[W] hat was surprising during the 20-year study is t
hat it seemed to matter less how much people ate and more what they
ate.
Researchers think that by loading up on the more nutritious high-fiber foods that were tops for weight management in the study, the healthy eaters felt full and satisfied — leaving less room in their stomachs (think cravings) f or fattening, fried, sugary,
or refined foods.