At the base of the food pyramid is vegetables, which should be consumed most often of all
food products, especially in raw and unprocessed form. Vegetables and mushrooms are rich …

Background Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), the main fat in the Mediterranean diet, is
consumed both raw and cooked. During the cooking process, its major and minor fractions …

The food industry, academia, food technologists, and consumers have become more
interested in using faba bean seeds in the formulation of new products because of their …

Vision loss causes a significant burden on individuals and communities on a financial,
emotional and social level. Common causes include age-related macular degeneration …

The most common complications of obesity are metabolic disorders such as nonalcoholic
fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hyperglycemia, and low-grade inflammation. Sulforaphane …

Some plant foods evolve defense mechanisms to protect themselves from predators by
producing inherent chemicals as secondary metabolites such as cyanogenic glycosides …

Glucosinolates (GLS) are bioactive compounds found in Brassicaceae vegetables. Industrial
food processing treatments, such as blanching, quick-freezing (QF), vacuum freeze-drying …

The number of cancer cases worldwide keeps growing unstoppably, despite the undeniable
advances achieved by basic research and clinical practice. Urologic tumors, including some …

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is both a commonly used spice, and an ingredient of
various dietary supplements and medications. Its diverse applications result from the range …

Robust evidence shows that phytochemicals from cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, are
associated with numerous health benefits. The anti-cancer properties of these foods are …