Determining the Glycemic Effects of Three Types of Spaghetti

Determining the Effect of Three Types of Spaghetti (Regular, Whole Wheat and High Fiber-low Carbohydrates) on Glycemic Responses in Healthy Humans

This study investigated the effects of thee types of spaghetti No7 on the glycemic response

This study aimed to 1. determine the glycemic index and glycemic load of thee spaghetti No7 types (regular, whole wheat and high fiber-low carbohydrates) and 2. investigate the effects of these spaghetti types on postprandial glycemic response in healthy subjects

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy
• non-smoking
• non-diabetic men and women
• body mass index between 18 and 25 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

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