It is recommended that we all eat more fruit and vegetables because of their antioxidant content and health benefits. This book contains information on some of the more unusual plants and their use in the diet.
The book contains chapters on each of the following:
“Nutritional composition of molokhia (Corchorus olitorius) and stamnagathi (Cichorium spinosum)”, S. Zeghichi, S. Kallithraka and A.P. Simopopolus.
“Nutritional composition of selected wild plants in the diet of Crete”, S. Zeghichi, S. Kallithraka, A.P. Simopopolus and Z. Kypriotakis.
“Kanjero (Digera arvensis) and drumstick leaves (Moringa oleifera): nutrient profile and potential for human consumption”, S. Seshadri and V.S. Nambiar.
“Ivy ground (Coccina grandis voight, Coccinia cordifolia, Coccinia indica) in human nutrition and traditional applications”, E. Wasantwisut and T. Viriyapanich.
“Acerola (Malpighia glabra L., M. punicifolia L., M. emarginata D.C.): agriculture, production and nutrition”, P.D. Johnson.
“Food‐based approaches to prevent and control micronutrient malnutrition: scientific evidence and policy implications”, C. Gopalan and B. Tamber.
It could therefore be useful for those working in industry and research in the subject.
The final chapter on “Food‐based approaches to prevent and control micronutrient malnutrition” contains useful information on micronutrients. Sources of micronutrient rich foods are detailed as are different strategies for improving micronutrient intake such as by home gardening.
