Acute Effects of Animal Versus Plant-Based Protein Within a Realistic High-Fat Meal on Metabolic and Inflammatory Factors

Summary

Shifting away from diets high in animal products towards more plant predominant diets is recommended by many health organizations to both reduce the negative environmental impacts of animal agriculture and to improve health outcomes. As a result, a number of plant-based meat alternatives such as Beyond Meat have been formulated to promote increased plant consumption. However, evidence is limited on the impact of newer plant-based meat alternatives on common cardiometabolic risk factors. The investigators aim to compare the acute metabolic, gastrointestinal, and inflammatory effects of a plant-based meat alternative (i.e., Beyond Meat) versus a comparable beef product within the context of high-fat, "Western-style" meal (i.e., eggs, meat, refined bread product). The investigators will also examine whether these responses differ based on whether individuals have a normal-weight or have overweight/obesity.

Description

Eligibility

Age range

18–50 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Interventions

• Other
  High-fat meal containing beef

  High-fat meal (eggs cooked in butter, croissant) with 80% ground beef.

• Other
  High-fat meal containing Beyond Meat

  High-fat meal (eggs cooked in butter, croissant) with Beyond Meat Cookout Classic.

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