Asian Crops and Human Dietetics

Many foods from the Asian culture are not well known in other parts of the world and have health benefits that stretch beyond mere nutritional value. Asian Crops and Human Dietetics comprehensively reviews plants and spices in the Asian diet which have made significant beneficial contributions to daily health and nutrition. This text not only provides up-to-date summaries of more familiar Asian food items, but also those that are less widely known. This extensive examination clearly discusses the latest evidence-based scientific studies that document the health benefits and nutritional information of Asian food items. Book jacket.