Rice and Bean: Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of the “Baião de Dois”
- 1 Public Health, State University of Ceará Fortaleza, Brazil
- 2 Pharmacology, State University of Ceará Fortaleza, Brazil
- 3 Public Health, State University of Ceará Fortaleza, Brazil
- 4 Pharmacology, State University of Ceará Fortaleza, Brazil
- 5 Public Health, State University of Ceará Fortaleza, Brazil
- 6 Public Health, State University of Ceará Fortaleza, Brazil
Abstract
The “bai ? o de dois” is a typical Brazilian dish and a rich combination of rice and beans. This preparation has a high nutritional value but its effect on glycemic response is not yet studied. To determine the glycemic index and glycemic load of foods can help prescribing diets and as a result, improving the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. This study aimed to access the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) of “bai ? o de dois”. Following the protocol recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization, 6 volunteers were recruited to perform blood glucose tests. Each volunteer performed three glucose tolerance tests and a test with “bai ? o de dois”. All tests were undertaken in separate weeks. Through the calculation of the areas under each of the curves, it was possible to access the GI of “bai ? o de dois” by the average values of six GIs found for each volunteer. It was calculated that the GL of each portion tested and recommended servings per capita. It was found that “bai ? o de dois” had low GI (44) and GL (6) at the recommended per capita, but high GL (22) at the portion tested (bigger than the recommended). The “bai ? o de dois” do not present a potential risk for developing chronic diseases, but it is recommended consumption to be monitored.
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