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If you\u2019re tired of food restrictions and counting calories the Volumetrics Diet might be a fantastic, healthy, option for you. In fact, despite being called a \u201cdiet,\u201d the Volumetrics Diet is more of an approach to eating than a diet, and it boasts a number of benefits for shift workers. To make your lives easier, we have done the research for you and created this pros and cons list to help you decide if the Volumetrics Diet will fit your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The pros of the Volumetrics Diet for shift workers include its flexibility, health benefits, ability to satisfy hunger, and the low amount of effort required to follow its recommendations. As for the cons of the Volumetrics Diet, it can take longer to see results, compared to more restrictive diets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shift work is hectic, and it can be hard to stick to diets<\/a> that require you to measure food, count calories, or eat within set timeframes. The Volumetrics Diet is certainly more flexible, will give you ample opportunity to make food choices on the go, and will ensure that you don\u2019t have to work hungry. All you need to know is written below, so enjoy the tips and tricks and assistance for making the Volumetrics Diet a part of your shift-work lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of The Volumetrics Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Volumetrics Diet was developed by Penn State professor Barbara Rolls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It works because it favors food that contain a high volume of water, which helps you stay hydrated, feel full, and consume fewer calories.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basic organization of the diet groups foods into four categories, which you will select from when planning your meals. Dr. Rolls\u2019 book, The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>is the authority on following the Volumetrics Diet and we highly recommend it if you are serious about trying it. See it here on Amazon.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Four Categories of Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Volumetrics Diet is perhaps the only diet that encourages you to eat more<\/em> food in order to lose weight. Yes, you read that right! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Volumetrics Diet you are going to consume a higher volume of food than you are probably used to eating on a diet, but you will be focusing on foods that have a lower energy density.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low-energy density foods have high nutritional value but are low on calories, whereas high-energy density foods contain more calories. The Volumetrics Diet organizes foods on an energy-density spectrum into four categories, as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category One: Contains foods with the lowest energy density<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This category includes non-starchy fruits and vegetables, non-fat dairy and broth-based soups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples include; strawberries, melons, broccoli, mushrooms, skim milk and soups like pho. Think any foods with high water content. Water is considered the \u201cmagic ingredient\u201d of category one foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category Two: Contains foods with low energy density<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This category includes starchy fruits and vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products, legumes and low-fat meats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples include, brown rice, potatoes, apples, lean ground turkey, 1% milk, and oatmeal. This category also includes low-fat mixed dishes like chili.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category Three: Contains foods with moderate energy density<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This category includes meats, high-fat dairy products, breads and other high-fat items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of this category include, salad dressings, cheeses, pizzas, and fatty meats like bacon. This group also includes dessert items like cake and ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category Four: Contains foods with high energy density<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This category includes oils, butter, nuts, candy, fried food and other extremely high-calorie foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of this group include, olive oil, fried chicken, chocolate, cookies, crackers, and chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Source for this organization: WebMD<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VIDEO – <\/strong>For a quick explanation of the Volumetric diet, check out this video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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