What Is the Volumetrics Diet?
This diet allows you to eat as much as possible to lose weight! How? Because of the heat density.
Caloric density (CD) is the number of calories (kcal) provided per gram (g) of food. It is therefore expressed in kcal/gram.
Foods to Avoid on a Volumetrics Diet Plan
To lose weight without dieting, you can bet on a volume diet. Its particularity: The slimming effect has nothing to do with the quantity of food.
By choosing foods with low caloric density, the volumetric diet can lead to weight loss.
- Candy
- Chips
- Cold Cuts
- Ice Cream
Volumetrics Diet Food List
Vegetables and beans include low calorie density foods. Low energy density foods are actually rich in water and fiber. You can increase the amount of water and dietary fiber in a meal by adding vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
Fish & Meat
- Bacon
- Poultry with skin
- Low-fat fish
- Lean meats
- Tuna
Fruits
- Apples
- Berries
- Melons
- Grapes
Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Spinach
Whole Grains
- Brown rice
- Grain bread
- Quinoa
- Oatmeal
Lean Protein
- Chicken breasts
- Tofu
- Extra-lean ground beef
Dairy Products
- Cottage cheese
- Kefir
- Milky desserts
Health Benefits Of The Volumetrics Diet
Pros and Cons of th Volumetrics Diet
Pros
- Can help lead to significant weight loss
- Safe in Comparison to Other Diets
- Helps Manage Weight
- Diverse foods and flavors
- Has proven health benefits
Cons
- Can Be Time-Consuming
- Volumetrics Diet is about cooking at home
- Lacks Online Support (apps and groups)
- This diet does not solve the problem of binge eating.
- Eating a large amount of fruits and vegetables is expensive
