Calorie Density & Three Phase Eating
The concept of calorie density is easy to understand and very helpful as you make decisions about the food you eat. For example, since a pound of broccoli contains far less calories than a pound of peanuts, we say the peanuts are more calorie dense. The chart below illustrates the calorie density of different foods.
phase one foods
Per pound, these foods are the LEAST calorie dense and the MOST nutrient dense.
phase two foods
Phase two foods are grains, beans, and starchy vegetables. These are high in nutrients and fiber, but still low in calories.
phase three foods
Phase three foods are the most calorie dense. When used sparingly, nuts, seeds, and avocado are good sources of healthy fats.
