properties of functional foods

3. What is functional foods?
Functional foods stand for a new category of remarkably
promising foods bearing properties (i.e., low cholesterol,
antioxidant, anti-aging, anticancer, etc.) that have already
rendered them quite appealing. There are many classes
of functional foods (pro- and pre-biotics, dietary fiber,
low fat, etc)

4. Trends use in Funtional
Foods
We’re in the era of lifestyle personalization. People’s ideas
about food and health are a large and complex menu
from which they select and then modify their choices.
Here are some trends use in functional foods.
 Probiotics & fermentation
 A2 dairy
 FODMAPs
 Carbshift
 The long,slow death of fat
 Naturally healthy

5. Probitics and fermentation:
Probiotics which are usually beneficial bacteria provide all
sorts of powerful benefits for your body and brain. They
may improve digestive health, reduce depression and
promote heart health.Getting probiotics from
supplements is popular, but you can also get them
from fermented foods.

6. A2 Dairy:
 Recently, a new type of cow's milk has appeared in the
dairy aisles. This product, called A2 milk, has garnered
attention from both consumers and scientists.
 Supporters of A2 milk claim that it is easier to digest and
absorb than other types of milk.
 The two major proteins in milk are casein and whey.
 There are also different types of casein, one of which is
called beta-casein.
 Beta-casein makes up about 30 percent of the protein in
cow's milk. A1 and A2 are two variants of beta-casein.
 Symptoms of stomach discomfort, such as gas, bloating,
and diarrhea that occur after consuming dairy products,
are typically attributed to lactose intolerance.

8. FODMAPs
 FODMAPs stands for fermented oligo,di,monosacchrides
and polyols
 The term is used mainly with reference to a diet that is
low in these compounds which are mainly carbohydrates.
 “Foods high in FODMAPs are types of carbohydrates
found in certain foods, including wheat and beans.
 Studies have shown strong links between FODMAPs and
digestive symptoms like gas, bloating, stomach pain,
diarrhea and constipation.
 Low-FODMAP diets can provide remarkable benefits for
many people with common digestive disorders.

9. • In FODMAPs include barley, yogurt, apples, apricots,
pears, and cauliflower"

10. Carbshift
 To Balance Mind and Body. Electrolyte balance is one
of the most critical yet components of a successful and
enjoyable ketogenic diet experience. Lower carb diets are
diuretic in nature, meaning the kidneys shift from
retaining water, and sodium, to flushing them.
 Around type 2 diabetes and positive media attention
about growing consensus that diabetes could be
reversible and not a progressive, lifelong chronic
condition.
 Australian rice grower created a range of gluten-free
microwaveable meals and sides that combine brown rice
with other grains, such as buckwheat, quinoa, red, and
black rice.

12. The Long ,Slow Death Of Fat
 The Food and Drug Administration has ordered the food
industry to remove artificial trans fats from the food
supply within three years, bringing closure to a
prolonged battle to eliminate the artery-clogging
substances from American diets.
 This is a major, long-overdue gain for public health. It is
expected to prevent 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths
from heart disease every year.
 Trans fats increase the level of so-called “bad”
cholesterol and reduce the level of “good” cholesterol,
thus raising the risk of heart disease.

14. Naturally Healthy:
 The aim of natural health or Complementary and
Alternative Medicine (CAM) is to improve health and
address illness in people of all ages.
 which can restore health and wellness by workingNatural
health is a self-care system of natural therapies .
 Natural health looks at the whole person not just a
specific disease.
 Natural medicine is also continuing to gain greater
acceptance as a result of increased scientific
investigation