Looking to lose weight? Many diets will lead to weight loss but are typically not sustainable for long-term. Over the year, over many studies looking at weight loss, the results show that calories matter more than the composition of the foods you eat in a diet. Caloric needs can be calculated for individuals, but what makes those calories will ultimately influence your health. Foods can be high in calories and low in nutrients and vice-versa. Choosing foods high in nutrition are often lower in calories, and larger volumes of these foods can be eaten with overall calorie intake being down. Choosing these nutrient dense foods, which include natural foods that have not been processed and packaged, leaves the body feeling more satisfied, therefore taking away the need for more food.