A recent study has shown that a low-fat vegan diet can be an effective way to lose weight without the need for calorie counting or restrictive eating. The key to this approach lies in the reduced energy density of plant-based foods, which leads to a natural decrease in calorie intake.
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The low-fat vegan diet reduces the energy density of food by about 30%, making it more filling and lower in calories due to its high water and fiber content. Participants in the clinical trial consumed about 357 fewer calories per day and lost weight, demonstrating that weight loss can occur without intentional calorie restriction.
