| Functional Foods of the East Contributor(s): Shi, John (Editor), Ho, Chi-Tang (Editor), Shahidi, Fereidoon (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0367383497 ISBN-13: 9780367383497 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $78.84 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Food Science - General - Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition - Diets - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine |
| Dewey: 613.209 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.30 lbs) 502 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Health and healing foods have a long history in the Asian cultures. Those of Eastern culture have long believed that food and medicine are from the same source and can treat illnesses and promote a healthier life. This volume covers certain traditional Asian functional foods, their history, functionality, health benefits, physiological properties, mechanisms of anti-cancer and anti-aging action. In addition, it covers processing technology, storage, material sources, marketing, social, and economical aspects. Expanding on geographical areas covered in previous works, the authors consider foods that originate from all over upper and lower Asian as well as the Middle East. |
