Mariette Bengtsson
Sweden
Research Article
High Fiber Fat and Protein Contents Lead to Increased Satiety Reduced Sweet Cravings and Decreased Gastrointestinal Symptoms Independently of Anthropometric Hormonal and Metabolic Factors
Author(s): Bodil Ohlsson, Gassan Darwiche, Bodil Roth, Mariette Bengtsson and Peter HoglundBodil Ohlsson, Gassan Darwiche, Bodil Roth, Mariette Bengtsson and Peter Hoglund
Background: Satiety and sweet craving are strongly influenced by secretion of gastrointestinal hormones, which are dependent on dietary factors. An Okinawan-based Nordic breakfast with moderately low carbohydrate content and high fat and protein contents has shown increased postprandial satiety, along with improved endocrine and metabolic profile. The primary aim of the study was to estimate the degree of satiety, sweet cravings, and gastrointestinal symptoms, during and after dietary intervention, and to correlate these subjective estimates with anthropometric, metabolic, and hormonal parameters and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Secondary aim was to correlate the Visual Analogue Scale for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (VAS-IBS) against the HRQoL questionnaire RAND-36.
Methods: Thirty type 2 diabetes patients were given the Okinawan-based .. View More»
