Why This Will Work For You-Part II

A clip from The China Study, by T.Colin Campbell

“…Those who follow a whole foods, low-fat, plant-based diet consume fewer calories.  It’s not because they’re starving themselves.  In fact, they will likely spend more time eating and eat a larger volume of food than their meat-eating counterparts.  That’s because these whole foods are much less energy-dense than animal foods and added fats.  There are fewer calories in each spoonful or cupful of these foods.  Fat has 9 calories/gram while carbohydrates and protein have only 4 calories/gram.  In addition whole foods have a lot of fiber, which makes you feel full, and yet contributes almost no calories to your meal.  So by eating a healthy meal, you may reduce the calories that you consume, digest and absorb, even if you eat significantly more food.

This idea on its own, however, is not yet a sufficient explanation for the benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet.  Other studies play a crucial part in explaining the health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet, studies show that the weight-loss effect is due to more than simple calorie restriction…”

To Be Continued..

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