Randomized Comparison of a Healthy Beef-Centered Diet Versus a USDA-Style Healthy Diet on Inflammation and Metabolic Health in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome or Pre-Diabetes

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying adults with metabolic syndrome andor pre-diabetes to compare how two different healthy diets affect inflammation and other measures of metabolic health. The study aims to evaluate whether a beef-focused diet influences blood sugar control, inflammation, cholesterol levels, and quality of life compared to a healthy U.S.-style dietary pattern based on USDA guidelines. This is a randomized trial involving adults between 18 and 74 years old with metabolic risk factors. Participants will follow one of two diets for five weeks. One group will eat a healthy U.S.-style diet that includes balanced portions of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy following USDA MyPlate guidelines. The other group will follow a healthy beef-centric diet where 70% of daily calories come from beef, with the rest from other proteins, fats, and low-carbohydrate fruits and vegetables, excluding grains. Both diets are designed to be nutritious but differ in protein sources and carbohydrate content. During the study, participants will be assessed for inflammation levels, blood pressure, body weight, glucose control, lipid profiles, and quality of life. Evaluations will take place from the start to the end of the five-week diet period. The study also monitors participants adherence to the diets and collects data on metabolic health outcomes to understand the effects of these dietary patterns on pre-diabetic and metabolic syndrome adults.

Comparing a Healthy Beef-Centric Diet to a Healthy U.S.-Style Diet on Metabolic Health Outcomes in Pre-Diabetic Adults