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Fruits that are considered to be nutraceuticals are rich in fibre and a great source of important vitamins and minerals. Fruits also include a variety of antioxidants, including flavonoids, which are good for your health. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower a person's risk of diabetes, weight control, gut related diseases, sexual disorders, cancer, inflammation, heart disease, and other diseases. Berries and citrus foods may be particularly effective at preventing illness. Fruits are renowned for being good providers of phytochemicals, which are necessary to fend off degenerative illnesses including cancer and cardiovascular conditions. They have a range of antioxidants that can be used to neutralise reactive oxygen species (ROS). This book's primary goal is to compile scattered data on the nutritional content of various fruits in response to the management and prevention of various diseases.

'lucid and elegant'— The Washington Post'A deeply compelling read... Spellbinding....'— BookPage'Her journey from desperation to self-acceptance is moving and well rendered. In the crowded medical memoir field, this stands out.'— Publishers Weekly A powerful critique of the failures in our healthcare system and an inquiry into the sinister strains of wellness culture that prey on people's vulnerabilities through schemes, scams, and diets.Jacqueline Alnes was a Division One runner during her freshman year of college, but her season was cut short by a series of inexplicable neurological symptoms. What started with a cough, escalated to Alnes collapsing on the track and experiencing months of unremembered episodes that stole her ability to walk and speak. Two years after quitting the team to heal, Alnes's symptoms returned with a severity that left her using a wheelchair for a period of months. She was admitted to an epilepsy center but doctors could not figure out the root cause of her symptoms. Desperate for answers, she turned to an online community centered around a strict, all-fruit diet which its adherents claimed could cure conditions like depression, eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, and vision problems. Alnes wasn't alone. From all over the world, people in pain, doubted or dismissed by medical authorities, or seeking a miracle diet that would relieve them of white, Western expectations placed on their figures, turned to fruit in hopes of releasing themselves from the perceived failings of their bodies.In The Fruit Cure, Jacqueline Alnes takes readers on a spellbinding and unforgettable journey through the world of fruitarianism, interweaving her own powerful narrative with the popularity and problematic history of fruit-based, raw food lifestyles. For readers plagued by mysterious symptoms, inundated by messages from media about how to attain “the perfect body,” or caught in the grips of a fast-paced culture of capitalism, The Fruit Cure offers a powerful critique of the failures of our healthcare system and an inquiry into the sinister strains of wellness culture that prey on people's vulnerabilities through schemes, scams, and diets masquerading as hope.

Cognizing the significance of fruits and vegetables in the human diet. This book is designed to provide an insight into the nutritional importance of fruits and vegetables in human health, disease prevention, managing stress and boosting immunity, especially in this COVID-19 pandemic.The book contains a very concise and precise information on nutraceuticals, their sources and benefits. It also contains the best possible information regarding common health issues faced by humans and their prevention with the help of bioactive compounds, maintaining a focus throughout on how nutraceuticals influence human health.The information provided in this book is truly based on scientific records of scientists working in the arena of bioactive compounds of fruits and vegetables and their role in disease prevention of humans as well as Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) acts and regulations.Note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Goji berries (Lycium barbarum), which are widely distributed in Northwestern China, Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean areas, have traditionally been employed in Chinese medicine from ancient times. Goji berries, also known as wolfberry, have become increasingly popular in the Western world because of their nutritional properties, often advertised as a superfood in Europe and North America. With the development of analysis methods, various chemical constituents have been identified, including carbohydrates, carotenoids, flavonoids, betaine, cerebroside, -sitosterol, amino acids, trace elements, vitamins and other constituents. Polysaccharides have been identified as one of the major active ingredients responsible for biological activities. Phytochemicals in Goji Berries: Applications in Functional Foods, a volume in the Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Series, provides information about the chemical, biochemical, botanic properties, bioactive components and health benefits of Goji berries. It also discusses postharvest storage technology, processing technology, and the development and utilization of Goji berry by-products in medicinal foods and functional foods, as well as addressing food safety issues. Features: Provide information on Goji fruit origin and growing conditions, distribution, and biochemical properties Discusses such medicinal properties and health benefits of Goji berries as the capacity to lower blood pressure, treat anemia, maintain cholesterol levels in the normal range and decrease risk of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, Goji berries have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties, among others Includes information on traditional products, new products and innovative processing technologies This book will serve college and university students majoring in food science, nutrition, pharmaceutical science, and botanical science. It also will serve as a unique reference for food science professionals pursuing functional foods, marketing expansion, as well as nutritional dietary management. Readers will obtain sound scientific knowledge of the nutritional value and health benefits of the different Goji berry products such as juice, cake, soup, snacks, and medicinal foods. Also available in the Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals series:Korean Functional Foods: Composition, Processing and Health Benefits, edited by Kun-Young Park, Dae Young Kwon, Ki Won Lee, Sunmin Park (ISBN 978-1-4987-9965-2)Phytochemicals in Citrus: Applications in Functional Foods, edited by Xingqian Ye (ISBN 978-1-4987-4272-6)Food as Medicine: Functional Food Plants of Africa, by Maurice M. Iwu (ISBN 978-1-4987-0609-4)For a complete list of books in the series, please visit our website at https://www.crcpress.com/Functional-Foods-and-Nutraceuticals/book-series/CRCFUNFOONUT

