Anthocyanins in the diet of children and adolescents: intake, sources and trends
Composition, Structure and Functional Properties of Protein Concentrates and Isolates Produced from Walnut (Juglans regia L.).
Traditional herbal remedies that influence cell adhesion molecule activity
Many traditional medicines have demonstrated immune activity; however; research has largely neglected their effects on cell adhesion molecules (CAMs). This review reports on extracts from 37 medicinal plant species; similar to or replicating traditional preparations; that up- or down regulate either gene or protein activity of CAMs. The majority of the investigations were in vitro; […]
Food Grade Fungal Stress on Germinating Peanut Seeds Induced Phytoalexins and Enhanced Polyphenolic Antioxidants
The effects of food grade fungus Rhizopus oligosporus stress on phytochemicals and phytoalexins of germinating peanut seeds were investigated by comparing the metabolic profiles of ungerminated (UG); germinated (G); and germinated seeds under fungal stress (GS). Three types of peanut seeds with different skin color (red; reddish brown; and black) were compared in the process. […]
Effect of sweet almond oil on survival rate and plasma cholinesterase activity of aluminum phosphide-intoxicated rats
Introduction: Aluminum phosphide (ALP); as an effective pesticide and a substance used for protecting rice during storage; has become one of the commonest causes of poisoning and even suicide in developing countries including Iran and India. The authors aimed to study the efficacy of sweet almond oil as an antidote in ALP toxicity. Methods: The […]
What Works? Process Evaluation of a School-Based Fruit and Vegetable Distribution Program in Mississippi.
BACKGROUND: During the 2004-2005 school year; the Mississippi Department of Education; Office of Child Nutrition; initiated a pilot program to distribute free fruit and vegetable snacks to students during the school day. This article describes the first-year implementation of the Mississippi Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program. METHODS: The process evaluation addressed where; when and how […]
Effect of drying methods on physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of date fibre concentrates
Effects of different drying methods (freeze-; oven- and sun-drying) on physico-chemical properties of date fibre concentrates (DFC) from three potential Tunisian cultivars were investigated. DFC had high contents of dietary fibre (71.01Â93.46% dry matter); with high proportions of insoluble dietary fibre. Freeze dried DFC had the highest values of swelling; water holding and oil holding […]
Dietary supplements and functional foods: 2 sides of a coin?
Dietary supplements are used by more than one-half of the adult US population. In contrast to pharmaceuticals; dietary supplements may be sold in the United States with little regulation other than listing of ingredients and the potential health benefits. By contrast; herbal products in Germany are carefully regulated by the same standards as drugs; and […]
Position of the American Dietetic Association: Functional foods
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that functional foods; including whole foods and fortified; enriched; or enhanced foods; have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis; at effective levels. The Association supports research to define further the health benefits and risks […]