Effect of Flax, Poppy, Sesame & Salba on Postprandial Blood Glucose Response, Vascular, Appetite & Sensory Parameters
Condition: Cardiovascular Diseases
MeSH terms: Cardiovascular Diseases
Study type: Interventional
Phase: Phase 1

Summary: 
      Consumption of whole grains has been heavily endorsed by both government and major health
      agencies, as evidenced in Health Canada's Food Guide, the US Department of Agriculture's Food
      Pyramid, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation's healthy eating guide. Whole grains have been
      championed for their proposed cardioprotective and weight control effects as suggested by
      epidemiological studies. The health benefits of whole grain products may be attributable to
      their nutrient composition, which contains dietary fibre, protein and several essential
      nutrients. There has also been a concurrent increase in seed consumption. Seeds have a
      similar and potentially superior nutritional composition to whole grains and they are rich in
      mammalian lignans and polyunsaturated fats, especially the highly valued omega-3 fatty acids.
      Preliminary studies on seeds have shown that they impart health benefits similar to those
      imparted by whole grains. Consumer choices regarding seed consumption may be based on their
      potential health benefits. Furthermore, they may also be affected by subjective sensory
      factors, such as appearance, taste and pre-conceived perceptions. Therefore, this study will
      compare the health properties of four seeds and their effects on appetite and sensory
      parameters in healthy individuals. These four seeds will be that of flax, poppy and sesame,
      due to their popularity and consumption as well as Salba, which has also recently received
      much attention for its associated health benefits.
    


Intervention name(s): Salba; Poppy; Flaxseed; Sesame; Wheat Bran
Intervention type(s): Dietary Supplement; Dietary Supplement; Dietary Supplement; Dietary Supplement; Dietary Supplement
Intervention description(s): 25g of ground Salba baked into a bran muffin matched for total available carbohydrate (50g), total dietary fibre (15g), and calories (494.5 kcal) with the addition of flour, inulin or canola oil. One of five muffins (Salba, Poppy, Sesame, Flax, Bran) will be administered at each visit.; 25g of ground Poppy Seeds baked into a bran muffin matched for total available carbohydrate (50g), total dietary fibre (15g), and calories (494.5 kcal) with the addition of flour, inulin or canola oil. One of five muffins (Salba, Poppy, Sesame, Flax, Bran) will be administered at each visit.; 25g of ground Flaxseed baked into a bran muffin matched for total available carbohydrate (50g), total dietary fibre (15g), and calories (494.5 kcal) with the addition of flour, inulin or canola oil. One of five muffins (Salba, Poppy, Sesame, Flax, Bran) will be administered at each visit.; 25g of ground Sesame Seeds baked into a bran muffin matched for total available carbohydrate (50g), total dietary fibre (15g), and calories (494.5 kcal) with the addition of flour, inulin or canola oil. One of five muffins (Salba, Poppy, Sesame, Flax, Bran) will be administered at each visit.; Bran muffin matched for total available carbohydrate (50g), total dietary fibre (15g), and calories (494.5 kcal). One of five muffins (Salba, Poppy, Sesame, Flax, Bran) will be administered at each visit.
Other intervention name(s): Salba hispanica L.; Papaver somniferum L.; Linum Usitatissimum; Sesamum indicum; Quaker Bran Muffin Mix
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Prevention