Energy Density of Foods I saw a sign in the produce section of
the supermarket that said that eating an apple before each meal
can help with weight loss. Is this true? Well, actually it can!
Although eating an apple prior to a meal doesn't actually change
the way the calories in the meal are digested or utilized, it
can actually fill you up so that you may eat less during the
meal. Apples are high in water and fiber - components that fill
you up and help you feel satisfied. Other food choices that help
you feel full with few calories are items such as broth-based
soups, salads, fresh fruits and vegetables. For instance, past
research has shown that by eating a large portion of a low-
energy, dense salad (filled with veggies and low-fat or non-fat
dressing) prior to a meal resulted in the participants eating
fewer calories in the meal. Another study showed that
participants who ate soup twice a day for a snack lost more
weight than a group of participants who ate dry snack foods such
as crackers and chips. In o