Dietary Protein Sources and Glycemic Variability

Participants assigned to the plant-based diet group will be provided three meals daily for 3 weeks. Of the energy of each meal, 60% is from carbohydrates, 15% from plant protein, and 25% from fat. The main dietary sources of plant protein will be soybeans, flat beans, nuts, grains, and algae.

Participants assigned to the animal-based diet group will be provided three meals daily for 3 weeks. Of the energy of each meal, 60% is from carbohydrates, 15% from animal protein, and 25% from fat. The main dietary sources of animal protein will be chicken, beef, pork, fish, eggs, and dairy products.