If you've ever tried to lose weight or “eat healthier,” you've probably heard this advice:
“Just eat smaller portions.”
Sounds simple, right?
But let’s be honest—portion control feels like punishment when the portions are tiny and your cravings are big.
At High Volume Foods, we believe the issue isn’t you—it’s the way we’ve been taught to eat. Here’s why traditional portion control often fails, and how high volume foods offer a smarter, more satisfying path forward.
Why Portion Control Feels Impossible
There’s nothing wrong with being mindful of portions… but here’s the catch:
- A ½ cup of ice cream won’t touch your hunger
- One small brownie won’t feel like enough
- Constant restriction wears you down over time
The problem? Portion control relies on willpower. And willpower is a limited resource. Studies show that when people feel deprived, they're more likely to overeat later—not because they lack discipline, but because their bodies are literally asking for more food (source: Cleveland Clinic).
Enter: High Volume Eating
Instead of focusing on eating less, high volume eating focuses on eating smarter.
That means choosing foods that are:
- High in fiber
- Lower in calories
- Rich in water or air content
- Physically larger in portion size
You eat more food—but fewer calories overall.
This style of eating helps you feel full and satisfied, without the battle of willpower. And it’s backed by science. Low-energy-density foods have been shown to improve satiety, reduce total calorie intake, and even help with long-term weight management (source: Mayo Clinic).
Why We Created High Volume Foods
Our founder, Tom, didn’t set out to create a health brand. He just wanted to stop fighting his cravings every time he passed a bakery.
When portion control wasn’t cutting it, he started experimenting with how to make desserts more filling, more satisfying, and just a little less punishing.
That’s how the Low-Calorie Chocolate Brownie was born. At 120 calories, it’s:
- Big enough to feel like dessert
- Light enough to enjoy without guilt
- Designed with high volume eating principles in mind
The Real Fix Isn’t Willpower. It’s Volume.
You shouldn’t need superhuman self-control to feel good about what you eat.
The truth is, your body wants to feel full—and there’s no shame in that. Instead of shrinking your plate, it’s time to rethink what’s on it.
That’s why we’re building desserts for people who want more:
- More satisfaction
- More freedom
- More joy in the foods they love
The Takeaway
Portion control might work on paper, but it rarely works in real life. High volume eating gives you the freedom to eat until you’re full—and feel great about it.
So if you’re tired of tiny portions and relentless cravings, try flipping the script.
Try our brownie. Feel the difference. Taste the difference. And maybe—just maybe—stop obsessing over portions.