Quinoa Effects on Glycemic Index and Satiety

Pilot Study to Evaluate the Glycemic Index, and the Satiating Effect Using Different Quinoa Varieties in a Group of Healthy Overweight Subjects

The purpose of this study is to to assess the glycemic index and the satiating properties of different Quinoa varieties, using a Visual Analogue Scale in a sample of healthy overweight subjects.

Pilot study to evaluate the glycemic index, and the satiating effect using different Quinoa varieties in a group of healthy overweight subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women from 18 to 65 years old.
• Body mass index (BMI) ≥25 and <30 kg/m2.
• Adequate cultural level and understanding for the clinical trial.
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with BMI ≥30 or <25 kg/m2
• Vegetarians or individuals with a fiber intake ≥30 g/day
• Individuals diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus
• Individuals with dyslipidemia on pharmacological treatment
• Individuals with hypertension on pharmacological treatment
• Smokers or heavy drinking individuals (>2-3 servings/day in men and > 1 serving/day in women (1 serving=1 glass of wine or 1 bottle of beer))
• Individuals with large weight fluctuations or who have undergone in recent months a weight loss diet
• Individuals with gastrointestinal diseases that affect the digestion or the absorption of nutrients
• Individuals receiving at least the preceding 2 months a pharmacological treatment that modifies the lipid profile (for example, statins, fibrates, diuretics, corticosteroids, oral antidiabetic medications)
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Women with menstrual irregularities (absence of menstrual cycle at least 2 months prior)
• Individuals with intense physical activity