Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 17, Issue 2, 2021

Background: Regarding the multifactorial etiology of breast cancer, food choices, as well as dietary intake, are the main modified factors in cancer prevention. In this sense, understanding molecular pathways involved in breast cancer proliferation can help determine the mechanisms of action of organic compounds such as antioxidant vitamins that are known to protect against cancer. Objective: Assess the mechanism of actio Read More

The possible beneficial properties of functional foods are due to their content in bioactive ingredients, with specific biological properties. A number of processed functional foods are available in the market - probiotic yogurt, calcium and ω-3 fatty acids enriched orange juice and milk. Simultaneously, new research studies confer potential health benefits of various conventional foods (salmon, berries, green tea, vegeta Read More

Background: Colorectal cancer is caused by genetic predisposition and lifestyle risk factors and is associated with altered homeostasis of the intestinal microbiota. Evidence suggests that chronic infection and inflammation contribute to carcinogenic mutagenesis and promote cancer initiation and progression. Food components with prebiotic properties, such as fructooligosaccharides (FOS), promote intestinal integrity Read More

Herbal Teas prepared from leaves, roots, fruits, and flowers of different herbs contain many useful nutrients that may be a good replacement for medicating certain diseases. These herbal teas are very rich in poly-phenols, therefore are significant for their antioxidant, anti-inflammation, anticancer, anticardiovascular, antimicrobial, antihyperglycemic, and antiobesity properties. Medical chronic conditions, such as cardiov Read More

Background: Exposures to agrochemicals can be directly through the handling of chemicals as well as indirectly when consuming food containing residues of them. Such exposure may affect the health of the population if accumulated in the human body, including in human milk. Objective: This literature review aims to assess the potential impact of agrochemical residues in human milk as a barrier to breastfeeding. Method Read More

Breast cancer has a multifactorial etiology and, among the main causal factors, the dietary profile stands out, mainly the components of the pro-inflammatory diet and their interaction with genetic characteristics. In this sense, deciphering the molecular networks involved in the proliferation of cancer cells in breast tissue can determine ways of action of organic compounds that modulate the pathogenesis of cancer, such as v Read More

Background: Increasing cereal fiber consumption is a trend worldwide nowadays because of the health benefits of fiber. Increasing the flour extraction rate is a way to increase fiber consumption. Methods: Three high extraction rate flours were produced (80%, 85%, and 92%) to make Iraqi flatbread. The produced flour was obtained from a big scale technical mill (10 tons/h, Altaji mill) by changing roll adjustment or mer Read More

Background: Diplazium esculentum is found throughout Asia growing along with water channels and is used for many purposes. In India, the rhizomes are used to control insects and pests while the young fronds are used as a vegetable and salad. But very few reports on phytochemicals of young fronds and its anti-oxidant activity is available. Objective: The present study was undertaken to assess the antioxidant, antimicr Read More

Background: Obesity is characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation and associated with type 2 diabetes. Seaweed is one of the largest producers of biomass in the marine environment and is a rich arsenal of functional ingredients that may possess the potential to prevent type 2 diabetes. Objective: The aim was to investigate the effects of seaweed extract on glucose metabolism and markers of inflammation in o Read More

Background: Extraction is an important step to obtain phytochemical compounds from natural materials. Among different extraction techniques, microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) is an advanced method with high extraction efficiency and low energy consumption. Objective: This study aimed to optimize the MAE parameters for obtaining the highest levels of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity from cacao pod Read More

Background: In Saudi Arabia, few studies have addressed iron, selenium and copper intake and status. Most studies on iron have focused on iron deficiency anemia rather than the intake of iron. Objective: To assess the relative validity and repeatability of a Zinc-food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) for estimating the intakes of iron, copper and selenium in Saudi adults. Methods: Ninety-seven Saudi adults participated in this stu Read More