Determining the Glycemic Effects of Sunflower Pasta

Determining the Effects of Sunflower Pasta on Glycemic Responses in Healthy Humans

This study investigated the effects of five types of pasta on the glycemic responses

This study aimed to 1.determine the glycemic index and glycemic load of five types of pasta (tagliatella control, 5% sunflower tagliatella, 16% sunflower tagliatella, 16% sunflower penne and 16% sunflower fusilli) and 2. investigate the effects of these pasta types on postprandial glycemic responses 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