Effect a Honey, Spice-blended Baked Good Has on Salivary Inflammation Markers in Adults: a Pilot Study

The dietary intervention will for 10-days, in which participants will eat a baked good each day for a total of 10 days. This baked good contains honey and spices (cinnamon and turmeric). At the first day of the study, participants will provide a urine sample, saliva sample, be weighed, take a pregnancy test, complete a total of 3 surveys - dietary and spice intake and demographics. Each survey will take no more than 10 minutes for a total of 30 minutes. At the end of the 10 days, participants will provide a saliva sample and complete 2 surveys - dietary and spice intake. Each survey will take no more than 10 minutes for a total of 20 minutes. Each day of the baked good intervention, participants will tick off the amount of baked good consumed (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, 0%).

Inclusion criteria

• adults who have been diagnosed with CKD and/or have a BMI >24.9
• have no additional chronic diseases or GI disorders or GI disturbances
• age 18 years or older
• no food allergies or dietary restrictions
• all with no contraindications to consuming anything by mouth as per their physician

Exclusion criteria

• no diagnosis of CKD or BMI <24.9
• GI disorders, diagnosed with other chronic diseases and conditions, gastrointestinal disturbances
• pregnant and/or lactating
• under 18 years old
• food allergies to wheat, almonds, or aversion to turmeric, cinnamon, and honey. -Dietary restrictions as medically indicated
• trouble chewing/swallowing as confirmed by physician