Review on Nutritional Importance and Anti-nutritional Factors of Legumes
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2020
Pages:
138-149
Received:
4 September 2020
Accepted:
19 September 2020
Published:
23 November 2020
Abstract: Legumes are important crops in human nutrition and considered as protein sources for low income populations due to the fact that they can be accessed at relatively lower price than animal products. In Ethiopia, the production of leguminous crops is increasing supported by generation of agricultural technologies by different research institutes. The improvement in the production is supported by pre-harvest information like agronomic characteristics, disease resistance, yield potentials and the like. Nutritional data are lacking in varietal selection for breeding and production and this is due to shortage of nutritional research in our country. Legumes contain sufficient amount of nutrients for both humans and animals. These crops are known for their significant source of protein, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, and dietary minerals. In addition to their proximate value, legumes also contain other very important biochemical compounds called phytochemicals which helps in either prevention or even treatments of certain chronic problems. On the other hand, legumes also contain different compounds which impair their nutritional value after consumption. These compounds are commonly called antinutritional factors and they are known to inhibit either digestion or absorption of nutrients by human body. Some of the anti nutritional factors are known to bind the different micronutrients available and reduce the bioavailability of some important minerals. Others, bind directly to the enzyme used in digestion of foods and inhibit the digestion process. This is why legumes are sometimes considered low nutritional value crops. Hence, it is mandatory for legumes to undergo certain processing like soaking, cooking, fermentation and the like before consumption so that the level of these anti nutrients will be reduced or possibly removed.
Abstract: Legumes are important crops in human nutrition and considered as protein sources for low income populations due to the fact that they can be accessed at relatively lower price than animal products. In Ethiopia, the production of leguminous crops is increasing supported by generation of agricultural technologies by different research institutes. The...
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Nutritional and Sensory Quality of Kocho Mixed with Whole Soybean and Okara
Tegene Atlaw,
Misgana Banti,
Wabi Bajo,
Bilatu Agza,
Tamene Haile
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2020
Pages:
150-153
Received:
30 August 2020
Accepted:
17 September 2020
Published:
27 November 2020
Abstract: Kocho (flat bread) is one of the food products made from enset, a staple food consumed by about 20% of the Ethiopian population. It is good sources of minerals, vitamins and carbohydrate, but low in protein and fat contents. Formulation of kocho with protein and fat rich sources like soybean can makes it nutrient dense food. Thus, the study was aimed to formulate kocho with soybean flour and okara, and evaluate its nutritional value and sensory acceptance. Kocho was mixed with whole soybean and okara flours in seven different proportions. Five point hedonic scales and AOAC methods were used to evaluate the sensory quality and proximate analysis of kocho samples respectively. Sensory evaluation results showed that all the formulations were in the acceptable range. Moisture, ash, fat, protein, fiber and carbohydrate contents of kocho was in the range of 6.81-9.41, 2.85-5.50, 3.87-10.08, 3.32-14.82, 1.61-2.98 and 60.36-78.29%, respectively. The addition of both whole soybean and okara significantly increased the protein and fat contents. Therefore, it is possible to improve nutritional quality of kocho by partially substituting with soybean flour and okara without considerable effect on consumer acceptance of the product. The substitution level evaluated in the current study was only up to 25% and further study is required to investigate the impact of more substitution levels.
Abstract: Kocho (flat bread) is one of the food products made from enset, a staple food consumed by about 20% of the Ethiopian population. It is good sources of minerals, vitamins and carbohydrate, but low in protein and fat contents. Formulation of kocho with protein and fat rich sources like soybean can makes it nutrient dense food. Thus, the study was aim...
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The Effects of Exogenous Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Supplementation on Metrics of Safety and Health
Matthew Stefan,
Matthew Sharp,
Raad Gheith,
Ryan Lowery,
Jacob Wilson
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2020
Pages:
154-162
Received:
9 November 2020
Accepted:
24 November 2020
Published:
8 December 2020
Abstract: The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, very low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein diet that will induce a state of ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state characterized by elevated ketone body production in response to the absence of carbohydrates. Some drawbacks of the ketogenic diet are that it can be difficult to adhere to due to its restrictive nature, and it can also cause some undesirable side effects like gastrointestinal distress and increases in apoB-lipoproteins. In order to maximize the benefit of ketosis and to minimize side effects, supplementing with exogenous beta-hydroxybutyrate may induce a state of temporary ketosis without undesirable side effects. In the present study, 22 healthy male and female adults consumed 12.75 grams of beta-hydroxybutyrate salts or maltodextrin placebo twice daily for 90 days. Comprehensive blood safety analysis, body composition, bone densitometry, psychological and immune surveys, and blood pressure were administered at baseline, 30, 60, and 90 days. There were no significant differences in any measures collected, indicating that exogenous beta-hydroxybutyrate had no detrimental impact on fasting blood values such as electrolyte levels, glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood count, body composition, bone density, psychological well-being, immune status, or blood pressure. We conclude that supplementing with exogenous beta-hydroxybutyrate is safe and well-tolerated by healthy adults.
Abstract: The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, very low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein diet that will induce a state of ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state characterized by elevated ketone body production in response to the absence of carbohydrates. Some drawbacks of the ketogenic diet are that it can be difficult to adhere to due to its restrictive nature, a...
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