Nuts: Anti-atherogenic food?
The prevalence of cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality is increasing worldwide. This fact is mainly attributed to the modern lifestyle with predominant characteristics the change of dietary habits and the reduced physical activity which lead to metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Therefore; drastic dietary interventions are considered necessary […]
The effect of genotype and roasting on the fatty acid composition of peanuts.
The impact of two factors; genotype (G) and treatment (raw or roasted peanut) (T); on the chemical composition of peanuts was studied using a chemometric method and Tukey's test. The peanut genotypes evaluated were cultivar cavalo vermelho (CCV); cultivar cavalo rosa (CCR) and cultivar tatu (CTA); in both raw and roasted states. The total lipid […]
A review of the chemistry and pharmacology of the Date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L)
Phoenix dactylifera L; commonly known as the date palm is a primeval plant and has been cultivated for its edible fruit in the desert oasis of the Arab world for centuries. The fruits are a rich source of carbohydrates; dietary fibers certain essential vitamins and minerals. The date pits are also an excellent source of […]