Functional foods have slowly become one of the most sought-after food products in the current food industry. These days, our active lives and excessive junk food consumption is leaving our bodies deprived of important nutrients which are very important for our bodies. The Functional Food Center (FFC) are taking new companies under their umbrella to ensure the best quality of functional foods are produced for large scale consumption. The best brands in the functional foods industry are certified from FFC.
These are foods are made by extracting the biologically active molecules present in certain plants, fruits, vegetables, animals etc. which are then infused into the food products. Functional foods are commonly found in dairy products such as probiotic food and drinks, fortified fruit juices, plant nutrient enriched bread spreads etc. Plant, fruit and vegetable based functional food nutrients are extracted from oats, garlic, flax seeds, broccoli (and other green vegetables) and citrus foods. Animal based functional foods are extract from fish, beef and dairy.
The food bioactive ingredients and biologically active molecules in the functional foods help to prevent as well as fight chronic diseases such as high cholesterol, heart ailments, diabetes, obesity as well as cancer. The prolonged intake of functional foods increases the overall immunity of the body and helps reducing cholesterol. It also helps in the improvement of the digestive system which helps in keeping the body active and away from illnesses. However, functional foods should be consumed in limited quantities for the proper functioning of the body.
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