By Benni Jenyfari
The Volumetrics Diet Book is based on the premise that you can actually eat more, not less AND you can eat whatever you like! Now for anyone who is constantly dieting this sounds fantastic but don’t get too excited because as always there is a catch. For this diet to work you are able to eat a lot more of some foods and a lot less of others. And the foods you can fill up on are salads and other high water content, low calorie foods and the foods you have to eat less of are the undesirable but much more appealing foods like cakes, chips and donuts. Now stay with me here because by the end of this short article I will clue you in on exactly what diets do work.
This diet isn’t as concerned as some other diets with portion control but focuses more on eating some types of foods over others and at the same time you are encouraged to substitute certain foods for others, for instance using applesauce instead of oil or butter. Portion control only comes into effect when you want to eat some of the undesirable foods like chocolate, butter, oil, cakes, candy and so on. Food preparation is another important aspect of the Volumetrics Diet. So you are advised to, grill or sauté your chicken rather than frying it. This is similar to most other diets in this respect as is the fact that you are encouraged to include daily exercise into your diet plan. Although this diet presents itself as being totally unique it still based on the basics of dieting. In other words you still need to keep portion control in mind, you still need to cook your foods using healthy methods, you still need to exercise and you still need to substitute the so-called ‘bad’ foods for the good foods.
The Volumetrics diet may work for some but only for those with plenty of self control as the diet works on the assumption that anyone following it will be able to take only a bite or two from a donut and then put the rest away. Even the most self controlled person would have trouble with doing that and when we are on a diet it is even worse because after the first little while we start to crave all those yummy foods. I am a serial dieter and I have yet to manage to put down something scrumptious after a bite or two. I may put it aside but I will go back and eat it, and this is just how most other struggling dieters react. So although the diet outlined in the Volumetrics Diet Book sounds fantastic by telling you that you can eat pretty much anything you want, you still need to exercise control and maintain moderation.
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(ARA) – If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s likely that you’ve heard or read about foods and behaviors that will derail your diet efforts. Whether it’s a chat with your friend or a blog on the Web, dieters face dilemmas about what are the best and worst choices when trying to cut calories and trim the waist. Instead of listening to gossip, take the advice of a registered dietician who can help you solve the five top diet dilemmas.
Seventy percent of Americans say they are concerned about their weight and 53 percent report they are actively trying to lose weight, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation. Registered dietitian Dr. Jenna A. Bell-Wilson, is co-author of “Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel your Active Life.” She provides solid, science-based information to help you achieve your weight-loss goals.
Diet Dilemma 1: Will low-calorie sweeteners make me fat or eat more?
The nutrition experts have spoken and the news is good for those looking for a sweet, but low-cal alternative to sugar – low calorie sweeteners, such as aspartame, do not get in the way of weight loss.The American Dietetic Association performed an in-depth review of the science using the systematic and rigorous “evidence analysis” approach to answer these burning questions: Does aspartame affect energy balance (weight loss)? And will aspartame make you eat more? After going through the relevant data with a fine-toothed comb, the esteemed team of registered dietitians and scientists determined that the answer is no to both, with the strength of the evidence receiving the highest mark, a Grade 1. What this means to weight loss-seekers and aspartame enthusiasts: sweet relief.
Diet Dilemma 2: If I eat in the evening, will it make me gain more weight?
“When we eat has a less to do with weight gain than how much we eat,” advises Bell-Wilson. She reminds clients to avoid a top-heavy meal plan by spreading calories out throughout the day to avoid overeating at dinner and in the evening. “We often blame weight gain on late-day eating, but really, weight gain can occur if our evening nosh is on high calorie foods that push us over our total calorie needs for the day,” she adds. Watch out for those late-night “trigger” moments – TV watching or chatting on the phone – to avoid munching on calories that you don’t need.
Diet Dilemma 3: Will specific foods help me burn fat?
The act of chewing, digesting and absorbing does use calories – it’s called dietary thermogenesis – but it’s not affected by specific foods like crunchy celery or tangy grapefruit. You can do something specific to burn fat, however. “Exercise and build muscle,” says Bell-Wilson. “The best way to burn fat is to exercise and when we have a greater amount of muscle mass, we become calorie (fat) burning machines.” So worry less about the work of chewing and expend more calories by taking a walk or lifting weights.
Diet Dilemma 4: Low/no fat = no calories. Right?
While low fat diets can help us lower our total calorie intake, and if we lower our saturated fat intake, can be good for our heart health, low or no fat does not equal no calories. “Read the food labels,” urges Bell-Wilson, “no or low fat doesn’t always mean low calories – especially if the manufacturers compensated for the fat reduction by increasing the sugar content.” In addition, Bell-Wilson notes that some types of fats are good for us – polyunsaturated and monounsaturated – which are found in avocados, nuts, seeds, vegetable oil spreads and some fish. “Lowering the fat in our diet, especially the bad [saturated] fat from butter or fatty cuts of meat, can be a way to reduce calories and benefit our heart health,” says Bell-Wilson, “but reading the label will reveal if it’s really a nutrient dense, low-calorie option for weight loss or a high-calorie food in disguise.”
Diet Dilemma 5: Will a crash diet or fast jump start my weight loss?
“The goal is to find a weight loss approach that is good for your health and can be sustained over time,” recommends Bell-Wilson. A quick fix or sudden fast will only put you at risk for nutrient deficiencies and can’t be maintained long term. “Eat a varied, calorie-controlled, plant-based diet” Bell-Wilson says. “And for weight loss success, incorporate physical activity on a daily basis.”
Have more diet dilemmas or need more support? Find your own registered dietitian from the American Dietetic Association www.eatright.org or from the Sports, Dietetics and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group at www.scandpg.org.
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