The Bean Study (TBS) is a a multi-centre, randomized, crossover design study which will examine the effects of consuming two daily amounts of canned beans of multiple varieties on fasting serum cholesterol profile in adults with elevated LDL cholesterol. Participants will consume daily amounts of 1 cup canned beans, ½ cup of canned beans and 1 cup of white rice for 4 weeks each, separated by minimum 4-week washout periods. At the start and end of each 4-week treatment period, fasting blood samples will be collected and analyzed for lipids, glucose insulin and short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Fecal samples will also be collected and analyzed for SCFA, bile acids and gut microbiota. Body weight and BMI will be also be measured at the start and end as well as mid-way of each treatment period. Finally 3-day food records will be completed mid-way during each treatment period.
The Bean Study will examine the effects of consuming two daily amounts of canned beans of multiple varieties on fasting serum cholesterol profile in adults with elevated LDL cholesterol.