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Exploring Health Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products and Functional Foods investigates the diverse sources of bioactive compounds found in various foods and their physiological effects on the human body. This comprehensive volume emphasizes the chemical structures that maximize nutritional benefits, offering insights into how different phenolic compounds can improve health and manage diseases. From fruits and vegetables to marine sources and microbial fermentation, this book highlights new developments in phenolic compounds and functional food research.

The book also delves into the functional attributes of ingredients like mushrooms and pomegranates, exploring the potential of flavonoids and antibacterial agents in certain fruits and vegetables to promote healing and overall health. Chapter authors discuss the role of bioactive compounds in areas such as weight management, gut health, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, and more.

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Introduction: Exploring Functional Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products

Section 1 Exploring Bio-diverse sources

1. Functional attributes of pomegranate by-products
2. Functional Potential of Fruits and Vegetables: From Peels to Pits
3. Mushrooms as Functional food
4. Exploring the Functional Properties of Milk and Milk By-Products
5. Unveiling the Functional Potential of Marine By-Products
6. Meat and meat products as functional food
7. Exploring the Functional Potential of Microorganisms: Fermentation and Health Benefits
8. Antibacterial Agents in Foods to Promote Wellness
9. Synthesis of Flavonoids of Pharmaceutical Interest

Section 2 Managing Disease and Improving Health
10. Balancing Blood Sugar with Plant-based Ingredients
11. Sports Nutrition: Maximizing Performance with Functional Foods
12. Weight Management with Functional Foods
13. Clinical Nutrition: Healing with Fruits and Vegetables
14. Functional foods for inflammatory conditions
15. Functional foods for degenerative neurological diseases
16. Cardiovascular Health: Nourishing the Heart with Whole Foods
17. Gut Health and Probiotics: Enhancing Digestive Wellness Naturally
18. Immune-Boosting Foods: Strengthening the Body's Defense System
19. Functional Food in stress relief and depression

Section 3 Trends, Future and Practical Approaches
20. Integrating Functional Foods and By-Products into Daily Life: Practical Approaches
21. Market Trends in Functional Foods
22. The Future of Functional Foods and By-Products in curing diseases