Description |
1 online resource (xv, 486 pages) : illustrations |
Series |
Nutraceutical science and technology ; 10 |
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Nutraceutical science and technology ; 10.
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Contents |
Yin Yang, Five Phases Theory and the Application of Traditional Chinese Functional Foods -- Traditional Chinese Functional Foods -- Traditional Indian Functional Foods -- Some Biological Functions of Carotenoids in Japanese Food -- Traditional Chinese Medicated Diets -- Functional Foods and Men's Health -- Therapeutic Potential of Ginseng for the Prevention and Treatment of Neurological Disorders -- Functional Foods from Green Tea -- Polyphenols, Antioxidant Activities and Beneficial Effects of Black, Oolong and Puer Teas -- Sesame for Functional Foods -- Fenugreek-Based Spice -- Soybean as a Special Functional Food Formula for Improving Women's Health -- Southeast Asian Fruits and Their Functionalities -- Health Benefits of Kochujang (Korean Red Pepper Paste) -- Antioxidant Functional Factors in Nuts -- Functional Foods Based on Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides ssp. turkestanica) and Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) Berries -- Traditional Medicinal Wines -- Quality Assurance and Safety Protection of Traditional Chinese Herbs as Dietary Supplements |
Summary |
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, functionality, health benefits, physiological properties, mechanisms of anti-cancer and anti-aging action. In addition, it covers processing technology, storage, material sources, marketing, social, and economical aspects. Expanding on geographical areas covered in previous works, the authors consider fo |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Functional foods -- East Asia
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Functional foods -- India
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Functional foods -- Arab countries
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Functional foods -- Iran
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Medicine, Oriental.
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Nutrition.
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Functional Food
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Medicine, East Asian Traditional
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Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Nutrition.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diets.
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MEDICAL -- Nutrition.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Nutrition.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Food Content Guides.
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Nutrition
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Medicine, Oriental
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Functional foods
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Arab countries
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East Asia
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India
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Iran
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Shi, John
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Ho, Chi-Tang, 1944-
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Shahidi, Fereidoon, 1951-
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ISBN |
9781420071931 |
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1420071939 |
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