Overview
- Lesson Title: Grapefruit Improves Health-This article discusses the different findings and opinions about grapefruit's medicinal qualities.
- Language: Hausa
- Topic: Science/Technology
- ILR Level: 2+/3
- ACTFL Proficiency: Superior, Advanced-High; This ACTFL rating is an approximation based on the ILR level
- Modality: Reading
- Learning Objective: Maintenance & Improvement
- Subject Area: Language
- Material Type: LO
- Publication Year: 2007
- ObjectID: HAUS_12118
Transcript
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Grapefruit Improves Health Lemun taba yana inganta lafiya NOTE: ”Q” represents the Hausa hooked ”K” “X” represents the Hausa hooked “D” “V” represents the Hausa hooked “B” Lemun taba wanda a turance ake kira “grapefruit”, masana sun ce ya yaxu a duniya ne daga qasar Jamaica. Yana tsirowa a kan bishiya ne mai fitar da dunqulallun ’ya’ya kamar dai na lemun zaqi. A nan Nijeriya kuwa irin wannan xan itace yana fitowa ne a kan bishiyarsa da launin xorawa ko shuxi. Cikin vawonsa kuma yakan kasance fari fat ko xorawa-xorawa mai haske. Wasu nau’ukan kuma da ake samu a duniya suna da xan ja-ja ko rawaya-rawaya. Xanxanonsa na haxe da zaqi da xaci ne, saboda sinadarin acid da ke cikinsa, duk da yake xauke da sinadarin da ke sanya acid ya salance. Lemun taba kamar sauran ’yan itace yana xauke da Beta-carotene, kuma yana iya zama Vitamin A a cikin anta mutum. Sinadaran da ke cikin lemun taba suna qarfi wajen fitar da dati ciki da na jiki. Yana kuma xauke da Vitamin C da gishirin Calcium da kanwa (Potassium) da dai sauransu. Waxannan sinadarai da ke cikin lemun taba na taimakawa matuqa wajen bai wa jikin mutum kariya daga kamuwa da cutar daji da cututtukan zuciya. Waxanda suke shan tatsattsen ruwan lemun taba akai-akai za su samu kariya daga cutar zazzavin cizon sauro, domin acikinsa akwai sinadarin quinine wanda ake haxawa wajen yin maganin maleriya. A vangaren magungunan gargajiya kuwa ana amfani da shi ta hanyoyi da dama: An xauke shi kuma tamkar wani maganin qarin qarfi da sanya kuzarin jiki. Yana kuma taimaka wa narkar da abinci don jikin mutum ya ji daxin sarrafa abincin. Yana kuma xibge da sinadaran da ke sanya fitsarin nan da nan. Muhimman ayyukan da lemun taba ke yi a jikin mutum dai sun haxa da:
Sinadaran da ke aiki a irin wannan yanayi sun haxa xanxanon lemun wanda sukari da ke cikinsa xan kaxan ne.
Waxanda ke son rage qiba sai su samu lemun taba a haxa da goro kamar guda shidda a niqa su a cakuxe da ruwan lemun taba da kai mili lita 500 (xan babban kofin ruwa). Za a iya shan wannan haxin sau uku a kullum. Sauran amfanin lemun kuwa sun haxa da: Shan kofin ruwan lemun xaya a rana na maganin xan-kanoma (basir). Saboda qarfinsa wajen narkar da abinci shi ya sa ake son a fara shan sa kafin a ci abinci. Wanda kuma ke son ganin aikin lemun da kyau to kada ya haxa shi da abinci da hatsi ko sukari. Idan kuma aka sha ruwan lemun taba kafin a kwanta barci za a samu barci mai daxi, musamman ma ga mutanen da ke fama da hauhawar jini. Shan lemun akai-akai na hana zafin jiki da na qashi, musamman ga masu fama da ciwon (rheumatism) wato sanyi qashi. Kamar dai yadda aka ambata sama, yana ba da kariya daga farmakin ciwon zazzavin cizon sauro. Yana hana taruwar qananan duwatsu a qoda. Sannan yana taimakawa ba da kariya daga bushewa da kumburin fata da qurarraji, abin da ake kira a Turance “Eczema.” |
Grapefruit Improves Health “Lemun taba”, which in English is called a grapefruit, is said by experts to have spread to the rest of the world from Jamaica. It grows on a tree hung with round fruit similar to lemons. Here in Nigeria, this fruit ripens on the tree to a yellow or green color. Inside its peel it is usually pure white or light yellow. Other types that are found in the world have reddish or yellowish fruit. Its taste is a mix of sweet and sour, because of the acid in it, though it produces a substance that mellows the acidity. Like some other fruit, grapefruit contains Beta-carotene, which can become Vitamin A in a person’s liver. There are strong substances in grapefruit that remove impurities from the intestines and the rest of the body. It also contains Vitamin C, calcium and potassium, among others. These substances in grapefruit are extremely important for protecting the human body from contracting infections and heart ailments. Those who drink fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice regularly acquire protection against malarial fevers, because in it there is a substance called quinine, which is used in making anti-malaria medicine. In traditional medicine, grapefruit is used in many ways: It is taken as a tonic for increasing strength and energizing the body. It also helps with the digestion of food, so that a person’s body feels good while processing food. It also has a lot of ingredients that hasten urination. The important effects that grapefruit has on the human body include:
Substances that give grapefruit its flavor contain very little sugar.
