Are you familiar with the “zero calorie foods”? According to this theory, by choosing to eat low-calorie foods, the energy you burn by eating these foods exceeds the number of calories they contain.
This means that the number of calories needed to eat these foods exceeds the number of calories in the foods you eat. It’s hard to say if this theory is true. But what is certain is that low-calorie foods can actually help you melt away those extra pounds.
To give you an idea of what this means, let’s take chicken as a comparison. Considered a low-calorie food (172 Kilo calories for a 100g serving), chicken is much higher in calories than the 20 foods on this list! Yes, these foods are really low in calories. And yes, thanks to them, you will really be able to lose weight. So, without further ado, discover the low-calorie foods that you can eat with pleasure:
Celery sticks
Celery is a strange food. When you eat it, you don’t really feel like you’re getting anything substantial in your mouth. It’s no surprise to learn that this vegetable contains almost no calories! The stringy texture of celery sticks seems to have been specially designed to retain all the water it contains. Many people eat celery with cheese, which is high in fat. But if you’re counting your calories, avoid this type of side dish unless it’s low in fat, such as cottage cheese.
Oranges
Everyone knows that oranges are high in vitamin C, but they also have one of the lowest caloric intakes among fruits. It remains to be seen whether the calories burned when eating an orange really exceed its caloric intake. In any case, let’s not forget that the main goal of a low-calorie diet is not to totally eliminate calories, but to have a calorie intake below the recommended daily allowance. The real goal is to reduce your caloric intake, and an orange can help you achieve that goal.
Cabbage
Cabbage has many beneficial properties. Indeed, it can fight against the appearance of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. But did you know that cabbage is also on all the lists of foods that can help you lose weight? In fact, the caloric content of cabbage is so low that we burn most of its 25 kilo calories just by going about our daily tasks. Our favorite recipe to take advantage of all these benefits? A good cabbage soup. It’s a remarkably filling meal but has far fewer calories than most soups.
Asparagus
Asparagus is an excellent choice as a side dish for your meals. Thanks to their high fiber content, they have a satiating effect, but without exploding your calorie counter. To enjoy asparagus, you can of course grill or steam it. But you can also add some raw asparagus to your green salads, to add more crunch. When cooking asparagus, be careful to go easy on the butter or fat (as this can significantly increase the calorie count).
Beets
To take advantage of the low calorie content of beets, choose steaming, boiling or grilling. Indeed, beets soaked in vinegar have a higher calorie content. Beets are also rich in betalains, a natural antioxidant found in few foods that gives beets their characteristic red color.
