The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet: Smart, Simple, Science-Based Strategies for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off – A Cookbook and Twelve-Week Program with 105 Recipes

by Barbara J. Rolls, Mindy Hermann

The founder of the #1 New York Times bestselling Volumetrics diet combines new findings, user-friendly tools, and dozens of fabulous and filling recipes to help you lose weight without feeling hungry in this full-color diet book/cookbook. In  The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet , Dr. Barbara Rolls expands on her time-tested message with new findings, recipes, and user-friendly tools. Dr. Rolls's twelve-week program supports readers step-by-step as they develop new habits to help them lose weight and keep it off—and her 105 delicious recipes, divided into thirty-five food categories, provide a foundation for personalizing and preparing everything from breakfast favorites to main courses to desserts. The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet  also features:

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Cookbooks, Nutrition, Self Help, Food, Diets

396 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2012

Reviews

[Happyreader]

Volumetrics is the most sensible diet plan out there. Fill up your plate with non-starchy vegetables, add fiber-rich whole grains, beans, and fruit, cut your fats and added sugars and you can lose weight without starving. So much food and flexibility. Two of my research studies and many other weight loss studies use the principles of Volumetrics (worst diet name ever). So based on that alone, I should give the book five stars. But I’m removing a star because there is nothing new in this book. If you have any of the previous Volumetrics books, you don’t need this one. One benefit may be some new recipes but otherwise, you're all set. I do, however, highly recommend this book if you know nothing about the plan. The explanations of the eating philosophy are streamlined and there are 12 weeks of menus to get you started. A great plan to lose weight and maintain that weight loss for a lifetime. Just wish the plan had a less clinical/hokey name.

[Patty]

A very reasonable weight loss program emphasizing greater quantities of vegetables and fruits. Not entirely plant-based but headed in that direction. Allows for more carbs and sugars than I would currently consume myself. Good recipe collection.

[Md Zubaer]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Practical and Sustainable Approach to Healthy Weight Loss

The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet is an excellent resource for anyone looking to develop healthier eating habits without feeling deprived or overwhelmed. With its science-based approach, practical strategies, and collection of delicious recipes, this book makes the journey toward better nutrition and weight management feel both achievable and enjoyable.

What I loved most about this book is its focus on eating satisfying, nutrient-rich foods while being mindful of calorie density. Instead of promoting extreme restrictions or complicated diet rules, it offers a thoughtful approach that encourages readers to enjoy generous portions of foods that support their health. This makes the principles feel more realistic for everyday life.

The twelve-week program provides helpful structure, while the 105 recipes add variety and inspiration to the kitchen. I also appreciated the emphasis on building sustainable habits rather than relying on short-term solutions. The guidance is practical, accessible, and designed to help readers make informed choices that can become part of their long-term lifestyle.

This book is a great combination of nutrition education, meal planning, and hands-on support. Whether you're just beginning your weight management journey or looking for fresh ideas to improve your eating habits, it offers plenty of useful insights and encouragement.

An informative, motivating, and genuinely practical guide to healthier eating. A wonderful resource for anyone seeking sustainable lifestyle changes. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Sohel Rana]

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The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet offers a clear and approachable look at the principles behind Volumetrics and how food choices can influence everyday eating habits. I appreciated the emphasis on practical strategies, simple explanations, and making informed choices rather than relying on complicated rules.

The science-based approach makes the book particularly interesting, while the straightforward writing keeps the ideas easy to follow. It’s an informative resource for readers who want to better understand nutrition, food composition, and mindful eating habits.

[Emily Bade]

One of a number of very similar books on the Volumetrics concept. This one seems to be the best written, so don't waste you money on the others. Unlike most diet fads, Volumetrics is a sustainable way to change the way you approach eating -- it works!

[mr p fleming]

Solid advice

Getting my blood sugars down effectively.

Just imagine there are no such things as processed foods. You live in a super slim and healthy country where they have not been invented yet.

You should eat like this even if you are slim.

[Steve Kubick]

I received this for free from a class I took at Kaiser in L.A. (Slauson) that I want to follow through on...

[db]

Some good advice about how to view food.

[Daniel B]

simple concept. but effective delivery.

[Lita]

Based on a 12 week change of eating plan, this book was only ok for me. I didn't have the patience to work through 12 weeks of minor changes before seeing any real results. The bottom line in this diet is to eat more foods that contain higher amounts of water while remaining low in calories. Also to eat more fruits and vegetables. I didn't need 400 pages to tell me that.

[Diane]

Good, basic diet/nutrition book. I like the idea of considering the calorie density of foods, as well as the volume in determining your food choices and how full you will be after eating. Sensible plan for life. Barbara Rolls includes lots of scientific study on food and eating, which is always interesting.

[Heather]

Not a bad read and a good plan

This isn't a terribly original way to eat but how it is scientifically explained is new. Usually this type of eating plan is labeled with a fancy name that describes more about the limitations of the food list rather than what is suitable for healthy eating. The science of this plan is the selling point.

[Paulla]

Well written and easy to read. I read this because it was recommended by a friend although I am not sure why because I already eat a plant-based diet so most of it isn't news to me. I did find a couple of interesting recipes though.

[Karen]

This is Barbara Rolls latest (2012)on her volumetrics work. It looks absolutely fabulous! [smart, simple, scienced-based strategies for losing weight and keeping it off)

[Roland]

Very good. Too remember to eat low calorie foods in volume is a very good idea. Enjoyed the book very much.

[Ariadna73]

meh!

[Vicki Willis]

Great recipes and good information. Love this book!

[Heather]

Outstanding. Love that everything recommended is proven. Can't wait to see if it works for me.