by Suneetha Vallepu  , Khadar Basha Shaik  , Naseem Shaik  , Ramakrishna Vadde  , Narasimhulu R  and Shaik Sha Valli Khan Patan

Received: 17 July 2023;  Published: 09 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2304020

The present investigation aims to study the influence of household processing methods, such as soaking, germination, and steam cooking, on nutritional composition (proximates, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins), antinutrient factors (phytochemicals: tannins, total phenols, phytic acid; enzyme inhi [...]

by Hehe Zhang  , Ruihan Xu  and Shasha Zheng

Received: 03 March 2023;  Published: 28 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303019

by Raúl E. Cian  , Antonela G. Garzón  , Micaela Albarracín  and Silvina R. Drago

Received: 14 April 2023;  Published: 19 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303018

This work aimed to evaluate the chemical composition, bioactive compounds (phenolics and γ-aminobutyric acid, GABA), and antioxidant properties of different barley varieties (Overture, Charles, Sinfonía, Montoya, and Andreia) and their malts to weigh up them as potential ingredients for producing ne [...]

by Divakar Dahiya  and Poonam Singh Nigam

Received: 19 July 2023;  Published: 14 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303017

Usually, everyday meals constitute materials and ingredients for food preparation derived from different agricultural sources. Although most customers are aware of the benefits of a balanced diet, they mainly focus on a diet based on the daily requirements of protein, fat, and carbohydrates in their [...]

by Zakkoyya H. Lewis  , Ryan N. Harrison  , Brian D. Clocksin  , Alexandra T. Auslander  and Lara Killick

Received: 05 July 2023;  Published: 12 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303016

Within the US, people are experiencing longer life expectancy, yet these extended lifespans have not necessarily translated into years living in good health. Musculoskeletal degenerative diseases are particularly prevalent amongst older adults. Research shows that regular resistance exercise carries [...]

by Larissa Leandro da Cruz  , Gabriel Moreno Bernardo Gonçalves  , Silva Menezes de Faria Pereira  , Jamila Rodrigues Barboza  , Luana Pereira de Moraes  , Messias Gonzaga Pereira  , Marta Simone Mendonça Freitas  and Daniela Barros de Oliveira

Received: 30 December 2022;  Published: 27 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303015

Sweet Corn (Zea mays L.) is possibly the most important commercial cereal originating in the Americas. Mutant genes are responsible for sweetness. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and mineral composition of the “UENF SD 08” cultivar, super-sweet corn [...]

by Richard J. Bloomer  , Marie van der Merwe  , Melissa J. Puppa  and Matthew Butawan

Received: 21 December 2022;  Published: 22 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303014

Time-restricted feeding (TRF) has increased in popularity among various groups, including fitness enthusiasts. The ideal timing of TRF in relation to daily exercise is unknown. Most fitness enthusiasts consume meals immediately or soon after exercise to improve body composition (e.g., lean mass). &l [...]

by Antonela G. Garzón  , Micaela Albarracín  and Silvina R. Drago

Received: 08 May 2023;  Published: 22 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303013

Sorghum-based beverages were developed and the effects of decortication on nutritional composition and biofunctional properties after a simulated gastrointestinal digestion were analyzed. For that, white sorghum flours from whole (WS) and decorticated (DS) grains were obtained and used to prepare so [...]

by Indrani Das  , Robyn Murphy  and Aaron Goldman

Received: 21 July 2022;  Published: 17 July 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303012

Celiac disease is a prevalent autoimmune disorder with a rising incidence of 7.5% annually during the second half of the 20^th century and the 21^st century. Not all genetically susceptible individuals that carry the risk alleles HLA DQ2 and DQ8 go on to d [...]

by Meir Djaldetti

Received: 21 March 2023;  Published: 13 July 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303011

Ellagic acid (EA) the principal polyphenol of pomegranate (Punicca granatum) is renowned for its beneficial therapeutic activity in several diseases including cancer. Studies have shown that EA exerts a carcinopreventive effect on many cancer cells, inducing cell cycle arrest an [...]