This graphic gives you a clear picture of fattening and lean food. If you were to eat a meal containing 500 calories, which food would make you full and satisfied? Four tablespoons of oil with 500 calories leaves you empty as does a few slices of cheese. Meat is not much better. However, starches like potatoes, rice, and beans as well as fruit and veggies will fill your stomach and leave you satisfied.

You will have to eat many more calories, more than 1000, of oil, cheese and meat to feel full and these extra calories will make you fat. The beauty of a Whole Food Plant-Based lifestyle is that you can eat as much as you want and feel full. Your meals will be nutrient dense and calorie lean.

For free information on a Whole Food Plant-Based lifestyle check out www.eatveggies.org.