NoSAS Diet

ENERGY DENSITY

• Energy density shows the amount of calories in a given weight of food.


• Evidence suggests that eating foods with LOWER energy density facilitates weight loss.


• Click "ENERGY DENSITY CHART" below to see the energy density of different foods (LOWER is better).

FIBER

• Most Americans don't get enough fiber in their diet.


• Eating enough fiber is especially important if you suffer from constipation/hemorrhoids.


• Click "FIBER CHART" below to see the quantity of fiber in different foods for a given amount of energy (HIGHER is better).

PROTEIN

• Evidence suggests that foods with high quantities of protein can reduce hunger.^{1, 2}


• Click "PROTEIN CHART" below to see the quantity of protein in different foods for a given amount of energy (HIGHER is better).