Those who want to lose weight should take a grapefruit and about six kola nuts, grind the nuts up and mix them with about 500 milliliters (a big cup) of grapefruit juice. One should drink this mixture three times a day. Other benefits of grapefruits include: Drinking one cup of grapefruit juice each day is medicine for spinal meningitis. Its potency for digestion is a reason why people like to drink some before eating food. Those who want to see grapefruit’s positive effects shouldn’t mix it with starchy or sugary food. And drinking grapefruit juice before going to bed will promote sound sleep, especially for those people who suffer from elevated blood pressure. Drinking grapefruit juice regularly prevents body aches and sore joints, especially for those who suffer from rheumatism. As mentioned above, it provides protection against sudden attacks of malarial fever. It prevents the formation of small kidney stones. And it helps protect against dry and swollen skin and pimples, which is called eczema in English. |
Glossary
| Hausa | Hausa Meaning | English Meaning |
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| zazzabin cizon sauro | masassara ta cizon sauro. | Describes fever or malaria from mosquito bites |
| dunkulalun 'ya'ya | ƙananan ƴaƴan lemu. | Describes the size of the fruit using personification (e.g. the sizes of the fruits are usually "petite") |
| dati | dauɗa | Dirty. Is mostly used in Hausa regions where the official language is English. |
| fari-fat | fari ƙal | Stressing the color white (as if simply saying "white" is not white enough) |
| ja-ja ko rawaya-rawaya | abu mai ja a ciki | Describes a color that is close to red or something reddish |
| ’yan itace | ɗiya itace | This literally means the children of trees, but is used to describe seeds or fruit. |
| magungunan gargajiya | maguguna da ake samu daga itace. | Traditional medicines. In Hausa cities, they are usually made from bark or seeds from trees. |
| cukuɗe | Wannan na nufin a motsa gaba ɗaya. | To mix the mixture thoroughly |
| Hauhawar jini | Ana amfani da wannan kalmar ne wajen nuna masu fama da ciwon hawan jini. | A term use to describe hypertension or high blood pressure. |
Notes
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Akwai ra'ayi daban-daban akan lemun taba. Wasu masana sun bayyana cewa asali ana kiran wannan ‘ya’yan itacen “Haramtacin ‘ya’yan itacen barbados” kuma yana ɗaya daga cikin “al’ajibin barbados guda bakwai”. ‘Ya’yan itacen sun kuma sun sananu daga ƙarshen ƙarni na 19; kamin lokacin ana shuka su kawai don ado ne. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit |
There are different opinions about the origin of grapefruit among different researchers. According to some, the grapefruit, originally named the "forbidden fruit" of Barbados, is currently said to be one of the "Seven Wonders of Barbados.” The fruit has only become popular since the late 19th century; before that it was only grown as an ornamental plant. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit |
CONTENT SOURCE: Abubakar AbdurRahaman (2007, May 11). Grapefruit Improves Health. Abuja: Media Trust.Ltd. http://www.dailytrust.com/kiwo.htm Objective: Demonstrate your core comprehension.
Content description: This article discusses the different findings and opinions about grapefruit's medicinal qualities.