El Año Internacional de las Frutas y Hortalizas 2021 (IYFV) tiene como objetivo concienciar sobre los beneficios nutricionales y sanitarios del consumo de frutas y hortalizas. Este documento ofrece una visión general de las actividades que tendrán lugar durante el IYFV.

Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Fruits and Vegetables provides an overview of the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition, antioxidant potential, and health benefits of a wide range of commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. The book presents a comprehensive overview on a variety of topics, including inflorescence, flowers and flower buds (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage), bulb, stem and stalk (onion, celery, asparagus, celery), leaves (watercress, lettuce, spinach), fruit and seed (peppers, squash, tomato, eggplant, green beans), roots and tubers (red beet, carrots, radish), and fruits, such as citrus (orange, lemon, grapefruit), berries (blackberry, strawberry, lingonberry, bayberry, blueberry), melons (pumpkin, watermelon), and more. Each chapter, contributed by an international expert in the field, also discusses the factors influencing antioxidant content, such as genotype, environmental variation and agronomic conditions. Contains detailed information on nutritional and anti-nutritional composition for commonly consumed fruits and vegetables Presents recent epidemiological information on the health benefits of fresh produce Provides in-depth information about the antioxidant properties of a range of fruits and vegetables

Fruit Crops: Diagnosis and Management of Nutrient Constraints is the first and only resource to holistically relate fruits as a nutritional source for human health to the state-of-the-art methodologies currently used to diagnose and manage nutritional constraints placed on those fruits. This book explores a variety of advanced management techniques, including open field hydroponic, fertigation/bio-fertigation, the use of nano-fertilizers, sensors-based nutrient management, climate- smart integrated soil fertility management, inoculation with microbial consortium, and endophytes backed up by ecophysiology of fruit crops. These intricate issues are effectively presented, including real-world applications and future insights. Presents the latest research, including issues with commercial application Details comprehensive insights into the diagnosis and management of nutrient constraints Includes contributions by world renowned researchers, providing global perspectives and experience

...مما لا شك فيه أن العودة إلى الفطرة التى خلقها الله سبحانه وتعالى والتى تمتد إليها يد الإنسان بالتغيير أو بالتلويث لم تعد صيحة أو نزوة يقدم عليها الإنسان فترة من الزمن ثم لا يلبث بعد قليل أن يقلع عنها إلى غيرها وإنما أصبحت الآن ضرورة حياتية فالهواء الملوث والأطعمة الملوثة التى أفسدتها الكيماويات والأدوية التى لا يخلو أكثرها من أضرار جانبية تفوق أحيانا النفع المرجو منها كلها أملت على الإنسان أن يعود إلى الطب البديل وأن يبحث ويتقصى عن ذلك الطب الأخضر.

It is becoming clear that incorporating vegetables and fruits into everyday meals is essential for human health maintenance from many experiments. Vegetables and fruits have been found to contain a variety of functional ingredients in addition to the three major nutrients. These functional ingredients are involved in digestive enzymatic degradation, detoxification and obesity prevention. This book mainly describes the effects, preventions and treatments of phytochemicals: Chapter 1: “Medicinal Phytochemicals (Dietary Fibers) and Health Effects in Fruits and Vegetables”; Chapter 2: “Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Bacteria: Diversity, Antibiotic Resistance and Their Possible Contribution to Gut Microbiota”; Chapter 3: “Fruits and Vegetables Consumption and Their Effects on Human Health: Current Research in Malaysia”; Chapter 4: “Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Case Study of Food Culture vis-à-vis Health Awareness among the Students of the University of Johannesburg, South Africa”; Chapter 5: “Eating Three Portions of Fruit per Day: The Role of Gender in the Theory of Planned Behaviour”; and Chapter 6: “New Design Solutions with an Inventive Step for the Chambers of Fruit and Vegetable Warehouses”. These chapters will provide more advanced information to researches for developing new drug designs of phytochemicals.

Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs: Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion brings together experts from around the world working on the cutting edge of research on fruit, vegetables, and herbs in health promotion. Offering a timely, concise, scientific appraisal of the efficacy of key foods to prevent disease and improve the quality of life, Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs: Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion provides valuable evidence-based conclusions and recommendations. This reference text will encourage further research on the potential benefits of fruits and vegetables in health and disease prevention, providing a basis for possible dietary modifications by the government and the public. Provides insight on bioactive constituents found in fruits and vegetables that can be further studied to improve health and disease resistance or incorporated into other food products and used as alternative medicines and dietary supplements Includes valuable information on how fruits are important sources of bioflavonoids and nonnutritive bioactives that modify body functions Offers a conclusion or summary of evidence at the end of each chapter to enhance understanding of new approaches in the field

The highly anticipated new release from the groundbreaking, New York Times best-selling author of Medical Medium!Experience the next level of medical revelations. Packed with information you won't find anywhere else about the Unforgiving Four—the threats responsible for the rise of illness—and the miraculous power of food to heal, this book gives you the ability to become your own health expert, so you can protect yourself, friends, family, and loved ones from symptoms, suffering, and disease. Unleash the hidden powers of fruits and vegetables and transform your life in the process.ANTHONY WILLIAM, the Medical Medium, has helped tens of thousands of people heal from ailments that have been misdiagnosed or ineffectively treated—or that medical communities can't resolve. And he's done it all by listening to a divine voice that literally speaks into his ear, telling him what is at the root of people's pain or illness and what they need to do to be restored to health.In his first book, the New York Times bestseller Medical Medium, Anthony revealed how you can treat dozens of illnesses with targeted healing regimens in which nutrition plays a major role. Medical Medium Life-Changing Foods delves deeper into the healing power of over 50 fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and wild foods that can have an extraordinary effect on health. Anthony explains each food's properties, the symptoms and conditions it can help relieve or heal, and the emotional and spiritual benefits it brings. And he offers delicious recipes to help you enjoy each food's maximum benefit, from sweet potatoes with braised cabbage stuffing to honey-coconut ice cream.YOU'LL DISCOVER:• Why wild blueberries are the “resurrection food,” asparagus is the fountain of youth, and lemons can lift your spirits when you've had bad news• The best foods to eat to relieve gallstones, hypertension, brain fog, thyroid issues, migraines, and hundreds more symptoms and conditions• The particular healing powers of kiwis, cucumbers, cat's claw, coconut, and much more• Insight into cravings, how to use stress to your advantage, and the key role fruit plays in fertility Much of Anthony's information is dramatically different from the conventional wisdom of medical communities, so don't expect to hear the same old food facts rehashed here. Instead, expect to get a whole new understanding of why oranges offer more than just vitamin C—and a powerful set of tools for healing from illness and keeping yourself and your loved ones safe and well.Here are just a few highlights of what's inside:• Critical information about the specific factors behind the rise of illness and how to protect yourself and your family• Foods to repair your DNA, boost your immune system, improve your mental clarity, alkalize every body system, shield you from others'negative emotions, and so much more• Techniques to make fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and wild foods the most healing they can be for your individual needs Plus targeted foods to bring into your life for relief from hundreds of symptoms and conditions, including: • ANXIETY • AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS • CANCER • DIABETES • DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS • FATIGUE • FOOD ALLERGIES • INFERTILITY • INFLAMMATION • INSOMNIA • LYME DISEASE • MEMORY LOSS • MIGRAINES • THYROID DISEASE • WEIGHT GAIN

