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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report.
这里是美国之音慢速英语健康报道。
To prove that there is a celebration for just about everything, October 1 officially marked National Kale Day in the United States.
为了证明万物都有其节日，美国的十月一日被正式定为“羽衣甘蓝节”。
That's right – National Kale Day.
你没看错，就是羽衣甘蓝节。
The big day of national celebration may have passed, but that does not mean you should not eat kale.
这一举国同庆的大节日已经过去，但这并不妨碍你吃羽衣甘蓝。
First, what exactly is kale?
首先，羽衣甘蓝到底是什么？
Kale is in the same family as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage.
羽衣甘蓝和西兰花、菜花以及白菜是同一科属。
For people in Russia, kale is kapusta. In Italy, it is called cavolo. Hindi speakers call it gobhi. Or if you speak Japanese, the name is karu.
对俄罗斯人来说，羽衣甘蓝就是kapusta。在意大利，它被称作cavolo。印地语称之为gobhi。日本人则称之为karu。
Different areas may have different names for kale, but it is a super healthy food -- whatever you call it.
羽衣甘蓝在不同地区可能有不同的名字。但无论你怎么称呼它，它都是一种超级健康食品。
In fact, in the United States, many people are calling it a "SuperFood." That does not mean it can fly over tall buildings like Superman and rescue people. (Well, actually, maybe it does). It does keep people healthy and keeps them safe from sickness.
事实上，美国很多人都称之为“超级食品。”这并不意味着它能像超人一样飞过高高的建筑去救人。（好吧，其实也许它可以）。它能确保人们健康不生病。
Kale's health benefits
羽衣甘蓝的健康益处
Kale is filled with healthy nutrients. It provides 1,000 percent of the daily recommended allowance for vitamin K. In other words, by eating kale you more than meet the nutrition requirements set by United States health officials.
羽衣甘蓝浑身都是健康的营养物质。它能提供10倍维生素K的日常建议摄取量。换句话说，吃羽衣甘蓝你就能充分满足美国卫生官员制定的营养需求。
Kale also has nearly 100 percent of the daily suggested intake of both vitamin A and C. That information comes from the U.S Department of Agriculture. Kale also has folate, a B vitamin that is important for brain development. It also has many other essential vitamins and minerals. Kale is good for your heart and may help fight against some kinds of cancer.
羽衣甘蓝还含有足量的维生素A和维生素C的日常建议摄取量。该信息来自于美国农业部。羽衣甘蓝还含有叶酸、以及对大脑发育非常重要的维生素B。它还含有许多其它人体必需的维生素和矿物质。羽衣甘蓝对心脏有益，还有助于对抗某些类别的癌症。
So, kale is good for us. It also tastes great. And there are many ways to cook it.
所以羽衣甘蓝对我们有益。它还很好吃，还有很多种烹调方式。
Cooking terms and kale recipes
烹饪术语和羽衣甘蓝食谱
The vegetable kale can be tough or hard. But it keeps more nutrients if you don't cook it too much. Here is a trick. Simply rub or massage the kale leaves with olive oil and seasonings. The leaves will break down and soften. The stems, or stalks, will remain tough. But you can sauté them or place them in soup for added vitamins and taste.
羽衣甘蓝很硬。但如果你不过份烹调它就能保留更多的营养物质。这里有一个诀窍，用橄榄油和调味料简单地抹在羽衣甘蓝的叶子上。这些叶子就会变软。它的茎或秆还是会很硬。但是你可以把它们放到汤里用于补充维生素和增加口味。
After you massage your kale, add a little more olive oil and sweet balsamic vinegar as a dressing – or your own favorite salad dressing. Add your favorite toppings for a healthy and delicious salad.
在抹过羽衣甘蓝后，加一点橄榄油和甜香醋作为调味汁，也可以加点你喜欢的沙拉酱。加点你喜欢的佐料来做更健康美味的沙拉。
Steaming kale on the stovetop is a really healthy way of cooking this leafy green vegetable. First boil a pot of water and steam the kale on top in a steamer container.
在灶上蒸羽衣甘蓝是这种绿叶蔬菜的一种健康烹饪方式。首先烧开一壶水，然后把羽衣甘蓝放在蒸锅上蒸。
You can also lightly sauté kale with garlic, some hot pepper and a little salt for a simple, delicious and healthy side dish. A side dish is a smaller dish that goes with the main meal.
你也可以用大蒜、些许辣椒和些许盐清炒羽衣甘蓝来作为美味健康的配菜。配菜是同主菜一道上的小菜。
Sautéed kale with nuts also goes well with fish. Kale is tasty when sautéed with foods like tomatoes or red peppers.
用坚果炒羽衣甘蓝可以做为鱼的配菜。羽衣甘蓝同西红柿或辣椒等一起炒很美味。
You can mix or drizzle kale with olive oil and bake it for 15 minutes until it gets crispy. These are called kale chips. You can also bake it on top of pizza for a healthy topping.
你可以把羽衣甘蓝和橄榄油拌匀，然后一起烤十五分钟直到它变酥脆。这被称之为羽衣甘蓝片。你还可以把它放在批萨上面烤作为健康的佐料。
So eat some of this wonderful vegetable in your next meal. Your body will thank you.
所以下顿饭多吃点这种奇妙的蔬菜。你的身体会感谢你的。
Do you have a special way to prepare kale? Share your recipe in our comments section. This will give you the chance to use some of the cooking terms you heard in this story.
你知道羽衣甘蓝的特殊烹调方式吗？在评论部分分享你的食谱。这会让你有机会使用在这篇新闻中听到的一些烹饪术语。
I'm Anna Matteo.
我是安娜·马特奥（Anna Matteo）。
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