The purpose of this study is to determine whether drinks containing Salvia hispanica L (Salba) or Flax lower postprandial blood glucose levels and improve appetite in healthy individuals.
Dietary fibre has been implicated in improving many risk factors associated with Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). However, on average, Norther Americans consume less than half of the recommended amount set by health agencies. It has been proposed that the health benefits of dietary fibre may be attritbuted to rheological characteristics such as viscosity. Salvia hispanica L (Salba) and Flax are nutritionally similar. The primary objective of this research trial is to study the effects of Salba and Flax on postprandial glycemia and appetite in healthy individuals.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
15
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Change in Postprandial Blood Glucose
At each visit, postprandial blood glucose will be measured via capillary blood samples, at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after intake of test meals
Time frame: 2 Hours
Change in Subjective Satiety
At each visit, subjective satiety (how hungry/full you feel) will be measured via questionnaires, at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after intake of test meals
Time frame: 2 Hours
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