Innovation of Breakfast Cereals and Snacks for Control of Appetite and Post-Prandial Glycemia

Innovation of Breakfast Cereals and Snacks for Control of Appetite and Post-Prandial Glycemia

The goal of the proposed research is to investigate the effects of novel snack products differing in macronutrient composition, fibre and sugar content on post-prandial glycemia and short-term appetite control in healthy adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy, non-smoking individuals aged 18-55 years with a body mass index of 20.0-29.9 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smokers, individuals with diabetes or other cardiometabolic diseases, persons who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders or have had gastric surgery, or people who regularly use bulk laxatives
• Women with irregular menstruation or who use hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy
• Individuals who regularly skip breakfast, have allergies to any of the test food ingredients, or who follow a restrictive diet