| Functional Foods of the East Contributor(s): Shi, John (Editor), Ho, Chi-Tang (Editor), Shahidi, Fereidoon (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1420071920 ISBN-13: 9781420071924 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $266.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Food Science - General - Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition - Diets |
| Dewey: 613.209 |
| LCCN: 2010029379 |
| Series: Nutraceutical Science and Technology |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" (1.80 lbs) 504 pages |
| 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. |
