Thousands of chemical structures have been identified in plant foods. Many are found in
spices. Typically, spices are the dried aromatic parts of plants—generally the seeds, berries …

This chapter highlights the nutritional aspects and phytochemical compounds of fruits and
vegetables that confer human health benefits when they are consumed regularly. These …

In recent years, both food quality and its effect on human health have become a fundamental
issue all over the world. As a consequence of this new and increased awareness, American …

Phytochemicals as Bioactive Agents focuses on the mechanisms of action of phytochemicals
identified as displaying bioactivity in the prevention of cancer, heart disease and other …

Components of cereals, legumes, pulses, proteins, sea food, milk, carbohydrates and lipids
are being evaluated for their influence on human health, as biofunctional compounds …

Bioactive Compounds: Health Benefits and Potential Applications provides information
about different bioactive compounds including their sources, biological effects, health …

Plant foods are consumed worldwide due to their immense energy density and nutritive
value. Their consumption has been following an increasing trend due to several metabolic …

The increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contributes to the
reduced risk of many diseases related to metabolic syndrome, including neurodegenerative …

The effect of food factors on health status has been recognized since antiquity. More
recently, epide‐miological studies have led to fundamental research for unraveling the …

A collection of current knowledge of phytochemicals and health Interest in phenolic
phytochemicals has increased as scientific studies indicate these compounds exhibit …