Eat more…and weigh less?
For many, it’s a concept that flies in the face of conventional dieting wisdom. Yet that’s exactly what the scientifically sound Volumetrics approach to healthy eating advocates by encouraging people to abandon a “dieting” mindset and instead enjoy generous amounts of delicious, nutritious foods.
“‘Eat less’ is not always the best strategy,” says Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., professor and nutrition researcher at Pennsylvania State University and author of “The Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan” and “The Volumetrics Eating Plan.” “It’s learning how to eat satisfying portions while managing your weight-and as a bonus, eating foods that are good for you.”
“The Volumetrics Cookbook for Jenny Craig,” a collaborative effort with Dr. Rolls, offers the following tips for incorporating low-calorie-density foods like fruits, vegetables, high-fiber foods and lean protein into your daily meals to fill you up-without filling you out:
• Start your meal with minestrone, tomato or rustic barley soup.
• Grill omega-3 fatty...