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<eng-response>This is an article that discusses the different opinions about the importance of grapefruit to the body. According to the author, the fruit contains beta-carotene, which can turn into vitamin A in the liver. He added the grapefruit works better in the body than the orange, and can also prevent one from overeating. The author concluded that drinking grapefruit juice regularly is good for the body because it prevents sickness, especially for those suffering from rheumatism, and helps prevent eczema.</eng-response>
<response>Wannan labarin jarida ne da ke bayyanin ra’ayi daban daban akan muhinmancin lemun taba cikin jiki. Marubucin ya bayyana cewa lemun na ɗauke da Beta-carotene wanda ke iya zama “Vitamin A” a cikin anta mutum. Ya ƙara da cewa lemun na kuma maye makwafin lemun zaƙi wajen aiki a jiki, kuma yana iyya hana mutun ya ci abinci fiye da yanda ya kamata. Marubucin ya kamala da cewa shan ruwan lemun akai-akai na hana kamuwa da wasu cututuka musanman masu fama da sanyin ƙashi da ake kira “rheumatism” yana taimakawa ba da kariya daga bushewa da kumburin fata da ƙurarraji, abin da ake kira a Turance “Eczema.”</response>
<eng-fdbk>Correct! The author discusses the importance of grapefruit and its effect on the body.</eng-fdbk>
<fdbk>Wannan daidai ne! marubucin na bayyani ne akan muhinmancin lemun taba da abun da yake haddasawa a jiki.</fdbk>
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<eng-response>The author of this article explains the importance of grapefruit to our health. He quotes some researchers who trace the origin of the fruit to Jamaica, from where it spread to other parts of the world. Some of the effects of grapefruit include strengthening our system through the prevention of diseases like high blood pressure and rheumatism, among others. He suggested that one must drink the fruit juice regularly to be free from most diseases, and described it as the best fruit to consume, especially by those who want to lose weight and cleanse their stomach regularly.</eng-response>
<response>Marubucin wannan labarin jarida na bayyani ne akan muhinmancin lemun taba ga jikin mu. Ya ambata cewa masana sun ce ya yaɗu a duniya ne daga ƙasar Jamaica inda ya samu asali. Wasu daga cikin abubuwan da lemun ke haddasawa sun haɗa ƙarfafa jiki ta wajen kariya daga cututuka kamar hauhawar jini, sanyin ƙashi da ake kira “rheumatism” da dai sauran su. Ya bada shawarar cewa dole mutun ya sha lemun akai akai idan yana son kare kan sa daga yawancin cututuka, kuma ya ce lemun ne mafi dacewa musanman ga masu son ramewa da wanke cikin su akai akai.</response>
<eng-fdbk>Wrong! What is the author’s introduction about? What was his comment about consuming the fruit?</eng-fdbk>
<fdbk>Ba daidai ba ne! Akan mi marubucin ya yi gabatarwa labarin? Mi ya faɗa akan shan lemun?</fdbk>
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<eng-response>According to the author, it has been discovered that grapefruit is necessary for the body because of the different minerals it contains, such as calcium, potassium and vitamin C, among others. It grows in many countries, such as Nigeria, and according to some researchers, it originated in Jamaica. The fruit also cleanses waste from the stomach thanks to its acidic content, which also gives it some of its taste. He concluded that one will be very healthy if he or she drinks a cup of undiluted juice daily, before and after meals, and recommends that everyone follow this routine.</eng-response>
<response>Bisa ga bayyanin marubucin nan, an gano cewa lemun taba wajibi ne ga jiki saboda yana ƙunshe da ma’adinai kamar da gishirin Calcium da kanwa (Potassium) da Vitamin C da dai sauransu. Lemun na fitowa ƙasashe daban daban kamar Nijeriya da Jamaica inda ya samu asali bisa ga faɗin masana. Lemun na kuma wanke dauɗa a ciki saboda sinadarin acid mai bashi zaƙi da ɗaci cikin baki. Ya kamala da cewa mutun na iyya zama lafiyayye idan ya sha moɗa/kofi ɗaya ta tsantsan ruwan lemun kowace rana kafin da bayan abinci, ya kuma ce ya kamata kowa ya bi wannan shawarar yau da kullum.</response>
<eng-fdbk>Wrong! What is the author’s comment about drinking juice from grapefruit? What is his conclusion in the article?</eng-fdbk>
<fdbk>Wannan ba daidai ba ne! Wannan irin bayyani marubucin yayi game da shan lemun taba? Da mi ya kamala wannan labarin jaridar?</fdbk>
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Choose the best summary.</instr>
<instr type="target">Umurni:Zaɓi taƙaitawa mafi dacewa.</instr>
<finish>Do you think people consume a lot of grapefruit because of its effects on the body? Why or why not?</finish>
<finishtl>A ganin ku mutane na shan lemun ne dangane da abun da yake haddasawa? Don mi?</finishtl>
<finish>How do you think one could lose weight by drinking grapefruit juice, without incurring any side effects?</finish>
<finishtl>A ganin ku yaya ake iyya shan lamun taba don a rame ba tare da samun wani lahani ba a jiki?</finishtl>
<finish>How can grapefruit be promoted or introduced so that people suffering from diseases like rheumatism can become aware of its medicinal content and consume it as needed?</finish>
<finishtl>Yaya ake iya bunƙasa anfanin lemun taba ga masu ciwon kamar na sanyi ƙashi da ake kira “rheumatism” domin sun sha ringa shan shi yanda ya kamata?</finishtl>
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