Effects of Traditional Greek Meals on Glycemic Responses

Effects of Traditional Greek Meals: Lentils With Lupino, Trahanas With Tomato Sauce and Halva With Currants on Glycemic Responses: Randomized Clinical Trial in Healthy Humans

This study investigated the effects of Greek traditional meals in dehydrated form consumed after reconstitution with water on glycemic responses

This study aimed at 1. to determined the glycemic index and glycemic load of three mixed meals and 2. to investigate the effects of these mixed meals on postprandial glycemic response in healthy subjects

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy
• non-smoking
• non-diabetic men and women
• normal body mass index (BMI; between 18.5 and 25 kg/m2)

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe chronic disease (e.g. coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney or liver conditions, endocrine conditions)
• gastrointestinal disorders
• pregnancy
• lactation
• competitive sports
• alcohol
• drug dependency