Long-chain fatty acids (FAs) are components of plasma membranes and an efficient fuel
source and also serve as metabolic regulators through FA signaling mediated by membrane …

Body fat mass increases when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. In the long term,
a positive energy balance will result in obesity. The worldwide prevalence of obesity has …

Repeated consumption of high-energy nutrient poor foods can lead to undesirable health
outcomes such as obesity. Taste plays an important role in food choice, and a better …

Taste perception results from integrating all the senses. In the case of audition, research
shows that people can associate certain auditory parameters (eg, pitch) with basic tastes …

Energy homeostasis plays a significant role in food consumption and body weight regulation
with fat intake being an area of particular interest due to its palatability and high energy …

Taste and smell play a key role in our ability to perceive foods. Overconsumption of highly
palatable energy-dense foods can lead to increased caloric intake and obesity. Thus there is …

Cannabis has been used medicinally for centuries to treat a variety of disorders, including
those associated with the gastrointestinal tract. The discovery of our bodies' own “cannabis …

The organoleptic quality of pulses and their derived ingredients is fundamental in human
utilization and evolution of food. However, the widespread use of pulses is hindered by their …

The overconsumption of dietary fat contributes to various chronic diseases, which
encourages attempts to develop and consume low-fat foods. Simple fat reduction causes …

Nutritional supplements are prescribed when one's nutritional status is not conducive to
good health. These foodstuffs constitute concentrated sources of nutrients such as vitamins …