Publisher's Synopsis
The Volumetrics diet was developed by Dr. Barbara Rolls, a nutrition professor at Penn State University, with the intention of creating a dietary approach that emphasizes healthy eating patterns rather than a structured, restrictive diet. The Volumetrics series of books is centered around dietary "energy density" and "nutrient density." Foods with high energy density have a higher calorie content in a given portion, while those with low energy density have fewer calories per portion.
Similarly, foods that are nutrient-dense provide high levels of nutrients relative to the calories they contain, often having little or no saturated fat, sodium or added sugars.The Volumetrics diet emphasizes eating low-energy-dense, high-nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy. Conversely, high energy-dense foods, such as those with a high proportion of unhealthy fats or sugar and little moisture, are recommended to be limited. The idea is that by focusing on eating foods that are lower in calories and higher in water and important nutrients like fiber, the body will feel satisfied while still losing weight. To follow the plan, you will eat low calorie, high-volume foods that contain either a lot of water or a lot of fiber. Water and fiber both increase the sense of satisfaction or satiety. No food is completely banned on the Volumetrics eating plan. You can enjoy foods that are considered to be calorie-dense, like chocolate, as long as it's a treat and you stay within your daily caloric recommendations. Do you want to know more about the Volumetrics diet? get this book by Sally Smith.