Una guida semplice per vegani alle prime armi - scopri come il veganismo può trasformare la tua vita OGGI STESSO!'Le basi di un sano stile di vita vegano'è una guida che ti porterà salute e felicità vita natural durante. Se sei un neo vegano indeciso, un vegetariano'né carne né pesce'o un onnivoro incuriosito dal veganismo, questo libro fugherà ogni tuo dubbio. Scoprirai che è possibile assumere proteine a sufficienza, adattarsi ad ogni occasione sociale, imparare ad amare gli spinaci e gustare la pizza, i nachos, i brownie e altro ancora, senza alcun prodotto di origine animale. Anche i vegani'professionisti'possono scoprire alcuni nuovi trucchi! Lo stile di vita vegano non è solo un'altra dieta alla moda e il mondo sta cominciando a capire il perché. Il veganismo è utile per chi desidera condurre una vita più sana, perdere peso, ridurre il rischio di malattie croniche e molto altro ancora. Una dieta priva di prodotti di origine animale significa anche vivere una vita più verde e rendere il mondo un posto migliore, un piatto alla volta. Tuttavia, una delle motivazioni principali per diventare vegano è quella di porre fine all'immorale macellazione degli animali destinati al consumo umano. Un sano stile di vita vegano: seguire un'alimentazione priva di carne e di latticini Scopri la differenza che può fare nella tua vita un regime alimentare basato sui vegetali! Se vuoi migliorare la tua salute in generale, perdere qualche chilo, dimostrare la tua compassione per gli animali o tutelare l'ambiente,'Le basi di un sano stile di vita vegano'ti indica la strada. Questo libro guida ogni tuo passo, fornendoti gli strumenti, le risorse e le ricette necessarie per rendere la transizione verso il veganismo sana, piena di gioia e deliziosa. Oltre a fare propri passi chiari e concreti per la transizione verso il veganismo, i lettori comprenderanno che il veganismo rappresenta un cambiamento flessibil

Nutritional Composition of Fruit Cultivars provides readers with the latest information on the health related properties of foods, making the documentation of the nutritive value of historical cultivars especially urgent, especially before they are lost and can't be effectively compared to modern cultivars. Because there is considerable diversity and a substantial body of the compositional studies directed towards commercial varieties, this information is useful for identifying traits and features that may be transposed from one variety to another. In addition, compositional and sensory features may also be used for commercialization and to characterize adulteration. Detailed characterization of cultivars can be used to identify'super-foods'. Alternatively, unmasked historical cultivars may be the focus of reinvigorated commercial practices. Each chapter in this book has sections on the botanical aspects, the composition of traditional or ancient cultivars, the composition of modern cultivars, a focus on areas of research, the specialty of the communicating author of each chapter, and summary points. Presents the botanical aspects and composition of both traditional and modern plants, including in-depth insight into current research, and overall summary points for each fruit for consistent comparison and ease of reference Provides important information in the consideration of preservation, transference, or re-introduction of historical/traditional cultivars into current crop science Provides details on compositional and sensory parameters, from aroma and taste to micro- and macronutrients Includes data on nutraceuticals and novel components that have proven to impact on, or be important in, food quality, storage, processing, storage, and marketing

Fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices have an important place in human diet and life. Therefore, one object of this book is to organize the scattered information and to deal with the recent development of nutritional value and health benefits from fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices to the human being. This will help to increase the per capita consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices in their daily diet. This book addresses factors that are involved in maintaining the quality of fruits and vegetables. This book incorporates information on nutritional values and their benefits to the consumers. In this book contain total 164 fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices crops, 4 chapters, general information, medicinal use, health benefits, culinary uses and nutritional values are given. This book has been mainly designed to serve as a text, general information to the consumers and reference book for the students in the field of Food Science and Technology, post-harvest technology, horticulture, nutrition advisors and mostly for professionals in food industries.

The use of natural or naturally-derived antioxidants, instead of synthetic antioxidants, to produce foods with a longer shelf life and a higher degree of safety is a growing trend. Fruit and fruit-processing by-products are considered to be an important source of bioactive molecules (vitamins C, E, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and dietary fiber) of great interest for the food industry, although their content varies greatly depending on origin, source, type of extract and concentration levels. This book discusses biological activity, potential applications and beneficial health effects of fruit and pomace extracts.

