Swapping meat for legumes in a Mediterranean diet
This study looks at the effects of swapping some of the meat in a Mediterranean diet with legumes (like beans and lentils) on certain health markers. It might help you understand how small food changes can benefit your health.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) should be between 18.5 and 29.9 (healthy to slightly overweight).
- You must not have a history of heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or a chronic inflammatory condition.
- You should regularly eat meat and be willing to follow a Mediterranean diet that replaces some meat with legumes (like beans and lentils).
- You should not be a vegetarian or vegan right now, and you should not have been one in the past 6 months.
- You must not be taking medications for cholesterol, blood pressure, or diabetes.
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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