The Effects of Four Instant Maize Porridges on Satiety Measures

The Effects of Four Instant Maize Porridges on Satiety Measures

This study is designed to test the hypothesis that whole-grain forms of maize meal enhance and prolong satiety post-meal consumption.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Availability to participate on the test days
• Interest and consent to participate in the study
• Participants must be willing to fast 10 hours overnight before the test breakfast meal (only water allowed)
• Products and meals high in fiber, alcohol and strenuous exercise should be avoided 24 hours before the test
• Age 18-35 years
• Healthy BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
• Equal split, males and females

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy; breast-feeding
• History of gastrointestinal disease having an impact on food absorption or digestion; anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
• Anaemia
• Hypoglycaemia
• Cardiovascular disease; elevated plasma glucose; unstable thyroid function
• Abnormal/irregular menstrual cycle
• Substance abuse
• Being on medication which influences appetite
• Depression; smoking
• Participation in any weight altering program; weight gain or loss > 5 kg in 3 months prior to enrolment
• History of intestinal discomfort when consuming relatively small (e.g., <10g) amounts of non-digestible fibres
• Any known food allergies or intolerances such as wheat or soy; special diets prescribed by medical practitioner
• Any intensive physical training program