La santé est dans l'assiette! Vous manquez de vitamine C ou de fer? Vous surveillez votre diabète? Vous faites un régime? Vos enfants sont en pleine croissance? Cet ouvrage vous aide à choisir et à cuisiner les fruits qui vous conviennent en fonction de vos besoins et de ceux de votre famille. Pour chaque fruit, retrouvez de façon claire et pratique : ses bienfaits santé et sa saisonnalité, un tableau répertoriant ses valeurs caloriques et nutritionnelles, des recettes faciles et savoureuses. Votre guide de poche indispensable pour une alimentation équilibrée et variée!

Fruit juice is a popular choice of beverage for both adults and children because of the flavor and vibrant colors. Fruit juice has many health benefits associated with it. There are various types of fruits, which grow in different parts of the world, and each one differs greatly from one another. Each fruit has particular chemical characteristics, colors and flavors, and although their consumption should be included in a healthy diet, it's consumption is a choice dependent on personal taste. Fruit juice, depending on the fruit used, has many minerals, trace minerals and macro minerals, which all have an important role in two general body functions: building and regulating. This book discusses the nutritional composition and health benefits of several different fruit, which include elderberries, noni, açai, oranges, other citrus fruits, Brazilian yellow passion fruit and blackberries.

The purpose of this book is to fulfill the need for accurate state-of-the art information and perspectives regarding the most recent studies on berries. Edible berries have been part of the human diet for thousands of years and today numerous studies suggest that their regular dietary consumption may be beneficial in decreasing the risk for chronic diseases and for age-related pathologies. Over the past ten years, the scientific literature on berries’ characteristics and properties has rapidly matured from sporadic articles to a solid body of information. However, sometimes access to such data is not easy. The eleven chapters of the book cover different topics, from chemical composition and biological properties to marketing of the small edible fruits commonly defined as “berries”. Special emphasis has been placed on bioactive constituents extracted from berries and their important biological activities.

The #1 New York Times bestseller answers: What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? For decades, that question has fascinated a small circle of impassioned doctors and researchers—and now, their life-changing research is making headlines in the hit documentary Forks Over Knives. Their answer? Eat a whole-foods, plant-based diet—it could save your life. It may overturn most of the diet advice you've heard—but the experts behind Forks Over Knives aren't afraid to make waves. In his book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn explained that eating meat, dairy, and oils injures the lining of our blood vessels, causing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. In The China Study, Dr. Colin Campbell revealed how cancer and other diseases skyrocket when eating meat and dairy is the norm—and plummet when a traditional plant-based diet persists. And more and more experts are adding their voices to the cause: There is nothing else you can do for your health that can match the benefits of a plant-based diet. Now, as Forks Over Knives is introducing more people than ever before to the plant-based way to health, this accessible guide provides the information you need to adopt and maintain a plant-based diet. Features include: Insights from the luminaries behind the film—Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. John McDougall, The Engine 2 Diet author Rip Esselstyn, and many othersSuccess stories from converts to plant-based eating—like San'Dera Prude, who no longer needs to medicate her diabetes, has lost weight, and feels great!The many benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based diet—for you, for animals and the environment, and for our futureA helpful primer on crafting a healthy diet rich in unprocessed fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, including tips on transitioning and essential kitchen tools125 recipes from 25 champions of plant-based dining—from Blueberry Oat Breakfast Muffins and Sunny Orange Yam Bisque to Garlic Rosemary Polenta and Raspberry-Pear Crisp—delicious, healthy, and for every meal, every day.

CLEANSE WHILE FEELING NOURISHED AND ENERGIZED Follow these delicious and hunger-satisfying all-fruit diets and you will lose weight and feel vibrantly healthy while clearing your body of toxins. Fresh Fruit Cleanse offers everything you need for an easy and powerful detox, including day-by-day programs, mouth-watering recipes, and advice for transitioning off the cleanse. •1 -DAY FRUIT BLAST Give your body a quick and powerful recharge to increase energy and boost your immune system •3 -DAY RESET CLEANSE Go longer to experience better skin and hair, a clearer mind, and a slimmer body •5 -DAY REBALANCE CLEANSE Recharge and realign your body as you release toxins while enjoying hearty all-fruit meals •7 -DAY DETOX DIET Enjoy a full nutrient-packed week of delicious fresh fruit for maximum results

Limited access to nutritious food and relatively easier access to less nutritious food may be linked to poor diets and, ultimately, to obesity and diet-related diseases. Congress directed the USDA to conduct a one-year study to assess the extent of the problem of limited access, identify characteristics and causes, consider the effects of limited access on local populations, and outline recommendations to address the problem. This new book includes a national-level assessment of access to supermarkets and large grocery stores, analysis of the economic and public health effects of limited access, and a discussion of existing policy interventions.

