beta-Glucan and Dark Chocolate: A Randomized Crossover Study on Short-Term Satiety and Energy Intake

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AKYOL A., Dasgin H., AYAZ A., Buyuktuncer Z., BESLER H. T.

NUTRIENTS, cilt.6, sa.9, ss.3863-3877, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3390/nu6093863
  • Dergi Adı: NUTRIENTS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3863-3877
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: -glucan, dark chocolate, satiety, CARDIOVASCULAR RISK-FACTORS, WHOLE-GRAIN, DIETARY FIBER, INSULIN SENSITIVITY, BLOOD-PRESSURE, LOW CONSUMERS, COCOA BUTTER, FOOD-INTAKE, HEALTHY, APPETITE
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: The aims of this study were to adapt a traditional recipe into a healthier form by adding 3 g of oat -glucan, substituting milk chocolate to dark chocolate with 70% cocoa, and to examine the effect of these alterations on short-term satiety and energy intake. Materials and Methods: Study subjects (n = 25) were tested in a randomized, crossover design with four products closely matched for energy content. Four different versions of a traditional recipe including milk chocolate-control (CON), oat -glucan (B-GLU), dark chocolate (DARK) or oat -glucan and dark chocolate (B-GLU + DARK) were given to subjects on different test days. After subjects were asked to report visual analog scale (VAS) scores on sensory outcomes and related satiety for four hours ad libitum, lunch was served and energy intake of individuals was measured. Results: VAS scores indicated that none of the test foods exerted an improved effect on satiety feelings. However, energy intake of individuals during ad libitum lunch was significantly lower in dark chocolate groups (CON: 849.46 +/- 47.45 kcal versus DARK: 677.69 +/- 48.45 kcal and B-GLU + DARK: 691.08 +/- 47.45 kcal, p = 0.014). Conclusion: The study demonstrated that substituting dark chocolate for milk chocolate is more effective in inducing satiety during subsequent food intake in healthy subjects.