Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health 1st Edition

Grabbing the attention of nutrition professionals and curious readers alike, Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health, 1st Edition by Onuh, John O. is a compelling, evidence-based guide to the chemistry, sources, and real-world significance of plant-derived bioactives.

This authoritative volume explores key phytochemicals—polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, glucosinolates and more—detailing their occurrence across fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs and spices and explaining biochemical mechanisms relevant to human nutrition and health. Written with clarity for both researchers and practitioners, it bridges laboratory findings and dietary application, offering insight into metabolism, bioavailability, and the role of plant compounds in functional foods and nutraceutical development.

What makes this book indispensable is its practical orientation: case studies, regional crop examples, and dietary strategies that make the science accessible to dietitians, food scientists, public health professionals and students worldwide. Whether you work in North America, Europe, Asia or Africa, the global perspective helps apply phytochemical knowledge to diverse culinary traditions and agricultural systems.

Readable yet rigorous, Onuh’s 1st Edition equips readers to evaluate current research, design better nutritional interventions and incorporate plant bioactives into evidence-based recommendations. For anyone seeking a modern reference on plant food phytochemicals and bioactive compounds in nutrition and health, this title is an essential resource.

Add Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health, 1st Edition to your collection today and elevate your understanding of how plants contribute to human wellbeing.

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