The A-Z Guide to Food as Medicine

Editor/Author Kraft, Diane and DerMarderosian, Ara
Publication Year: 2016
Publisher: CRC Press

Single-User Purchase Price: $69.95
Unlimited-User Purchase Price: Not Available
ISBN: 978-1-49-873523-0
Category: Food, Drink, Nutrition
Image Count: 65
Book Status: Available
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While its not likely that an apple a day can keep the doctor away, The A-Z Guide to Food As Medicine addresses food folklore by exploring the scientific findings about physiological effects many foods, food groups, nutrients, and phytochemicals.

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Table of Contents

  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Authors
  • Chapter A
  • Açaí berry (Euterpe oleracea)
  • Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
  • Allium vegetables
  • Allspice (Pimenta dioica)
  • Almond (Prunus dulcis)
  • Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
  • Anthocyanins
  • Antioxidant
  • Apple (Domestica sylvestris)
  • Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
  • Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)
  • Arugula (Eruca sativa)
  • Asian pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
  • Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L)
  • Astaxanthin
  • Avocado (Persea americana)
  • Chapter B
  • Banana (Musa paradisiaca)
  • Basil, sweet (Ocimum basilicum)
  • Beer
  • Beet (Beta vulgaris)
  • β-carotene
  • β -glucan
  • Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)
  • Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)
  • Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
  • Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum, Vaccinium angustifolium)
  • Bok choi (Brassica campestris)
  • Boron
  • Brassica vegetables (Brassica oleracea)
  • Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)
  • Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L var italica)
  • Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var gemmifera DC)
  • Chapter C
  • Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var capitata)
  • Caffeine
  • Calcium
  • Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo)
  • Canthaxanthin
  • Caper (Capparis spinosa)
  • Capsaicin
  • Carambola (Averrhoa carambola)
  • Caraway (Carum carvi)
  • Carnitine
  • Carnosol
  • Carotenoids
  • Carrot (Daucus carota L)
  • Catechin
  • Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)
  • Celery (Apium graveolens)
  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita [German chamomile], Chamomilla recutita [Román chamomile])
  • Cheese
  • Cherimoya (Annona cherimola)
  • Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
  • Chive (Allium schoenoprasum)
  • Chocolate (Theobroma cacao)
  • Choline
  • Chromium
  • Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
  • Citrus fruit
  • Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
  • Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Coffee (Coffea arabica)
  • Copper
  • Corn (Zea mays)
  • Coumaric acid (p-coumarate)
  • Coumarin
  • Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
  • Cryptoxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin
  • Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
  • Chapter D
  • Dairy foods group
  • Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
  • Date (Phoenix dactylifera)
  • Dihydrocapsiate
  • Dill (Anethum graveolens)
  • Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
  • Chapter E
  • Egg
  • Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
  • Eicosapentaenoic acid
  • Ellagic acid
  • Endive (Cichorium intybus)
  • Endive, Belgian (Cichorium endivia)
  • Ethanol
  • Eugenol
  • Chapter F
  • Fatty fish
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
  • Ferulic acid
  • Fiber
  • Fig (Ficus carica)
  • Flavonoids
  • Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Folate
  • Fructan
  • Fruit foods group
  • Chapter G
  • Garbanzo bean (Cicer arietinum)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Glucosinolates
  • Glutamine
  • Glutathione
  • Glycosides
  • Grains
  • Grains, whole
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
  • Green leaf(y) vegetables
  • Guava (Psidium guajava)
  • Chapter H
  • Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
  • Hemicellulose
  • Hesperidin
  • Honey
  • Honeydew melon (Cucumis melo L var inodorus Naud)
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus L)
  • Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, Cochlearia armoracia)
  • Chapter I
  • Indole
  • Inulin
  • Iodine
  • Iron
  • Isoflavone
  • Isoprenoids
  • Isothiocyanates
  • Chapter J
  • Jasmine rice (Oryza sativa L)
  • Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)
  • Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus)
