While everyone knows fruits and vegetables are beneficial to good health, its increasingly
seen as important to know which ones can be effective in treating specific illnesses. For …

Overweight and obesity are constantly increasing, not only in Western countries but also in
low‐middle‐income ones. The decrease of both the intake of carbohydrates and their …

The phenolic compounds found in beans have several biological effects that may help in the
prevention of some human diseases. This the research aimed to determine the antioxidant …

Legumes are dry seeds high in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, thus considered
a low-cost nutrient source. The legume group includes soybean, common bean, peanuts …

New and exotic super foods commonly appear as functional ingredients. Although acorns
have had an important role in the human diet for thousands of years where-ever the oak tree …

Characterized by uncontrolled, long-term high blood sugar levels, diabetes mellitus affects
ever increasing numbers of people worldwide. Type 2 diabetes is the most common …

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important source of phytochemicals with
hypolipidemic properties. Since hyperlipidemia is involved in the development of several …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of different cooking
procedures on the total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of organic and inorganic …

Diabetes mellitus is a complex disorder characterized by insufficient insulin production or
insulin resistance, which results in a lifelong dependence on glucose-lowering drugs for …

Phytochemicals are natural compounds in vegetables, fruits, and cereals. Eating enough
quantities of whole grains, cultivated vegetables, and colorful fruits help in reducing the risk …