Incidences of breast, colorectal and prostate cancer are high in the Western world compared
to countries in Asia. We have postulated that the Western diet compared to the …

There is strong epidemiological evidence that whole-grain cereals protect the body against
age-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. This …

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In an attempt to improve intake of dietary fibre and antioxidants and quality of whole grain
products, whole grain meals from barley, millet, rye and sorghum were evaluated …

The native mixed linkage β-glucan of cereals is classified as a soluble dietary fibre, with
rheological properties generally similar to guar gum and other random coil polysaccharides …

Enterolignans (enterodiol and enterolactone) can potentially reduce the risk of certain
cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Enterolignans are formed by the intestinal microflora …

The metabolism of the plant lignans matairesinol, secoisolariciresinol, pinoresinol,
syringaresinol, arctigenin, 7-hydroxymatairesinol, isolariciresinol, and lariciresinol by human …

Processing is important both for the sensory and nutritional quality of grains. In the case of
whole grains, it especially may influence the levels and bioavailability of the bioactive …

Plants abound in essential phytochemicals produced for their various vital functions. The
same compounds seem also to be crucial for human health and disease. Recent human …

Over the past decade, new applications of genetic engineering in the fermentation of food
products have received a great deal of coverage in scientific literature. While many books …