Exploring Health Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products and Functional Foods

Edited by Abdur Rauf,Giovanni Ribaudo

ISBN13: 9780443340710

Imprint: Academic Press Inc

Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 01/03/2026

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Exploring Health Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products and Functional Foods investigates the diverse sources of bioactive compounds found in various foods and their physiological effects on the human body. This comprehensive volume emphasizes the chemical structures that maximize nutritional benefits, offering insights into how different phenolic compounds can improve health and manage diseases. From fruits and vegetables to marine sources and microbial fermentation, this book highlights new developments in phenolic compounds and functional food research. The book also delves into the functional attributes of ingredients like mushrooms and pomegranates, exploring the potential of flavonoids and antibacterial agents in certain fruits and vegetables to promote healing and overall health. Chapter authors discuss the role of bioactive compounds in areas such as weight management, gut health, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, and more.
Introduction: Exploring Functional Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products Section 1 Exploring Bio-diverse sources 1. Functional attributes of pomegranate by-products 2. Functional Potential of Fruits and Vegetables: From Peels to Pits 3. Mushrooms as Functional food 4. Exploring the Functional Properties of Milk and Milk By-Products 5. Unveiling the Functional Potential of Marine By-Products 6. Meat and meat products as functional food 7. Exploring the Functional Potential of Microorganisms: Fermentation and Health Benefits 8. Antibacterial Agents in Foods to Promote Wellness 9. Synthesis of Flavonoids of Pharmaceutical Interest Section 2 Managing Disease and Improving Health 10. Balancing Blood Sugar with Plant-based Ingredients 11. Sports Nutrition: Maximizing Performance with Functional Foods 12. Weight Management with Functional Foods 13. Clinical Nutrition: Healing with Fruits and Vegetables 14. Functional foods for inflammatory conditions 15. Functional foods for degenerative neurological diseases 16. Cardiovascular Health: Nourishing the Heart with Whole Foods 17. Gut Health and Probiotics: Enhancing Digestive Wellness Naturally 18. Immune-Boosting Foods: Strengthening the Body's Defense System 19. Functional Food in stress relief and depression Section 3 Trends, Future and Practical Approaches 20. Integrating Functional Foods and By-Products into Daily Life: Practical Approaches 21. Market Trends in Functional Foods 22. The Future of Functional Foods and By-Products in curing diseases
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