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1. Functional Foods of the East

   Edited by John Shi, Chi-Tang Ho, Fereidoon Shahidi

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   Health and healing foods have a long history in the Asian cultures. Those of Eastern culture have long believed that food and medicine are from the same source and can treat illnesses and promote a healthier life. This volume covers certain traditional Asian functional foods, their history,...

   Published October 20th 2010 by CRC Press
2. Tree Nuts

   Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects

   Edited by Cesarettin Alasalvar, Fereidoon Shahidi

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   Traditionally perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food best avoided or consumed only in moderation, tree nuts have come into their own. Recent epidemiological and clinical studies provide evidence that frequent nut consumption is associated with favorable plasma lipid profiles, reduced risk of...

   Published December 16th 2008 by CRC Press
3. Tea and Tea Products

   Chemistry and Health-Promoting Properties

   Edited by Chi-Tang Ho, Jen-Kun Lin, Fereidoon Shahidi

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   The past decade has seen considerable interest and progress in unraveling the beneficial health effects of tea, particularly its polyphenolic components and its antioxidant activity. Understanding the science behind the claims will help in the production and marketing of teas and tea products....

   Published July 8th 2008 by CRC Press
4. Marine Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

   Edited by Colin Barrow, Fereidoon Shahidi

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   Two of the most popular nutraceutical products on the market, omega-3 oil and glucosamine, were originally derived from waste products. Discarded oil from the manufacture of fishmeal became wildly popular as omega-3, a polyunsaturated fat, and the fully hydrolyzed chitosan from shrimp and crab...

   Published August 12th 2007 by CRC Press
5. Anti-Angiogenic Functional and Medicinal Foods

   Edited by Jack N. Losso, Fereidoon Shahidi, Debasis Bagchi

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   The ability to regulate and manipulate the generation or remodeling of blood vessels is key to the successful treatment of many chronic diseases, both oncological and non-oncological. Several bioactive compounds present in human diets are now known to exert an inhibitive effect on the either the...

   Published April 4th 2007 by CRC Press
6. Nutraceutical and Specialty Lipids and their Co-Products

   Edited by Fereidoon Shahidi

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   While certain saturated and trans fats continue to face scrutiny as health hazards, new evidence indicates that, in addition to supplying foods with flavor and texture, fats also provide us with dietary components that are absolutely critical to our well-being. The importance of essential fatty...

   Published March 13th 2006 by CRC Press
7. Nutraceutical Proteins and Peptides in Health and Disease

   Edited by Yoshinori Mine, Fereidoon Shahidi

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   Reports of the beneficial health effects of some peptides have begun to make their way into the scientific literature. Peptides can act as immunomodulators, and have been shown to have a positive influence on calcium absorption, and on regulation of serum cholesterol. A number of peptides may also...

   Published September 28th 2005 by CRC Press
8. Asian Functional Foods

   Edited by John Shi, Fereidoon Shahidi, Chi-Tang Ho

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   The consumption of functional foods has emerged as a major consumer-driven trend, based on the needs of an ever-growing health conscious population that wants to exercise greater control over its health. Focusing on an important sector of this rapidly growing field, Asian Functional Foods discusses...

   Published March 2nd 2005 by CRC Press
9. Bioprocesses and Biotechnology for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

   Edited by Fereidoon Shahidi, Jean-Richard Neeser, J. Bruce German

   Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

   This reference compiles a broad spectrum of perspectives from specialists in academic, governmental, and industrial research settings to demonstrate the influence of biochemistry and biotechnological applications on functional food developments. Focusing on topics not covered in depth in other...

   Published March 3rd 2004 by CRC Press
10. Phytosterols as Functional Food Components and Nutraceuticals

    Edited by Paresh C. Dutta

    Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology

    Published December 1st 2003 by CRC Press