Handbook of Food Processing Nutrition and Health (2 Vols-Set)

Food is any substance usually of plant, animal or fungal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism’s cells to provide energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth. A healthy food/diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects against many chronic non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet. The Handbook of Food Processing Nutrition and Health is a compilation and presentation of vital information related to food, nutrition and health of human beings in a manner so that a reader can easily understand the importance and role of diet in his/her life and able to plan his /her diet in an effective and economical manner so that he/she can derive the required daily nutrition from a balanced diet and live healthy, happy and longer. The Handbook is in two volumes: Volume 1 gives information about Quality Diet, Food Processing, Health and Longevity and the Volume 2 describes the various Food Resources and Health Promoting Bioactive Compounds for Better Health and Wellness. Some of the major topics/ aspects dealt with are, dietary guidelines, food and nutrition, food ingredients, food processing, novel foods, gut microbiome, food packaging, shelf life, safety and regulations. Also, covered are various food resources, such as grains (cereals, pulses and oilseeds), nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables, spices and condiments, livestock based foods, such as milk, meat, fish and eggs, and processed, fermented, protected and cultured foods and soon. It is expected that the information contained in the Handbook would help a reader to plan, prepare and enjoy a healthy and nutritious diet, leading to a better health, happiness and longevity.…