A balanced and nutritious diet is the cornerstone of good health. The nutritional pyramid
advises eating 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day as a basic principle of a healthy diet …

Aging is a complicated biological process in which functional and structural alterations in a
living organism take place over time. Reactive oxygen species is one of the main factors …

Mulberry is a fast growing deciduous plant found in wide variety of climatic, topographical
and soil conditions, and is widely distributed from temperate to subtropical regions. Due to …

Overproduction of oxidants (reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species) in the
human body is responsible for the pathogenesis of some diseases. The scavenging of these …

Berries, especially members of several families, such as Rosaceae (strawberry, raspberry,
blackberry), and Ericaceae (blueberry, cranberry), belong to the best dietary sources of …

This article focuses on the molecular and hormonal mechanisms underlying the control of
fleshy fruit ripening and quality. Recent research on tomato shows that ethylene, acting …

Berries are rich in phenolic compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonols and anthocyanins.
These molecules are often reported as being responsible for the health effects attributed to …

The global meat industry is constantly evolving due to changes in consumer preferences,
concerns and lifestyles, as well as monetary, geographical, political, cultural and religious …

Mulberry (Morus alba L.) fruit has a high yield in one fruiting season in many countries,
especially in Asia, and a long history of use as an edible fruit and traditional medicine. A …

Since a high intake of fruits and vegetables is inversely related to the incidence of several
degenerative diseases, the importance of a balanced diet in relation to human health has …