An Evidence-Based Approach to Dietary Phytochemicals [Hardcover]

Jane Higdon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1588904083 | ISBN-13: 978-1588904089 | Edition: 1

This book provides a critical analysis of the current scientific, epidemiological, and clinical research on the health benefits of plant-based foods and dietary phytochemicals. Designed to aid the health professional in the clinical setting, the book provides highly practical information for understanding the sources of dietary and supplementary phytochemicals, as well as their nutrient interactions, drug interactions, and possible adverse effects.

Features:

An overview of the health benefits of plant foods and beverages, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains, coffee, and tea

Current clinical and scientific evidence of the health benefits of individual dietary phytochemicals and classes of phytochemicals, including carotenoids, flavonoids, fiber, and more

Concise bullet-point summaries at the end of each chapter for rapid review of important concepts

Peer-reviewed by experts in the field to ensure material is both accurate and up-to-date

Easy-to-read appendices with key information on the dietary glycemic index of foods, diseases, drug interactions, nutrient interactions, and phytochemical-rich foods

Evidence-based information with extensive lists of references in each chapter

With an emphasis on the importance of consuming phytochemical-rich foods, rather than dietary supplements, this book answers the needs of nutritionists, dietitians, nurses, and other health care professionals for a comprehensive text that will help them educate patients about healthy diets. Students in graduate programs in nutrition, food science, pharmacy, and allied health fields will also benefit from the wealth of information provided in this book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The benefits of dietary phytochemicals receive almost daily mention in the media. In this unique book, the late Jane Higdon has compiled the available studies and evidence for the actual effects... I know of no other such reference that allows the practitioner to so quickly scan the published evidence for so many therapeutically active food chemicals. I highly recommend this book to any clinician that works with diet or supplements. It will enhance your protocols and help to improve patient outcomes."--David Winston, www.herbalstudies.org, www.herbaltherapeutics.net

"Provides a readable and concise analysis...thorough review of the current evidence base...emphasis on foods rather than supplements...carefully written...will aid healthcare professionals in educating patients on dietary choices."--Doody's Book Reviews

About the Author

Jane Higdon , Ph.D. Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA (deceased) (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thieme; 1 edition (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588904083
• ISBN-13: 978-1588904089
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Evidence-based Approach to Dietary Photochemicals, June 1, 2010

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This review is from: An Evidence-Based Approach to Dietary Phytochemicals (Hardcover)

This book is the must have for nutritional consultants. Higdon gives excellent information about foods that can provide the best sources of antioxidants, etc and details any possible reactions some foods have with medications. Book arrived quickly in perfect condition.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Big, Not Cheap, But Recommended, November 2, 2008

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Warren Green (Peterborough Ontario) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book because it was recommended on Joel Fuhrman's website. This is not a large book, nor is it cheap, but the title, "evidence-based", is accurate. The references to the medical literature are very much included.

Dr. Fuhrman is going to be offering a certification course in "nutritional excellence". This course, based largely on his interpretation of the medical literature, was distilled down and presented in his best selling Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss

Along with the text book reviewed here, the much larger Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to Food, is required reading for this upcoming course.

As is The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health,

Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.),

and The Pleasure Trap.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended reading for nutritionists, August 6, 2011

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Angela T. Szpojda "angieszz" (australia) - See all my reviews
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This was a recommended reading for my nutrition course. I chose to buy it and digest it in the literary/scientific fashion that it is intended - there are some big words and ideas herein.

If you want a quick review of the latest research of phytochemicals (anti-oxidants) - (albeit written 5 years ago) then this is your book. Share it with colleagues and students and use it as reference as it is a beautifully simple compilation. Learn, grow and heal!

Angie