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Does the Theory Behind the Volumetrics Diet Confuse You?


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The Volumetrics Diet has a cool name and is fast gaining in popularity, but there are a ton of diets out there. Most don’t work because they’re unsustainable or based on wrong principles. In this article, we’ll take a look at the theory behind the Volumetrics Diet and see if it’s one that you’d like to adopt.

Firstly, the Volumetrics Diet was created by Dr. Barbara Rolls. Just like most diets, it is based on good eating choices and moderation. The spin with this diet is that it focuses on eating low energy density foods.

But what are energy density foods?

Quite simply, foods such as vegetables and fruits which contain a high water content but are low in calories are considered as low energy density foods. For example, you can consume a lot more vegetables and fruits and still be within an ideal calorie count for the day.

By doing this, your stomach will feel fuller and you’ll be less likely to feel hungry. The same can’t be said for protein and carbohydrates such as bread, rice, etc. which contain more calories and can’t be consumed as much, since the calories quickly add up.

The Volumetric diet believes that when your diet is rich in foods that are high in fiber and water, the sense of satiation your body gets will automatically deter it from binge eating or loading up on detrimental foods. Because of this, there are no restrictions in the Volumetrics diet.

You may eat what you wish but the emphasis is on fruits and vegetables. This may give relief to those who are addicted to foods containing sugar. The sweetness in the fruits will help with their sweet tooth and they’ll be less likely to polish off a tub of ice-cream or gobble up a sleeve of cookies.

Since there are no restrictions with this diet, you are expected to exercise for 30 to 60 minutes daily. Now, fruits and vegetables are considered as carbohydrates.

Certain diets do not recommend eating fruits because the sugar content in the fruits will spike blood sugar levels. While this is debatable, by getting your daily exercise, you will be negating the effects of any blood sugar spikes caused by the fruits.

You’ll also need to prepare most of your meals at home in order to avoid intake of excessive processed foods and sugar. This is a good thing. In fact, by cooking at home and eating your own meals, you will in most cases, feel better and lose weight.

People who generally do not like consuming veggies will struggle with this diet and it’s not recommended for them. If you love your meat and bacon, perhaps you may wish to try out the paleo diet which would be more suitable. The key to success with any diet is to pick one that you like and can stick to without too much struggle.

The Volumetrics Diet is a sustainable diet and a very nutritious one too. If you have the time for meal preparation and you love fruit and veggies, this diet has your name written all over it. As long as you’re on this diet and aim for a 500 calorie a day deficit, you will see healthy weight loss over time. This is a highly recommended diet.

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