Discussion
hypoglycemic
In this study, we found that (1) eating a 838 kJ (= 200 kcal) snack two hours before dinner suppressed the increase in glucose levels after dinner; (2) eating a 838 kJ roasted sweet potato and fruit granola as a snack four hours before dinner suppressed the rise in glucose after dinner; (3) snacking on 838 kJ of fried black beans, potato chips, fruit granola, and roasted sweet potato did not increase the total AUC (snack and dinner) compared with no snacking, despite the increased amount of carbohydrates; and (4) consuming snacks decreased the duration in which glucose levels were hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic.