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    Webinar: Functional foods: the secret to a functional life

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    The concept of “Functional Foods” originated in Japan in the 1980s, when government agencies began approving foods with proven benefits to improvingĀ the health of the general population.Ā Ā 

    Functional foods have a positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition; they promote optimal health and helpĀ toĀ reduce the risk of disease.Ā Ā 

    Health and wellnessĀ areĀ increasinglyĀ driving the growth of the global food and beverage industry. Worldwide sales of naturally healthy foods reached $253 billion in 2017; functional foodsĀ totaledĀ $247 billion. Some examples of functional foods include foods supplemented with vitamins, minerals, probiotics,Ā or fiber. Nutrient-rich ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains are also often considered functional foods. A familiar example of functional food is oat becauseĀ itĀ containsĀ a type of fiber called beta-glucan, which has been shown to reduce inflammation, improve immune function, improve heart health, and lower cholesterol levels. Some types of food are modified and contain supplements or other additional ingredients designed to have health benefits. For example, fruits and vegetables areĀ great sources ofĀ antioxidants, which are beneficial compounds that helpĀ toĀ protect againstĀ severalĀ diseases and ailments; one example isĀ the consumption ofĀ orange juice supplemented with calcium forĀ improvement ofĀ bone health.Ā Ā 

    Through the above examples, we have seen that there areĀ severalĀ differentĀ functional foods. The key to true functional nutrition is to look for ingredients and foods that offer real benefits beyond satisfying cravings or easing hunger. In the future, it is likely that everything we eat throughout the day will serve a tangible function, rather than just eating to satisfyĀ ourĀ appetite.Ā Ā 

    If you want to try functional foods, choose themĀ wellĀ informedĀ on base knowledge, and keep in mind that while functional foods can help promote wellness, they cannot compensate for poor eating habits.Ā Ā 

    In this second webinar of our 4th “You are what you eat” cycle, we talked about food and vitamins facts, which ones you can incorporate into your diet to boost your health; what the importance of functional foods is, and how it can influence your health; and highlight the latest technological advances and challenges yet to be overcome in this area of research.Ā 

    Start Time

    4:00 pm

    September 23, 2021

    Finish Time

    5:30 pm

    September 23, 2021

    Event Participants

    CƔtia Miranda W&B
    CƔtia Miranda

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    Paula Bico
    Paula Bico

    Speaker

    Eugenia CarvalhoBW
    Eugenia Carvalho

    Speaker

    Daniela Seixas B&W
    Daniela Seixas

    Speaker

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