Low-fat vegan diet helps people lose weight without eating less
A randomized clinical trial found that a low-fat vegan diet significantly reduces the energy density of food, leading to lower calorie intake and weight loss without participants needing to restrict food amounts. The diet's effectiveness is attributed to plant foods being rich in water and fiber, promoting fullness with fewer calories.
A low-fat vegan diet can reduce the energy density of the foods people eat by about 30%, helping them consume fewer calories while still eating satisfying amounts of food. The approach was also associated with weight loss, even though participants were not instructed to restrict calories, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open .
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