The volumetric diet is a diet that helps reduce calories without decreasing the volume of daily food, being able to eat more food and be fuller for longer, which will facilitate weight loss and at the same time induce the detoxification of the body.
The diet was created by American nutritionist Barbara Rolls of the University of Pennsylvania, author of the book Losing Weight by Eating More, published in Brazil by best publisher BestSeller.According to the author, food can be divided according to its energy density into:
- For example.
- The volumetric diet menu includes vegetables.
- Legumes.
- Fruits and soups.
- However snacks.
- Chocolates.
- Biscuits.
- Butter.
- Chips and oils are removed.
Here is an example of a volumetric diet menu
Dinner – 1 cup gelatin prepared with 1 sa scent of unsweetened red fruits, juice of 1 apple and 1/2 lemon, finely chopped natural peach and strawberry.
“The volumetric diet, although not restrictive, should be advised by a professional as a nutritionist to verify that it is suitable for the individual and does not harm their health.