{"product_id":"superfoods-cultural-and-scientific-perspectives-hardcover","title":"Superfoods: Cultural and Scientific Perspectives - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey P. Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eCharlene Van Buiten\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperfoods have come to the forefront of the public imagination due to a combination of presumed health benefits and cultural mystique. Much of the literature on these foods, however, is based upon rostrums and diet plans that accept the health claims of superfoods without subjecting them to rigorous scrutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuperfoods: Cultural and Scientific Perspectives \u003c\/i\u003eexamines these food products from a blended science and cultural viewpoint, presenting a balanced, evidence-based view of each food item. Following a discussion of \"superfoods\" as a category, the book's chapters examine individual superfoods, including but not limited to: avocados, chocolate, wine, berries, and fish oil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented in a systemic manner, each chapter provides a cultural history of the superfood; a survey of the current state of nutritional research on the food and its health claims; an exploration of related science topics to enhance understanding of the superfood, (i.e., a survey of the botany, biology, or chemistry studies); social issues associated with the superfood, such as sustainability, environmental health concerns, agricultural issues, fair trade and marketing issues; and one to three recipes featuring the superfood. This combination of scientific and cultural perspectives makes \u003ci\u003eSuperfoods \u003c\/i\u003ean invaluable reference for academics, industry professionals, and lay-readers alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperfoods have come to the forefront of the public imagination due to a combination of presumed health benefits and cultural mystique. Much of the literature on these foods, however, is based upon rostrums and diet plans that accept the health claims of superfoods without subjecting them to rigorous scrutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuperfoods: Cultural and Scientific Perspectives \u003c\/i\u003eexamines these food products from a blended science and cultural viewpoint, presenting a balanced, evidence-based view of each food item. Following a discussion of \"superfoods\" as a category, the book's chapters examine individual superfoods, including but not limited to: avocados, chocolate, wine, berries, and fish oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a systemic manner, each chapter provides a cultural history of the superfood; a survey of the current state of nutritional research on the food and its health claims; an exploration of related science topics to enhance understanding of the superfood, (i.e., a survey of the botany, biology, or chemistry studies); social issues associated with the superfood, such as sustainability, environmental health concerns, agricultural issues, fair trade and marketing issues; and one to three recipes featuring the superfood. This combination of scientific and cultural perspectives makes \u003ci\u003eSuperfoods \u003c\/i\u003ean invaluable reference for academics, industry professionals, and lay-readers alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeffrey P. Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharlene Van Buiten, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO, USA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 214\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 23, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118543605895,"sku":"9783030932398","price":97.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8ba9b1c604651d6e027227fa2f68ccc8.webp?v=1732534257","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/superfoods-cultural-and-scientific-perspectives-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}