The A-Z Guide to Food as Medicine
The A-Z Guide to Food as Medicine
Editor/Author
Kraft, Diane and DerMarderosian, Ara
Publication Year: 2016
Publisher: CRC Press
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$69.95

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ISBN: 978-1-49-873523-0
Category: Food, Drink, Nutrition
Image Count:
65
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
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.
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