If you want to stay full and stay slim for life, it is important to understand about the concept of calorie density. Calorie density measures and compares the amount of calories in a certain amount of food.
You can use calorie density to compare foods and make better choices.
• 1 cup chicken noodle soup:
100 calories, 2 g fat
Not dense in calories
• 1 cup peanuts:
840 calories, 71 g fat
Very dense in calories
Our stomach has a finite size, about 4 to 6 cups. Suppose you really like peanuts and you eat 4 cups. That totals to 3360 calories. A healthier option is to eat 3 cups of chicken noodle soup first and then enjoy 1 cup of peanuts. This way you can still enjoy your favorite snack, stay full and reduce your intake by 2220 calories.
By combining high- and low-calorie foods, you significantly reduce your calorie intake. If you use this principle, you will be able to enjoy fatty foods and stay slim.
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