Can processed chickpeas boost your metabolic health?
This study looks at how eating processed chickpeas (like hummus or chickpea snacks) can improve your metabolic health (how your body processes energy, blood sugar, and fats). It is for generally healthy adults who can travel to the research center in Grand Forks, ND.
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Who can take part
- You are a generally healthy adult, 18 years or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 35 (healthy weight up to class 1 obesity).
- You do not smoke or use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
- You are not taking steroids or medications that affect appetite, weight, or blood lipids.
- You are willing to eat chickpea-based foods and not eat other beans/peas/lentils beyond standard amounts.
- You have not recently changed your weight by more than 10% and are not trying to lose weight.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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