏厥了，决不肯坐下来。

13 saturated   

a.饱和的，充满的

参考例句：

• The continuous rain had saturated the soil. 连绵不断的雨把土地淋了个透。
• a saturated solution of sodium chloride 氯化钠饱和溶液