Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects: 8 (Nutraceutical Science and Technology) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849337356 ISBN 13: 9780849337352

Publisher: CRC Press, 2008

Synopsis

Nuts have been long perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food, best avoided or consumed in moderation. Nuts also provide essential nutrients such as magnesium, chromium, zinc, and manganese. Like all plant foods they are high in fiber and phytochemicals. This book examines popular tree nuts and describes each nut's compositional characteristics.

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Synopsis:

Nuts have been long perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food, best avoided or consumed in moderation. However, research is showing that tree nuts are cholesterol-free and contain unsaturated fats which can help lower the risk of heart disease. Nuts also provide essential nutrients such as magnesium, chromium, zinc, and manganese. Like all plant foods they are high in fiber and phytochemicals. This book examines ten popular tree nuts and describes each nut's compositional characteristics, lipid characteristics, effects of consumption on serum lipid profiles, as well as their phytochemicals and role in disease prevention. In addition the book covers allergens and uses for non-edible parts.

About the Author:

TA BITAK Marmara Research Centre, Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns, NL, Canada

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0849337356
• ISBN 13: 9780849337352
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 340
• Editor: Alasalvar Cesarettin, Shahidi Fereidoon