  • Juniper berry (Juniperus communis L)
  • Chapter K
  • Kaempferol
  • Kale (Brassica oleracea var acephala)
  • Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
  • Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis)
  • Kumquat (Fortunella sp Swingle)
  • Chapter L
  • Lactose
  • Legume
  • Lemon (Citrus limon)
  • Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
  • Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Lignan
  • Liminoid
  • Limonene
  • Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
  • Lutein
  • Lychee fruit (also spelled litchi, Litchi chinensis)
  • Lycopene (Solanum lycopersicum)
  • Chapter M
  • Magnesium
  • Mango (Mangifera indica)
  • Marjoram, sweet (Origanum majorana)
  • Melatonin
  • Monounsaturated fatty acid
  • Mulberry (Moms rubrum)
  • Mung bean (Phaseolus aureus)
  • Mushroom, maitake (Grifola frondosa)
  • Mushroom, oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus)
  • Mushroom, shiitake (Lentinus edodes)
  • Mustard seed (Brassica alba)
  • Chapter N
  • Naringin
  • Nectarine (Prunus persica nectarina)
  • Niacin
  • Nitrates and nitrites
  • Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
  • Nori (Porphyra tenera)
  • Nut
  • Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
  • Chapter O
  • Oat (Avena sativa)
  • Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
  • Olive (Olea europaea L)
  • Olive oil (O europaea)
  • Omega-3 fatty acid
  • Omega-6 fatty acid
  • Onion (Allium cepa)
  • Orange, sweet (Citrus sinensis)
  • Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
  • Chapter P
  • Palm
  • Pantothenic acid
  • Papaya (Carica papaya L)
  • Paprika (Capsicum annuum)
  • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) definition
  • Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis)
  • Peach (Prunus persica)
  • Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Pectin
  • Pepper, sweet bell (Capsicum anuum L)
  • Pepper, chili (Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum annuum)
  • Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
  • Persimmon (Diospyros kaki)
  • Phenolic compounds
  • Phloretin
  • Phosphorus
  • Phytate (Phytic acid)
  • Phytoestrogen
  • Pineapple (Anasas comosus)
  • Pistachio (Pistacia vera)
  • Plantain (Musa x paradisiaca)
  • Plum (Prunus domestica)
  • Polyunsaturated fatty acids
  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
  • Potassium
  • Potato, sweet (Ipomoea batatas)
  • Potato, white (Solanum tuberosum)
  • Prebiotic
  • Prickly pear (Opuntia sp)
  • Probiotics
  • Protease inhibitors
  • Protein
  • Psyllium (Plantago ovate)
  • Pummelo (Citrus grandis)
  • Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)
  • Pumpkinseed
  • Chapter Q
  • Quercetin
  • Quince (Cydonia oblonga)
  • Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)
  • Chapter R
  • Radicchio (Cichorium intybus)
  • Radish (Raphanus sativus)
  • Raisin (Vitis vinifera)
  • Raspberry red (Rubus idaeus)
  • Resveratrol
  • Rhubarb (Rheum officinale)
  • Riboflavin
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
  • Rutabaga (Brassica napobrassica)
  • Chapter S
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis, Salvia lavandulaefolia)
  • Saponin
  • Selenium
  • Shallot (Allium cepa L var aggregatum)
  • Snap pea (Pisum sativum)
  • Soybean (Glycine max)
  • Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
  • Squash (Curcubita pepo)
  • Stanols, sterols
  • Starchy vegetables
  • Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)
  • Sulforaphane
  • Syringic acid
  • Chapter T
  • Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)
  • Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)
  • Tannin
  • Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
  • Tartaric acid
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)
  • Terpenoids
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
  • Thiols
  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
  • Tofu
  • Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
  • Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica)
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
  • Turnip (Brassica rapa)
  • Chapter U
  • Ugli fruit (Citrus paradisi × reticulata)
  • Chapter V
  • Vanilloid
  • Vegetable Foods Group
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B6 (B6)
  • Vitamin B12 (B12)
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
  • Chapter W
  • Walnut (Juglans regia L)
  • Wasabi (Wasabia japonica)
  • Water
  • Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)
  • Watermelon (Citrullis lanatus)
  • Wheat germ
  • Whey
  • Chapter X
  • Xeaxanthin
  • Chapter Y
  • Yam (Dioscorea rotundata)
  • Chapter Z
  • Zinc
  • Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo)
  • Appendix
  • References