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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Plant-based diets"”.
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Cholesterol supplementation in plant-based diets for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
… replacement of marine oils and proteins with plant proteins and oils in rainbow trout diets reduces growth performance and feed intake. It has been suggested that this is due to the presence of growth factors present in marine products but absent in plant ingredients. One putative factor is …
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Family growth response to fishmeal and plant-based diets shows genotype x diet interaction in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
… ability of rainbow trout to efficiently utilize plant-based diets for growth and the genetic variation for that trait have not been thoroughly examined. In this study, growth of a pedigreed population from the commercial Kamloop strain was assessed while feeding plant-based or traditional …
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PROMOTION OF PLANT-BASED SUSTAINABLE DIETARY PATTERNS FOR THE ITALIAN POPULATION: FROM FEASIBILITY TO THE IMPACT ON NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND HEALTH-RELATED MARKERS
… intensified the focus on sustainable, healthy diets. Transitioning to dietary patterns with lower environmental impacts is essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural resources, aligning with broader public health goals. Moreover, high-income populations, in …
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The Healing Power of a Whole Foods, Plant-based Diet: A Nutrition Prescription for Cancer
… worldwide (Egger, 2012). Studies have shown that plant based diets are effective at reducing prevalence but are also a viable complimentary treatment approach to healing. Further investigation is needed into how plant based diets can reduce risk of recurrence, specifically as it relates to a …
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WATER ECONOMY: SUSTAINABILITY IN BOTTLED WATER SUPPLY CHAIN. THE ROLE OF CONSUMER AND ENTERPRISE TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FOOD SYSTEM.
… including eco-design, recycled and bio-based materials, and logistics improvements, the research highlights how enterprise-led innovations can contribute to systemic change. Supported by insights from Sanpellegrino, the findings indicate that companies are increasingly adopting …
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DEFINITION AND CRITICAL EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMIZED HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE DIETARY PATTERNS: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
… represents a global challenge involving also diets and food production. In the last years, scientific evidence accumulated on the definition of optimized diet that can be considered both healthy and sustainable. In 2019 the EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems …
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Bio-enrichment of vitamin B12 in plant-based food via fermentation
… is common among individuals following strictly plant-based diets. This issue is amplified by the growing preference for organic products, which are often not vitamin-fortified. As vitamin B12 is naturally produced by bacteria, fermentation offers a sustainable strategy to enrich plant-based …
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Battle for the dinner table: Can vegan analogues curb America’s reliance on meat?
… of deforestation and food insecurity. Plant-based diets represent an opportunity for a more sustainable food system, according to large international scientific reports published by organizations including the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the EAT-Lancet …
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Beyond the Meat Paradox: Psychological Factors Underpinning Animal Product Consumption and Abstention Among Different Dietary Groups
… that prevent people shifting towards more plant-based diets, which benefit animal welfare, the environment, and global health. The general objective of this thesis was to examine psychological factors that underpin animal product consumption by comparing participants from a range of dietary …
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Genome composition of Glycine max and sequence diversity among cultivated and exotic accessions
… the nutritional quality of low cost and plant-based diets. Therefore an enormous amount of effort has gone into increasing the yield and nutritional quality of soybeans through plant breeding over hundreds of years. Despite this economic and nutritional importance the soybean genome was …
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Investigating Rhizobium Leguminosarum Metabolism and Rhizosphere Colonization Using High-Throughput Genomics and Erythritol Enrichments
… related to climate change intensify, and plant-based diets gain in popularity. Rhizobia bacteria are used as inoculants to increase the yield of legume crops by fixing nitrogen in nodules on legume roots; this reduces the use of costly and environmentally harmful nitrogen fertilizers. …
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Glucooligosaccharides and Fructooligosaccharides Alter Microbial Populations and Fermentation Characteristics in Animal Models and Human Subjects
… FOS supplementation of dogs consuming either plant-based diets or meat-based premium type diets to determine its effects on nutrient digestibility, microbial populations, and fecal quality and odor components. The third study tested vegetable sources of FOS supplemented to human infants and …
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Veganism & the Vegan Market in Iceland. Is there a prospective for a vegan restaurant in Iceland?
… future not out of choice, but out of necessity. Plant-based diets have been a part of the human race since prehistoric man. Veganism is the most effective way that you, as an individual, can combat the destruction of the earth and save our species.
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Production of Protein Concentrates from Brewer's Spent Grain via Wet Fractionation and Enzymatic Purification
… manufacturing costs, but the rising trend of plant-based diets for environmental and health reasons increases BSG's appeal. This research proposes an innovative extraction process utilizing wet fractionation and enzymatic purification that targets fiber to effectively separate proteins form …
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Inclusion of lupin meal and effect of a commercial feed supplement (Synergen™) in diets for carp, Cyprinus carpio
Abstract Plant proteins are mainly used to formulate diets for carp. Soybean meal (SBM) is one of the most nutritious of all plant protein sources in carp feeds. However, an increase in the use of soybean meal for human consumption and animal feed in both developed and developing countries has …
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Translating plant protein benefits to consumer products: physicochemical, technological and nutritional aspects of utilising plant protein ingredients for cereal food applications
… at great risk. A global shift to predominantly plant-based diets as part of a food system transformation promises remedies for environmental implications as well as rising diet-related disease risks. Nonetheless, a decreased consumption of animal-based foods and increased inclusion of …
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DEVELOPMENT OF LEGUME-DERIVED INGREDIENTS AND FOODS ENRICHED IN BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS USING DIFFERENT STRATEGIES
… and luteus species. Notably, the models based on FT-NIR spectra showed good retrieval for free phenolics, carotenoids, tocols, and antioxidant capacity compared to conventional methods, thus paving the way for a rapid, reliable, and non-destructive characterization of lupin seeds. The …
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Quantification and alleviation of the antinutritional effects of phytate on poultry
… of meat-type poultry cannot be met by plant-based diets because approximately two thirds of total phosphorus in cereals and leguminous feed materials is in the unavailable form of phytate (inositol hexaphosphate or phytic acid). Phosphorus supplements are expensive and over …
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Reducing Nutrient Excretion via Improved Nutrient Utilization by Supplementing Pig and Poultry Diets with Phytase Enzyme
… of transgenic microbial (Natuphosà ) and plant (Phytaseedà ) phytase for enhancing the utilization of phytate P in corn-soybean diets fed to young broilers and pigs, and to evaluate the safety of Phytaseedà phytase. Three levels of the two sources of phytase (250, 500 and 2,500 U/kg of …
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Investigation of plant protein functionality for food applications and health benefits
… to transition towards more sustainable and plant-based diets, driven by the need to address climate change and support a growing population. This thesis aims to explore the properties, health benefits, and consumer acceptance of legume-based plant proteins to support their development as …