Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute Of Technology

This trial tests whether eating a cup of black beans or chickpeas every day for 12 weeks can reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity in adults who are overweight or have elevated blood sugar. Participants are randomly assigned to eat beans, chickpeas, or rice as a con…

Researchers are testing whether having mango before or after a meal changes how the body handles blood sugar and inflammation in people with prediabetes. The study involves 33 adults aged 20 to 60 who are overweight and have elevated fasting glucose or HbA1c. Participants will co…

This study looks at how dried figs affect blood sugar and insulin in adults with pre-diabetes. Five participants will eat figs or a calorie-matched control breakfast, and researchers will measure blood glucose, insulin, and fig polyphenol levels over 24 hours. The goal is to see …

Researchers are testing how well the body absorbs vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and magnesium from almond, soy, and oat milks compared with cow's milk. Healthy adults will avoid dairy and vitamin D-fortified foods for three weeks, then drink one type of milk daily for a week. Bl…

This study looks at how natural compounds in strawberries and raspberries (polyphenols) affect inflammation and gut bacteria in overweight adults with mild inflammation. About 105 participants will eat berry products or a control diet for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure blood a…