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Open Access Review

Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus Annuus) and Health Benefits: A Review

Received: 29 October 2022;  Published: 06 July 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303010

Abstract

A literature review was conducted to present an overview of sunflower seeds, nutritional value, and health benefits. Sunflower seeds are inexpensive, readily available, and nutritious all year long. Some of the most important nutrients for humans are found in them in particularly high concentrations [...]

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Open Access Case Report

The Low FODMAP Diet for Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Overlapping Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms – a Case Series

Received: 11 February 2023;  Published: 29 June 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2302009

Abstract

The low FODMAP diet (LFD) is a dietary intervention developed for and used particularly for the management of functional GI symptoms (FGIS) in adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

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Open Access Research Article

Pasta Fortification with Leaves of Edible Wild Plants to Lower the P Glycaemic Index of Handmade Fresh Noodles

Received: 30 March 2023;  Published: 07 June 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2302008

Abstract

Edible wild plants are a largely available food at no cost and an emblem of sustainability. Among the numerous varieties of edible wild plants, purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) and common mallow (Malva sylvestris L.) are good sources of healthful bioactive c [...]

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Open Access Review

The Multifaceted Roles of Ketogenic Diets in Neurology-Brain Cancers and Other Neurologic Diseases

Received: 30 December 2021;  Published: 19 April 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2302007

Abstract

The ketogenic diet (KD) is currently well known in the lay media as a quick way to lose weight. However, the KD is not a new medical concept. The KD was used in the early 1900s to control seizures. However, as we developed more effective pharmacological agents, we used the KD less until it became pr [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Consumer Perception, Nutritional, and Technological Properties of Bread Made with Chickpea Flour

Received: 12 December 2022;  Published: 12 April 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2302006

Abstract

Celiac disease (CD) is one of the most common intestinal diseases in humans today. The only "cure" for this disease is a strictly gluten-free diet. Bread is a highly accepted food product. But, bread is a product that owns its technological properties to the presence of gluten. Bread witho [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Associations between Health-Related Behaviours, Well-Being, and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students with Special Educational Need: A Secondary Analysis

Received: 24 October 2022;  Published: 06 March 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2301005

Abstract

Health-related behaviours (HRBs) have been considered one of the most critical public health issues, especially for those with special educational needs (SEN). Previous research suggests that health-related behaviours are highly likely to impact well-being and academic achievement. Diet is a crucial [...]

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Open Access Research Article

Biochemical Impact of Carica Papaya (Pawpaw) leaves Extract and Ruzu Bitters on Hematology and Brain Histology in Sprague Dawley Rats

Received: 12 June 2022;  Published: 02 March 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2301004

Abstract

Plant-based products have been utilized for nutritional and medicinal purposes for decades. Although the reported benefits of Carica papaya (Pawpaw) leave extract, its role in hematology, brain histology, and the possible side effect are still areas of r [...]

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Open Access Review

Practical Review on the Impact of Celiac Disease on the Patient

Received: 05 August 2022;  Published: 13 February 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2301003

Abstract

Celiac disease (CD) is a multisystem immune-mediated disorder resulting in enteropathy of the small intestine with the ingestion of gluten, in genetically susceptible individuals. This condition impact 1% of the p [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Effects of a One-Week Intensive Wellness Camp on Dietary Behaviors among Southwest American Indian Youth

Received: 27 September 2022;  Published: 12 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2301002

Abstract

American Indians (AI) suffer the highest rates of diabetes in the United States (US); a chronic disease that is increasingly prevalent among AI children and is associated with increased risk of cancer. A summer camp was developed to improve disease risk-reducing behaviors, including diet, among AI y [...]

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Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Recent Progress in Nutrition in 2022

Received: 05 January 2023;  Published: 05 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2301001

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The editors of Recent Progress in Nutrition would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2022. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to reco [...]

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