Different Glycemic Index (GI) Values in 7 Food Products

Inclusion criteria

• Healthy males or non-pregnant females at least 6 weeks postpartum, non-lactating and aged 21-60yrs old in both groups.
• They should not suffer from any chronic diseases.
• no known food allergy or intolerance.
• no medications known to affect glucose tolerance(excluding oral contraceptives). Note: stable doses of oral contraceptives, acetylsalicylic acid, thyroxin, vitamins and mineral supplements or drugs to treat hypertension or osteoporosis are acceptable.

Exclusion criteria

• Age less than 21 years old and greater than 60 years old.
• known history of diabetes mellitus or the use of antihyperglycemic drugs or insulin to treat diabetes and related conditions.
• known history of AIDS, hepatitis, renal or heart disease or any other serious complications that may interfere with glucose metabolism.
• subjects using any medication (eg steroids, protease inhibitors or antipsychotics, etc.) that would interfere with the digestion and nutrient absorption.,
• subjects having gastrointestinal diseases that may interfere with nutrient absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and have no known food allergies.
• a major medical or surgical event requiring hospitalisation within the preceding 3 months.