Evaluation of Potentially Bioactive Foods With Respect to Cardiometabolic Test Variables

Evaluation of Potentially Bioactive Foods With Respect to Cardiometabolic- and Cognitive Test Variables

The overall goal is to increase the knowledge that can be used for the development of food products with antidiabetic properties, with the aim of facilitating healthier food choices for people. More specifically, the primary aim of this project is to evaluate the effects of different varieties of quinoa on postprandial glucose tolerance and subjective appetite markers. The crossover, randomised dietary intervention study will be conducted in healthy adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI of 20-28
• age between 18-40 years
• Healthy
• consume a diet in accordance with Nordic Nutrition Recommendations

Exclusion Criteria:

• not vegan
• metabolic diseases (such as diabetes)
• Gastro intestine tract problems or irritable bowel syndrome
• known food allergies of intolerances
• smoker
• antibiotics should not have been consumed during the last 4 weeks
• probiotics should not have been consumed during the last 4 weeks