Yogurt in Health and Disease Prevention

• Author : Nagendra P. Shah
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 26 May 2017

Yogurt in Health and Disease Prevention examines the mechanisms by which yogurt, an important source of micro- and macronutrients, impacts human nutrition, overall health, and disease. Topics covered include yogurt consumption’s impact on overall diet quality, allergic disorders, gastrointestinal tract health, bone health, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, weight control, metabolism, age-related disorders, and cardiovascular health. Modifications to yogurt are also covered in scientific detail, including altering the protein to carbohydrate ratios, adding n-3 fatty acids, phytochemical enhancements, adding whole

• Author : Juana Frías,Cristina Martínez-Villaluenga,Elena Peñas
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 12 September 2016

Fermented Foods in Health and Disease Prevention is the first scientific reference that addresses the properties of fermented foods in nutrition by examining their underlying microbiology, the specific characteristics of a wide variety of fermented foods, and their effects in health and disease. The current awareness of the link between diet and health drives growth in the industry, opening new commercial opportunities. Coverage in the book includes the role of microorganisms that are involved in the fermentation of bioactive and

• Author : Chuong Pham-Huy,Bruno Pham Huy
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 25 April 2022

This book discusses various types of food and lifestyles for the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders, including cardiovascular disorders, cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Discusses influences of environmental pollution, synergistic effects of different foods, and synergy of foods with physical activity or medicine. Provides examples of plant source foods, animal source foods, fungal source foods and explains their roles in human health and disease. Links the relationships between food, lifestyle and health.

• Author : Alexandre Gomes Rodrigues
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 10 June 2020

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biomolecules: Properties, Relevance and Their Translational Applications presents a concise review on microbial biotechnology, along with impacts and recent results from research centers, small companies and large enterprises. The book brings the most relevant information on how we can use resources—in this case from microorganisms—and technology to develop solutions in fields like biofuels, food, cosmetics and medicine. It covers case studies of start-ups in the field and explains

• Author : Alina-Ioana Gostin,Diana Bogueva,Vladimir Kakurinov
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 21 May 2021

Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in the Balkans s introduces and analyzes traditional foods from the Balkans. Beginning with the eating habits in Balkans, this book unfolds the history of use, origin, compositions and preparation, ingredient origin, nutritional aspects, and the effects on health for various foods and food products of the region. Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in the Balkans also addresses local and international regulations and provides suggestions on how to harmonize these regulations to promote

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 17 July 2019

Comprehensive Biotechnology, Third Edition unifies, in a single source, a huge amount of information in this growing field. The book covers scientific fundamentals, along with engineering considerations and applications in industry, agriculture, medicine, the environment and socio-economics, including the related government regulatory overviews. This new edition builds on the solid basis provided by previous editions, incorporating all recent advances in the field since the second edition was published in 2011. Offers researchers a one-stop shop for information on the subject of

• Author : Debasis Bagchi,Harry G. Preuss,Anand Swaroop
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 15 October 2015

Functional foods and nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and natural antioxidants have established their potential roles in the protection of human health against disease. Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention examines the benefits, efficacy, and success of properly designed nutraceuticals and functional foods in human health and their possible application in disease prevention. The book demonstrates diverse disease pathophysiology and how nutraceuticals and functional food can be used to combat and prevent disease. The book discusses global food

• Author : Dennis D. Miller,C. K. Yeung
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 09 March 2022

FOOD CHEMISTRY A manual designed for Food Chemistry Laboratory courses that meet Institute of Food Technologists undergraduate education standards for degrees in Food Science In the newly revised second edition of Food Chemistry: A Laboratory Manual, two professors with a combined 50 years of experience teaching food chemistry and dairy chemistry laboratory courses deliver an in-depth exploration of the fundamental chemical principles that govern the relationships between the composition of foods and food ingredients and their functional, nutritional, and sensory properties.

• Author : Jeffrey P. Miller,Charlene Van Buiten
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release : 22 April 2022

Superfoods have come to the forefront of the public imagination due to a combination of presumed health benefits and cultural mystique. Much of the literature on these foods, however, is based upon rostrums and diet plans that accept the health claims of superfoods without subjecting them to rigorous scrutiny. Superfoods: Cultural and Scientific Perspectives examines these food products from a blended science and cultural viewpoint, presenting a balanced, evidence-based view of each food item. Following a discussion of “superfoods” as

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 08 November 2018

The Encyclopedia of Food Security and Sustainability covers the hottest topics in the science of food sustainability, providing a synopsis of the path society is on to secure food for a growing population. It investigates the focal issue of sustainable food production in relation to the effects of global change on food resources, biodiversity and global food security. This collection of methodological approaches and knowledge derived from expert authors around the world offers the research community, food industry, scientists and

• Author : A. Sankaranarayanan,N. Amaresan,D. Dhanasekaran
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 06 December 2019

Fermented food play an important proactive role in the human diet. In many developing and under developed countries, fermented food is a cheap source of nutrition. Currently, more than 3500 different fermented foods are consumed by humans throughout the world; many are indigenous and produced in small quantities, however, the consumption of many fermented foods has gradually increased. Fermented Food Products presents in-depth insights into various microbes involved in the production of fermented foods throughout the world. It also focuses on

• Author : Robert W. Hutkins
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 04 September 2018

The revised and expanded text on food fermentation microbiology With this second edition of Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods, Robert Hutkins brings fresh perspectives and updated content to his exhaustive and engaging text on food fermentations. The text covers all major fermented foods, devoting chapters to fermented dairy, meat, and vegetable products, as well breads, beers, wines, vinegars, and soy foods. These insights are enhanced by detailed explanations of the microbiological and biochemical processes that underpin fermentation, while an

• Author : Apurba Giri
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 18 November 2021

In this book, several functional foods or food ingredients, their mechanism of immune enhancing properties and use in food products have been discussed through seventeen chapters written by eminent authors. There are several medicinal plants which have significant role for immunity boosting such as Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Shatavari, Giloy, Aloe vera, Amla, Neem, licorice, garlic, ginger, turmeric, rosemary, black cumin, cinnamon, sage, thyme,fenugreek, peppermint, black pepper, clove etc. These have been discussed in detail. Note: T&F does not sell

• Author : Joginder Singh,Ashish Vyas
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 18 January 2022

Advances in Dairy Microbial Products presents a thorough reference that explains the makeup of these products in a scientifically sound, yet simple manner. It offers both established and cutting-edge solutions on the numerous challenges commonly encountered in the industrial processing of milk and the production of milk products. It is an ideal resource for researchers and practitioners involved in dairy science, particularly those who wish to gain the most thorough and up-to-date information on dairy microbial products. In addition, it

• Author : Robert E. Smith
• Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
• Release : 19 December 2018

This second book in a two-volume set tells how the healthcare community is working with patients and their caregivers to help improve health using P4 medicine, proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. The healthcare community is finding ways to predict one’s susceptibility to diseases, so they can be prevented from occurring, when possible. When diseases do emerge, it is developing personalized therapies and ways for patients to participate in their own healthcare. At the same time, systems thinking dispels