Projects
Closing the micronutrient loop: exploration of micronutrient–rich bioproducts generated from waste as environmental-friendly micronutrient supplements and fertilizers Ghent University
This project will develop and apply biobased methods which are able to selectively remove essential trace elements from wastewaters, where they are currently often present in excessive amounts. Subsequently, these micronutrient-rich materials are tested for their potential use as micronutrient fertilizer or food/feed supplement, leading to the production of environment-friendly micronutrient fertilisers and supplements from waste streams.
ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF DIETARY INTAKE OF MICRONUTRIENTS (ZINC, IRON AND COPPER): A TRIAL OF COMMON BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) IN MAKUENI, KENYA. KU Leuven
Background: Under nutrition continues to be a challenge in Kenya with micronutrient deficiencies being prevalent. Legumes are affordable and very good sources of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Their consumption remains low, possibly due to concerns about flatulence, long cooking times and attitudes that view them as inferior foods. They are widely available in Kenya therefore promoting consumption of their improved products would have high ...
Effects of prenatal micronutrients and fortified-food supplementation on children health and development Institute of Tropical Medicine
Deficiency and toxicity of micronutrients (copper and zinc): the reducing potential as a driving force in plant responses (Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica oleracea) Hasselt University
Fibre as important macronutrient in carnivore nutrition Ghent University
Impact of metabolic interventions on atrial fibrillation during critical illness: focus on tight glucose control with insulin and early macronutrient availability. KU Leuven
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very common and clinically relevant problem during critical illness. Current treatment strategies are symptomatic and don’t primarily address underlying etiology. Inflammation and oxidative stress are well recognized triggers for AF induction, while changes in atrial metabolism are increasingly recognized in its pathogenesis. Tight glucose control with insulin has been shown to reduce both inflammation and ...
Insight in protein (micro)structural organisation and consequences for macronutrient in vitro digestion kinetics of plant-based beverages KU Leuven
Plant-based beverages are basically emulsified systems containing macronutrients such as proteins, lipids, and/or carbohydrates and can be consumed by people following any type of diet (e.g. vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, or lactose-free diets). These products are commercialised as (i) ready-to-drink beverages or (ii) in the form of protein-rich powders that can be dispersed in water before consumption. Therefore, they can be quickly and ...
A structure engineering approach to develop lentil-based foods with tailored macronutrient properties during semi-dynamic in vitro digestion and fermentation KU Leuven
A more extensive incorporation of pulses within our diets has been
proposed as a way to feed a rising world population in a healthy and
sustainable manner. Pulse consumption could be increased by the
development of a wide range of convenient pulse-based products
allowing consumers to improve the nutritional value of their diets
without necessarily drastically changing eating habits. This project
focusses on ...
Fibre as important macronutrient in carnivore nutrition Ghent University
When cats, as strict carnivores, catch their prey, they often eat them with skin, bones, etc. These tissues behave as U+201Canimal fibreU+201D. The current methods to analyse fibre in a diet only detects fibre from plant origin and not from animal origin, mainly because the latter consists of protein. Therefore, the high protein intake in the wild may be incorrectly translated to petfood requirements, whereas the fibre requirement may be ...