Compromised carbohydrate metabolism leading to hyperglycemia is the primary metabolic
disorder of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Reformed digestion and altered …

Nutritional recommendations emphasize fruit and vegetable consumption. This is related to
health-benefits associated with bioactive nutritive molecules (nutrients, vitamins, minerals …

Antioxidants are important ingredients that are present in fruits and vegetables (FAV). With
increased consumption of FAV in its raw and processed form, a predominantly plant-based …

Soy is a basic food ingredient of traditional Asian cuisine used for thousands of years. In
Western countries, soybeans have been introduced about a hundred years ago and recently …

Polyphenols, found abundantly in plants, display many anticarcinogenic properties including
their inhibitory effects on cancer cell proliferation, tumor growth, angiogenesis, metastasis …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) therapy using conventional chemotherapeutics represents a
considerable burden for the patient's organism because of high toxicity while the response is …

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites of plants and are generally involved in defense
against ultraviolet radiation or aggression by pathogens. In the last decade, there has been …

Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …

This text is intended for those who wish to understand the complex relationships between
diet and risks of important diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. It is aimed …

Polyphenols are abundant micronutrients in our diet, and evidence for their role in the
prevention of degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is …