Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 19, Issue 3, 2023

The lack of knowledge among adolescents makes them more sensitive to engaging in unhealthy habits, which might harm their health and nutritional status. A high caloric diet and lack of physical activity generate reactive oxygen species, leading to neurological diseases. The gap in knowledge regarding junk food and its complications poses a significant threat to public health policy. Metabolic syndrome develops fro Read More

Background: Urbanization has led to numerous health tribulations globally, and cancer is the most devastating among them. Phytochemicals have been utilized as bioactive compounds/ nutrients prominently as antioxidants and revitalizing agents and found to have notable health benefits. Objectives: The nutritional constituents of plants have intensively been investigated to appraise their healthiness and effectiveness in ca Read More

Obesity is a complex disorder involving the excessive accumulation of fat in the body. It is the most common disorder worldwide, which leads to many complications like diabetes, strokes, and other cardiovascular disorders. The above complications cause one-third of all mortality worldwide. This problem arises due to the considerable variation between calorie ingestion and energy consumption. The treatment of obesity is m Read More

Secondary metabolites found in plants are a natural source of bioactive chemicals. These secondary metabolites are vital for the survival of plants and have a number of medicinal properties, which can be utilised to treat human illnesses. Alpinetin (ALP) is one of the secondary metabolites which belongs to the Flavonoid category of phytochemicals and is present in Amomum subulatum Roxb's. Alpinetin has been found to po Read More

Fruits have different aromatic profiles according to their stage of ripeness; therefore, the volatile compounds profile is an important quality attribute, which also determines flavor and aroma characteristics, making this profile a perfect option to guide the optimization of postharvest treatment of fruits. In this context, the objective was to discuss the effects of postharvest treatments, associating them with the biosynt Read More

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are usually destroyed by the antioxidant defence systems in our body. ROS in low concentrations may be beneficial or even indispensable for defence against microorganisms and in intracellular signaling, but its higher amounts can trigger negative chain reactions leading to various pathological conditions. A delicate balance between antioxidants and oxidants is maintained in healthy organisms and Read More

Obesity is a risk factor for many diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), gastrointestinal disorders, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), joint and muscle disorders, respiratory problems, and psychological problems that can significantly affect daily life. Hypertension affects more than a quarter of the adult population in developed countries, constituting an important health problem. In addition, its pathogenesis is not yet fully und Read More

Background: Dietary fiber decreases the glycemic index and produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that will affect gastrointestinal hormone secretion, such as glucagon-like peptide- 1 (GLP-1) and peptide YY (PYY). This study investigated the effects of high-fiber snacks on the glycemic index (GI), GLP-1, PYY, and ghrelin secretions. Materials and Methods: The study involved ten participants who received both 42 g of test Read More

Background: The elderly experience decreased muscle mass and strength, which is often coupled with a reduced dietary intake that may affect physical fitness and quality of life. Objectives: This study aimed to develop Bensuka, an instant porridge product made from red rice, pumpkin, and tuna, formulated for the elderly. Methods: To find the right formulation with a low glycemic index (GI) and favorable sensory characteristi Read More

Background: Tempeh Extract Yogurt offers an alternative to raw tempeh in a new method for developing yogurt that can be used as a functional product to benefit human health. This study aimed to determine the functional food potential of yogurt made with tempeh extract combined with the use of mixed cultures of Rhizopus and lactic acid bacteria. Methods: This method evaluated five specific ratios of three Rhizopus spe Read More

Some factors that cause malnutrition in 1-2-year-old children are inadequate provisions of complementary food and early/late weaning. Appropriate complementary feeding from the age of 6 months and breastfeeding until at least the age of 2 years is considered the best feeding pattern for a child’s growth and development. Education and the right food choices are needed to fulfill children’s nutritional needs in thi Read More

Background: In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in using natural food additives to improve the shelf life of marinated food. Aim: This research aimed to examine physicochemical changes promoted by a marinating process in Halva Sya fish fillets during cold storage. Methods: Fish fillets were immersed in 500 ccs of lemon juice, 200 g of grated garlic, 60 g of salt, 3 g of turmeric, 1 g of red pepper powder, 3 g o Read More

Introduction: Fruits are good sources of vitamins, nutrients, minerals, micronutrients and fiber. However, fruits are usually eaten uncooked, which is hazardous for health as fruits are highly susceptible to microbial contamination during harvesting or postharvest processing. Methods: Nine types of fruit that we usually eat without peeling were collected and tested them by using different standard microbiological methods. Biochemic Read More