Eat More To Lose More

Many diets claim that eating less is the key to weight loss, but what if you could eat more, feel full and still lose weight? Well, you can.

Dr. Barbara J. Rolls has created a diet plan called Volumetrics that focuses on eating less “energy dense” foods that allows you to be healthy while losing weight. These filling but low calorie foods satisfy your hunger without increasing your caloric intake. 

Drinking plenty of water is good for you, but it won’t fill you up. Water-rich foods, however, will. These foods are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and will reduce water retention, leaving you hydrated and refreshed. Couple those with fiber-rich foods, which take longer to digest, and you’re looking at foods that will help you to feel full without packing on the calories. 

Some low energy-density food items to consider adding to your repertoire: 

  • Broccoli
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Spinach
  • Tomato
  • Strawberry
  • Watermelon
  • Blueberry
  • Low sodium broth soups
  • Nuts, seeds, oils
  • Legumes and lentils
  • Popcorn
  • Whole grains

The key to this “diet” is to maximize health and minimize calories without feeling deprived. Add a few of the above foods to your meals and you can expect to see a difference. 

For a full list of Volumetrics Food List on LIVESTRONG.COM visit:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/207333-volumetrics-diet-food-list/

 

“My doctor told me I had to stop throwing intimate dinners for four unless there are three other people.” – Orson Wells