ABSTRACT

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with specific health claims, fortify existing foods, and even create new foods designed for a particular health benefit.

Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foo

chapter 1|22 pages

Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

chapter 2|32 pages

Isoflavones: Source and Metabolism

chapter 6|14 pages

Dietary Fiber and Coronary Heart Disease

chapter 8|10 pages

Omega-3 Fish Oils and Insulin Resistance

chapter 13|16 pages

Applications of Herbs to Functional Foods

chapter 15|12 pages

Olive Oil and Health Benefits

chapter 16|26 pages

The Role of - and -Tocopherols in Health

chapter 17|18 pages

Probiotics and Prebiotics

chapter 21|12 pages

Nutraceuticals and Inflammation in Athletes

chapter 24|14 pages

Coffee as a Functional Beverage