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Antioxidants in Vegetables and Nuts - Properties and Health Benefits

by Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Amir Gull

This book covers the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of a wide range of popularly consumed vegetables and nuts.

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This book covers the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of a wide range of popularly consumed vegetables and nuts. The first half of the book focuses on popular vegetables, and describes how higher vegetable consumption reduces the risk of diseases ranging from diabetes to osteoporosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancer. The book also includes an interesting section on the antioxidant potential of mushrooms.In turn, the second half discusses the nutritional value of various nuts. Nuts are nutrient-dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fats, high-quality protein, fiber, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolics. The respective chapters illustrate how the consumption of nuts could ward off chronic diseases like hypertension, cancer, inflammation, oxidative stress, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease etc. In order to effectively promote vegetable and nut consumption, it is necessary to know and understand the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of vegetables & nuts. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to students, researchers, food scientists, olericulturists, dietitians and agricultural scientists alike. Those working in the vegetable and nut processing industries, horticultural departments and other agricultural departments will also find the comprehensive information relevant to their work.

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This book covers the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of a wide range of popularly consumed vegetables and nuts. The first half of the book focuses on popular vegetables, and describes how higher vegetable consumption reduces the risk of diseases ranging from diabetes to osteoporosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancer. The book also includes an interesting section on the antioxidant potential of mushrooms. In turn, the second half discusses the nutritional value of various nuts. Nuts are nutrient-dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fats, high-quality protein, fiber, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolics. The respective chapters illustrate how the consumption of nuts could ward off chronic diseases like hypertension, cancer, inflammation, oxidative stress, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease etc. In order to effectively promote vegetable and nut consumption, it is necessary to know and understand the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of vegetables & nuts. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to students, researchers, food scientists, olericulturists, dietitians and agricultural scientists alike. Those working in the vegetable and nut processing industries, horticultural departments and other agricultural departments will also find the comprehensive information relevant to their work.

Author Biography

Gulzar Ahmad Nayik is currently working as Assistant Professor (Cont.) at the Department of Food Science & Technology, Govt. Degree College, Shopian, J&K, India. He completed his Masters Degree in Food Technology at IUST, Awantipora, India and his PhD at SLIET, Punjab, India. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed research / review papers, several book chapters, and one textbook. Dr. Nayik was shortlisted twice for the prestigious INSPIRE-Faculty Award in 2017 and in 2018 from INSA New Delhi. Recently he was nominated for India's prestigious National Award (INSA Medal for Young Scientists-2019-20). Dr. Nayik is also an Editor, Associate Editor, Assistant Editor & Reviewer for many journals, and a member of various associations like WASET, AFSTI, IFERP, IAJC, ASR, ACSE etc. He is a recipient of the Top Peer Reviewer Award 2019 from Web of Sciences. Amir Gull is currently working as a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Food Science & Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India. He completed his Masters Degree in Food Technology at Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora, J&K, India and his PhD at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, Sangrur, Punjab, India. Dr. Gull has published many peer-reviewed research papers and review papers in reputed journals, together with several book chapters. Dr. Gull's main research activities include developing functional food products from millets. In addition to serving as an editorial board member and reviewer for several journals, he is an active member of the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India. He is also a recipient of the MANF from UGC India.

Table of Contents

Introduction- Antioxidants in dietSection A: Vegetables and herbs1 Dr Amir Hussain Dar Bitter Gourd 2 Dr Syed Mansha Rafiq Leek 3 Dr Jyoti Gaba Lemongrass 4 Dr Lovleen Sharma Cucumber 5 Dr Ishrat Majid Vegetable sprouts 6 Dr Monica Premi Drumstick 7 Dr Sakshi Ginger 8 Dr Jasmeet Kaur Peas 9 Aaqib Nisar Turnip 10 Dr Riadh Ilahy Pumpkins 11 Dr. Arashdeep Singh Radish 12 Dr Mir Ajaz Akram Fava or Faba Beans
 Section B: Mushroom 13 Jassia Qadri Mushroom
Section C: Nuts
14 Antima Gupta Almond 15 Dr Hradesh Rajput Peanut 16 Irshan Syed Water chestnut 17 Dr Syed Insha Horse Chestnut 18 Mamta Thakur Coconut 19 Neha Yadav Shellac 20 Dr Krishan Kumar Raisin 21 Dr Vidisha tomer Walnut 22 Dr Javid malik Cashewnut 23 Dr Idris Wani Hazelnut 24 Dr Idris Wani Sweet Chesnut 25 Reshi Rajput Pistachio  

Feature

Includes detailed information on the botanical descriptions & nutraceutical properties of commonly consumed vegetables & nuts Provides in-depth information on the antioxidant properties of a wide range of vegetables & nuts Addresses the therapeutic potential of vegetables & nuts

Details ISBN9811574723 Pages 572 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 9811574723 ISBN-13 9789811574726 Format Paperback Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore Edition 1st Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore Place of Publication Singapore Country of Publication Singapore Publication Date 2021-12-03 UK Release Date 2021-12-03 Illustrations 22 Illustrations, color; 38 Illustrations, black and white; XIX, 572 p. 60 illus., 22 illus. in color. Author Amir Gull Edited by Amir Gull Edition Description 1st ed. 2020 Alternative 9789811574696 Audience Professional & Vocational

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  • Language: English
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  • Author: Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Amir Gull
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