Nutrition & Food Science: Volume 51 Issue 6

Phytochemical composition and pharmacological impact of natural non-calorie sweetener- monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii): a review

Shweta Suri, Deepika Kathuria, Anusha Mishra, Rajan Sharma

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the biological activities of low-calorie natural sweetener, i.e. monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii), which are associated with its…

The positive effect of the pH and volume of fluid intake on kidney stones in adult men

Fahimeh Esnaasharan, Mansour Alizadeh, Parvin Ayremlou, Rasoul Zarrin

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between pH of water or other daily fluid intake and risk of kidney stones in adult men.

The high potential of a red-light submerged fermentation technique in the biofunctionality improvement of rambutan extracts

Yu-Ming Chung, Shao-Yu Lee, Yung-Kai Lin, Yung-Hao Lin, Mohamed El-Shazly, Yung-Hsiang Lin, Chi-Fu Chiang

Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), a ubiquitous fruit in Southeastern Asia, was rich in vitamins and phytochemicals, which were beneficial for improving of skin conditions. The…

Glycemic control and its associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

Hasan Mahmud Reza, Towhid Hasan, Marjia Sultana, Md. Omar Faruque

Diabetes mellitus is becoming a growing concern worldwide. Hence, the purpose of this study is to assess the magnitude of poor glycemic control and to identify the determinants of…

Factors affecting on perception and knowledge of portion size in young adults

Makbule Gezmen Karadağ, Duygu Ağagündüz, Hilal Yıldıran, Sabriye Arslan, Onur Toka

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the perception and knowledge of standard food/meal portion size and related factors in young adults.

Pickled olives neutralize vicine and convicine glycosides in Vicia faba and protect from favism

Khaled M. M. Koriem, Mahmoud S.S. Arbid

This paper aims to evaluate hematological parameters, blood glutathione (GSH), serum glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6-PD) and liver function in favism animals' models after…

Optimized spaghetti pasta from amaranth, partially deoiled sesame and modified sorghum starch composite: bioactive, nutritional and physico-functional characterization

Temitope Omolayo Fasuan, Cynthia Chioma Anyiam, Linda Obianuju Ojokoh, Judith Uchenna Chima, Titilope Modupe Olagunju, Kingsley Osita Okpara, Kenneth Chigozie Asadu

Pasta is popularly consumed in developed and developing countries. Many low-income homes that could not afford protein-rich foods consumed pasta without further supplements as a…

Effects of roasted coffee on the chemical, microbiological and sensory qualities of fermented cocoa and cashew juices

Esther Gyedu-Akoto, Eric Kumi Asare, Stephen Yaw Opoku, Abu Mustapha Dadzie, Emmanuel Ofosu-Agyei

Roasted coffee provides a complex blend of different flavours which produce a range of sensory qualities. With the development of protocols for the production of fresh juices…

Effects of cranberry consumption on features of the metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials

Razie Hormoznejad, Anahita Mansoori, Seyed Ahmad Hosseini, Marzie Zilaee, Maryam Asadi, Mojdeh Fathi, Fateme Kiany

The purpose of this paper with meta-analysis is to clarify the effects of cranberry consumption on features of the metabolic syndrome of interest of all relevant randomized…

Do body mass index (BMI) and history of nutritional supplementation play a role in the severity of COVID-19? A retrospective study

Houra Mohseni, Shirin Amini, Behnaz Abiri, Mojtaba Kalantar

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that puts strain on health-care systems. Obesity is considered as a risk factor for the severity of infection…