How to Eat More With the Volumetrics Diet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Snack to manage hunger.

   Some smart snack choices that have a low calorie density (which means that you can eat more of them) include:
   Raw veggies with 2 tablespoons of low-fat or 1 tablespoon of regular salad dressing 1 cup sliced strawberries and 6 ounces of light yogurt 1 whole-wheat tortilla (1-1/2 ounces) with 2 tablespoons of reduced-fat cheese and salsa , Eat a snack when you know that you are vulnerable to grazing or overeating.
   
   Keep ready-to-eat snacks like cups of raw vegetables or fruit on hand. , Invest in a small, soft-sided cooler.
   
   Pack your cooler with light yogurt, half a sandwich, cut vegetables or a couple of pieces of fruit.
   
   List 6 to 8 healthy snacks that you can rotate throughout the week.
   
   Coordinate your snacks with your activity schedule.
   
   For example, eat a small snack for energy before you work out and another small snack to restore your energy reserves after you work out. , For example, if you need to eat a serving of dairy, try one of these 100 to 150-calorie snacks:
   Broccoli florets with savory yogurt dip Small apple and a mozzarella cheese stick Smoothie of 1/2 cup yogurt, half a banana, 1/2 cup strawberries and ice Cup of yogurt and sliced peaches , Instead of buying packaged junk food that tempts you to eat too much of a high calorie density food, choose low calorie density packaged snacks like single serve packages of fruits and vegetables, low-fat cheese, guacamole or hummus for both yourself and your family.
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   Step 2: Snack to manage temptation.

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   Step 3: Eat healthy snacks even on a busy schedule.

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   Step 4: Snack for balanced nutrition.

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   Step 5: Help your kids to snack more intelligently.

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