Scientists Find One Diet Cuts Calories Without Reducing How Much You Eat
Summary
A new study found that people who ate a low-fat vegan diet lost weight without eating less food by weight. The diet focused on foods high in water and fiber, which lowered the calories of the meals without reducing the amount of food eaten.Key Facts
- The study was published in JAMA Network Open and involved 244 adults with overweight.
- Participants followed either a low-fat vegan diet or continued their usual diet for 16 weeks.
- The vegan diet included fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
- People ate roughly the same weight of food daily but with 30% lower calorie density.
- On average, vegan diet participants consumed 357 fewer calories per day.
- No calorie counting or limits were required; the change was due to food types.
- Foods high in water and fiber help fill the stomach with fewer calories.
- Replacing meat with beans, lentils, or tofu and eating whole fruits instead of juice can reduce calorie intake naturally.
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