What is a Volumetric Diet?
The main concept of the volumetric diet is satiety or the feeling of fullness. The idea is that you’ll eat fewer Calories if you eat foods that have higher water content. For example 100 Calories of pretzels aren’t nearly as filling as 100 Calories of banana. At the same time you’ll experience a greater sense of fullness and satisfaction without feeling hungry. In the volumetric diet, foods are given an energy density level based on an algorithm created by the diet’s founder. The energy density level of certain foods is divided into four categories to give the dieter an idea of what types of food are in each category. Each category is allowed to be eaten at intervals, like every day or a few times a week, based on its value to the dieter. For example, foods like broth based soups and fruits and vegetables that are not starchy are allowed daily. There is no food off limits for those following the volumetric diet. However, foods that are high in fat are usually low in water content and l
