Cereals and pulses : nutraceutical properties and health benefits

Edited and authored by an international team of respected researchers, this book provides a summary of current research findings related to phytochemical compositions and properties of cereal and pulse crops

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shahidi, Fereidoon , 1951- (Author), Tsao, Rong (Author), Yu, Liangli (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell , 2012
Series:Functional food science and technology series
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Cereals and pulses - an overview
  • 2. Effects of barley consumption on cardiovascular and diabetic risk
  • 3. Nutraceutical properties and health benefits of oats
  • 4. Nutraceutical properties and health benefits of rice
  • 5. Hypolipedemic effects of rice bran oil
  • 6. Phenolic phytochemicals from rye (Secale Cereale L.)
  • 7. Bioactive compounds in corn
  • 8. Nutraceutical and health properties of adlay
  • 9. Antioxidant and health promoting properties of wheat (Triticum spp.)
  • 10. Buckwheat: a novel pseudocereal
  • 11. Nutraceutical and health properties of psyllium
  • 12. Nutraceutical and health properties of sorghum and millet
  • 13. Nutraceutical and health properties of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
  • 14. Health benefits and bioactive compounds in field peas, faba beans, and chickpeas
  • 15. Bioactives and health benefits of lentils (Lens culinaris L.)
  • 16. Soy isoflavones and bone health
  • 17. Effects of dietary soy on the prevention of cardiovascular disease
  • 18. Dietary fiber and human health
  • 19. Antioxidants and human health