Diet is advocated as a key factor influencing gut microbiota. Several studies have focused
on the effect of different carbohydrates, mainly fiber, on gut microbiota. However, what …

Previous studies have shown that the size of almond particles influences lipid
bioaccessibility during digestion. However, the extent of structural breakdown of almond …

Snack foods can be substantial contributors to daily energy intake, with different types of
snacks exerting potentially different effects on satiety per calorie consumed. The present …

Preparing a food bolus for swallowing is the first and major goal of oral processing ensured
by mastication. To fulfill this goal, mastication is accurrately adjusted to the structure and …

Including nuts in the diet improves appetite control and does not lead to weight gain.
However, for pistachios, evidence from randomized intervention studies is limited and there …

Postprandial glucose concentration is dependent on the time of day and its concentration in
the morning is lower than in the evening. However, whether it is dependent on mastication at …

In order to promote the potential health benefits of high fibre products, wheat bran is the
main focus of the food industry. The physiochemical and in vitro digestion properties of …

Aim This randomised cross‐over design study aimed to investigate different chewing
activities between healthy weight and overweight individuals and to determine the effect of …

Fast eating has been shown to increase the risk of overweight in both children and adults.
The objectives of the present study were to investigate the correlation between chewing rate …

Background Eating rate is a basic determinant of appetite regulation: people who eat more
slowly feel sated earlier and eat less. A high eating rate contributes to overeating and …