Chemical and nutritional profile of fruit, vegetables and co-products to improve human health

Published by Dr. S. R. Roberto in the journal, Current Analytical Chemistry

2024-08-06

(Press-News.org) New studies emphasize the vital role of fruits, vegetables, and their co-products in boosting human health and life expectancy. Packed with minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber, these foods help prevent chronic diseases. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables, such as vitamins and carotenoids, combat harmful free radicals.

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Combining various fruits like oranges, apples, grapes, and blueberries enhances antioxidant effects. Diets rich in these foods can lower blood pressure, reduce heart disease and stroke risk, prevent some cancers, and improve eye and digestive health. Non-starchy options like apples and leafy greens aid in weight management by controlling blood sugar and appetite.

Eating a variety of produce ensures a wide range of health benefits. Recent breeding programs have introduced new fruit and vegetable varieties with superior nutritional profiles. Advanced techniques are also being developed to better identify these properties.

The upcoming Thematic Issue invites high-quality papers on the chemical and nutritional profiles of fruits, vegetables, and co-products from global researchers, including original articles, reviews, and minireviews.

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