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Overview

Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., a nutritionist and researcher, created this diet based on the science of satiety -- how certain foods can help control hunger. Rolls claims that people feel full because of the amount of food they eat, not the number of calories or grams of fat. Weight loss is slow and steady at one to two pounds per week. Overweight dieters can expect to lose 5 to 10 percent of their total body weight if they stick with the plan. Calorie intakes are set at 1,600, but can be modified depending on your unique needs. The premise is to devise your own program based on high-volume foods. Includes menu planners, charts, lists of healthy food choices, and 125 recipes.

What you will eat

Foods that are high volume and low calorie, like salads, soups, whole fruits, whole grains, vegetables, lean meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy. Rolls advises dieters to limit low-volume, calorie-dense foods like chocolate, nuts, and cheese. Dry foods like crackers, pretzels, and popcorn are also restricted.

Alcohol and Caffeine

Both fine in moderation. Alcohol may actually improve health. Be careful about aperitifs and nightcaps, though, and watch the calories from added milk and sugar in coffee.

Dining Out

Yes, but ask for half-size portions or just order an appetizer and a salad. If you load up on a low-calorie soup or salad first, you'll be more satisfied and can eat less of your entrée.

Family Friendly

Yes. Your hubby will stay satisfied, thanks to the high-volume foods, and kids will be happy with the pizza and smoothie options.

Amount of Cooking

Following the meal plans, which are all Volumetrics recipes, can be labor-intensive. There are options with shorter prep time and simple staple ingredients, though.

Best for

People who don't like a lot of restrictions, and those who enjoy fruit and vegetables.

Setbacks to Watch Out for

You have to calculate the energy densities of foods among the book's exhaustive lists and keep daily records, which may be painful for some. And people who crave rich, dense foods may be disappointed.

For More Information

VolumetricsEatingPlan.com