Author : Francesco Bianchini
Publisher : Crescent
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 14,70 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780517520338
Paintings of virtually every plant used for food are accompanied by information on the origins, histories, uses, nutritional characteristics, and horticulture of each
Author : Thomas S. C. Li
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 31,65 MB
Release : 2008-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1420068733
The modern synthetic diet, formulated to appeal to our inherent attraction to sugar, salt, fats, and calories at the expense of nutrition, leaves us over-fed and under-nourished. A considerable portion of chronic human diseases, including diabetes and heart disease, appear to be related largely to a diet that is inadequate in the essential vitamins
Author : Jean M. A. Nick
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 29,87 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Guide to growing herbs, vegetables, and fruits organically with practical easy to follow directions for planting, caring for crops, and more.
Author : Rie Yamada
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 36,31 MB
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Fruit carving
ISBN : 9784865051452
This is the definitive guide for fruit carving for all occasions. All the techniques are illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos. From the basics to the impressive works at advanced level, this book includes more than 60 carving works for all special occasions like birthday, wedding, and more.
Author : Elizabeth Schneider
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 22,37 MB
Release : 1998-06-17
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0688160646
Describes a variety of unusual fruits and vegetables from around the world, explains how to select and store each food, and provides a variety of recipes.
Author : The Editors of Sunset
Publisher : Sunset
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,19 MB
Release : 2010-02-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780376039187
Complete instructions for growing over 190 vegetables, herbs, berries, fruits, nuts, and tropical fruits in the ground and in containers. Plans and design ideas for kitchen gardens of all sizes, as well as easy-to-follow guidelines for composting, building raised beds, and more. Growing season details for all regions of the West, including Alaska and Hawaii. Timely tips from edibles experts around the West-British Columbia to New Mexico. More than 300 pages of color photographs, practical advice, and inspiration from the editors of Sunset magazine, the West's authority on gardening.
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 41,64 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
The demand for locally sourced organic foods continues to rise. This resource is a prime reference for the many who are growing or wanting to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruits. The book features superb full-color photographs and illustrations and an easy-to-use A-Z directory. Comprehensive growing, harvesting and preserving tips and a wealth of recipes are a boon to gardeners and cooks alike. Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, with in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. Some of the topics covered are: Nutritional values The most useful and most recommended varieties Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines Cropping, harvesting and storing Weed, pest and disease control Ornamental and wildlife value Pruning and training Companion planting Container growing. A yearly maintenance calendar, glossary, further reading section, seed sources list and detailed index round out this outstanding book.
Author : Amit K. Jaiswal
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 12,96 MB
Release : 2020-07-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128127805
Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Fruits and Vegetables provides an overview of the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition, antioxidant potential, and health benefits of a wide range of commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. The book presents a comprehensive overview on a variety of topics, including inflorescence, flowers and flower buds (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage), bulb, stem and stalk (onion, celery, asparagus, celery), leaves (watercress, lettuce, spinach), fruit and seed (peppers, squash, tomato, eggplant, green beans), roots and tubers (red beet, carrots, radish), and fruits, such as citrus (orange, lemon, grapefruit), berries (blackberry, strawberry, lingonberry, bayberry, blueberry), melons (pumpkin, watermelon), and more. Each chapter, contributed by an international expert in the field, also discusses the factors influencing antioxidant content, such as genotype, environmental variation and agronomic conditions.
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher :
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 21,65 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Cooking (Fruit)
ISBN : 9780857831798
This volume looks at over 1000 plants, providing a history of where the plant comes from, a list of species to choose from, cultivation, propagation and harvesting details, and information on pests and diseases. It also features recipes.
Author : Ronald Ross Watson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 48,75 MB
Release : 2016-04-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128029897
Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs: Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion brings together experts from around the world working on the cutting edge of research on fruit, vegetables, and herbs in health promotion. Offering a timely, concise, scientific appraisal of the efficacy of key foods to prevent disease and improve the quality of life, Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs: Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion provides valuable evidence-based conclusions and recommendations. This reference text will encourage further research on the potential benefits of fruits and vegetables in health and disease prevention, providing a basis for possible dietary modifications by the government and the public. - Provides insight on bioactive constituents found in fruits and vegetables that can be further studied to improve health and disease resistance or incorporated into other food products and used as alternative medicines and dietary supplements - Includes valuable information on how fruits are important sources of bioflavonoids and nonnutritive bioactives that modify body functions - Offers a conclusion or summary of evidence at the end of each chapter to enhance understanding of new approaches in the field