“Paul Gross, the “Berry Doctor,” gets beyond the marketing hype on superfruits. By looking at nutrient density, research support and popular appeal, Gross delivers a cornucopia of offerings that can easily enhance well-being. Further, he includes ideas to add the nutrient-rich fruits into the diet, whether via simple suggestions in the breakdown of each offering, a list of the types of products to look for in the supermarket, or by following the creative recipes. Gross enables readers to make proactive choices to enhance their own health.” --Heather Granato, Group Editor, Virgo Publishing “Dr. Paul Gross has done an excellent job. This book will be an important resource for informing the public about the health effects of fruits.” —Gary Stoner, Ph.D., Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ohio State University “Dr. Paul Gross's straightforward and well-documented book provides strong direction and clear-cut answers for consumers, based on well-reasoned research and compelling evidence. His use of readily-understandable superfruits criteria and a ‘points system'for rating health-beneficial fruits is a welcome answer to consumers seeking the best choices for themselves and their families.” –Mary Ann Lila Ph.D., Director, Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University'Dr. Gross is a leading expert and strong proponent of consumer education and superfruit science, and following careers as a university scientist, entrepreneur, and food industry consultant, he is the leading advocate for superfruits and superfruit science.'-- Steve Talcott Ph.D., Department of Food Chemistry, Texas A&M University “This is a book for the public, for nutritionists, MDs and alternative medical practitioners, vegetarians, for anyone who wants to better understand what a well-chosen selection of superfruits can do for you inside and out besides tasting great.” —Ian Crown, Panoramic Fruit Company, Puerto Rico All fruits are NOT created equal The “Berry Doctor” reveals secrets behind nature's healthiest fruits What would you do to increase your chances of living longer and healthier? Superfruit expert Paul Gross, Ph.D. ranks the top twenty fruits that can help you get started on a lifelong healthy diet, and he gives you the science behind each fruit's unique nutritional advantages. Eating superfruits regularly can help you look younger, lose weight, and reduce your risk of getting cancer, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes. All fruits have some health-promoting potential, but Superfruits reveals which ones pack the most value for your well-being. Superfruits features: Sidebars for each essential nutrient along with Fun Facts, Myth Busters, and Science Behind It Tips for the best ways to eat and shop for superfruits, including a section on how to incorporate superfruits into a Mediterranean diet 75 delicious recipes for smoothies, salads, desserts, and more DID YOU KNOW THAT: Red grapes contain resveratrol, a phytochemical that shows exciting promise in the fight against premature aging, diabetes, and cancer Superfruit seeds from kiwis, figs, and strawberries are rich in protein, omega fats, and micronutrients Pasteurizing and overprocessing are the main reasons for nutrient loss in manufactured superfruit juices

While everyone knows fruits and vegetables are beneficial to good health, it's increasingly seen as important to know which ones can be effective in treating specific illnesses. For example, which are good for cardiac care? Which can help combat and treat asthma? What are the safety concerns to be aware of when using herbs in combination with traditional medicines?Diet and nutrition are vital keys to controlling or promoting morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases, and the multitude of biomolecules in dietary fruits and vegetables play a crucial role in health maintenance. They may, therefore, be more effective and certainly could have different actions beyond nutrients however this science is still evolving. This book brings together experts working on the different aspects of supplementation, foods, and plant extracts, in health promotion and disease prevention. Their expertise and experience provide the most current knowledge to promote future research. Dietary habits need to be altered, for most people and the conclusions and recommendations from the various chapters in this book will provide a basis for that change.The overall goal of this book is to provide the most current, concise, scientific appraisal of the efficacy of key foods and constituents medicines in dietary plants in preventing disease and improving the quality of life. While vegetables have traditionally been seen to be good sources of vitamins, the roles of other constituents have only recently become more widely recognized. This book reviews and often presents new hypotheses and conclusions on the effects of different bioactive components of the diet, derived particularly from vegetables, to prevent disease and improve the health of various populations. Identify bioactive fruit and vegetable options for prevention or treatment of illness Moves from general overview to disease specific applications providing a framework for further research and deeper understanding Includes discussion of issues and challenges, permitting critical analysis and evaluation