{"id":15870,"date":"2018-07-21T13:37:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-21T13:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spanishboosting.com\/zero-calorie-foods-to-help-you-slim-down\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T22:47:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T22:47:39","slug":"zero-calorie-foods-to-help-you-slim-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spanishboosting.com\/en\/zero-calorie-foods-to-help-you-slim-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Calorie Foods to Help You Slim Down"},"content":{"rendered":"

The theory behind zero calorie or negative calorie foods is that they contain such a scant amount of calories that the energy you expend eating them cancels out their calories. In essence the bottom line is that you don\u2019t take on any excess calories, and in some instances you end up burning calories as you eat them. Whether or not this is an accurate statement, it\u2019s clear that the following foods have such a slight caloric load they won\u2019t put a dent in your daily total<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Each of these foods has fewer than 50 calories per <\/strong>100 gram serving<\/strong>. Considering that chicken breast has 172 calories in that same portion size and is considered a low calorie food, it\u2019s clear to see these foods rank very low in terms of calories.<\/p>\n

Celery<\/h2>\n

Celery is a food that when you eat it you don\u2019t really feel like you\u2019re eating anything, so it\u2019s not a total shocker to find out that it has essentially zero calories. The stringy nature of celery makes it seem as if it only exists to hold the water it contains.<\/strong> What you\u2019ll typically see is celery with peanut butter or cream-based fillings inside of it, and you\u2019ll want to avoid those if you are keeping track of calories, as they can swing it back the other way quite quickly. Total calories per 100g serving: 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oranges<\/h2>\n

Oranges are known for their Vitamin C, but they\u2019re also low in calories compared to other fruits.<\/strong> Whether or not you expend the total number of calories while eating oranges is debatable, but the point of eating foods this low in calorie is not to cancel out the calories, but to keep your total caloric load for the day lower than normal. You\u2019re trying to create a caloric deficit, and an orange can help<\/strong> reach that goal. Total calories per 100g serving: 47<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cabbage<\/h2>\n

Cabbage often gets brought up for its ability to prevent cancer and heart disease, and it often ranks on lists of foods that help with weight loss. That\u2019s because it has a calorie count so low you end up burning it off just by going about the normal motions of your day<\/strong>. Cabbage soup is one great way to eat cabbage, as it is a filling meal while containing far fewer calories than most soups. Total calories per 100g serving: 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Asparagus<\/h2>\n
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Asparagus shows up as a side dish to many meals, and is a great choice because its fibrous nature means it will satisfy your hunger, but the number of calories makes it so it doesn\u2019t add much to your daily total.<\/strong> Eating asparagus fresh on a salad is a crunchy and satisfying treat, while grilling it or steaming it is the best cooking method. Be sure to go easy on the butter or oil, as that will bring the calorie count right back up. Total calories per 100g serving: 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beets<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re going to use beets as a low calorie food you should stick to fresh beets that you either steam, boil, or grill. If you go with the pickled variety you\u2019ll be adding a bit more calories to the mix. In addition to being low in calories, beets are great for the body, containing betalains, an antioxidant that gives it its color and is only found in a few select foods<\/strong>. Total calories per 100g serving: 43<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cucumber<\/h2>\n

Cucumbers contain so much water in them it\u2019s not surprising that they\u2019re low in calories. That\u2019s why cucumbers make a great adornment to most salads, especially when the salad is full of other low-cal veggies. You can eat until you feel full, while still keeping your total number of calories to a minimum<\/strong>. Combine this sort of eating with a more active lifestyle, and you start to tip the scales in your favor, literally and figuratively. Total calories per 100g serving: 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lemons<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not as if you\u2019re going to sit around eating lemons in order to keep your calories down, but it\u2019s nice to know that you can use them as much as you want and you won\u2019t be putting much of a strain on your total calories consumed in a day<\/strong>. That\u2019s why lemons are great for flavoring up a glass of water, or sprinkling on top of fish and other foods to give them a bit of zest. They\u2019re also an alkalizing food and contain antioxidants to keep you healthy. Total calories per 100g serving: 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cauliflower<\/h2>\n

Cauliflower also limbos as one of the lowest ranking foods on the calorie chart<\/strong>. It\u2019s also a cruciferous vegetable and has many healthy benefits to it, including being an anti-inflammatory <\/strong>food, and helping the body\u2019s cardiovascular and digestive systems<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great weight loss aid all the way around, not just because it\u2019s very low in calories. You easily burn through it\u2019s caloric load with the act of cooking it. Total calories per 100g serving: 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mushrooms<\/h2>\n

No matter which mushroom you choose to go with, the chances are it\u2019s going to be low in calories<\/strong>. These fungi just don\u2019t know how to be high in calories, so you don\u2019t have to worry when using them in a recipe, or sauteing them as a side dish. Even the big, popular portabella mushroom is low in calories, having only 22 of them in a 100 gram serving. Perhaps that\u2019s why it makes such a great replacement to <\/strong>high calorie beef in mushroom burger<\/strong>s.Total calories per 100g serving of Chanterelle mushrooms: 38<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watermelon<\/h2>\n

Watermelon has a low number of calories, despite being so naturally sweet. This has to be the sweetest food on our list, while still ranking considerably low in calories. The great news is that in addition to being a crowd pleaser, watermelon has antioxidants that help your body in many ways<\/strong>. It\u2019s also been shown to be able to boost your metabolism<\/strong>, just don\u2019t go overboard on portion sizes. Total calories per 100g serving: 30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zucchini<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s great news that zucchini is low in calories because it is a popular side dish, and can even be incorporated into things like zucchini bread. It\u2019s a very versatile vegetable that puts up such small numbers in the calorie department,<\/strong> it\u2019s hard to do any damage with it. That being said, too much of a good thing is never good, so you\u2019ll want to use this to help you feel satisfied during a meal without overdoing it.<\/strong> Total calories per 100g serving: 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tomatoes<\/h2>\n
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Tomatoes are one of the healthiest foods you can eat<\/strong>, and it\u2019s only fitting that they come in low on the calorie radar. The lycopene they contain helps prevent cancer, and staves off heart disease, so you\u2019re doing yourself a favor each time you eat it<\/strong>. It also makes a great weight loss food because it has such few calories that you burn it off just getting it prepped for cooking. Combine it with other foods on this list and you\u2019ll get a delicious, low-calorie meal. Total calories per 100g serving: 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apples<\/h2>\n

The \u201capple a day\u201d adage seems to hold water, with apples containing plenty of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber<\/strong>. This is no forbidden fruit, and should be used as part of a calorie conscious diet to make sure that you\u2019re not exceeding your daily allotment. Apples can make a great snack between meals to hold you over, and keep you from eating junk food or fast food in a moment of hunger-induced weakness. Total calories per 100g serving: 52<\/strong><\/p>\n

Onions<\/h2>\n
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Onions are used in so many recipes it\u2019s good that they\u2019re low in calories. Most of us aren\u2019t going to bite into an onion as a food source on its own, so it\u2019s nice to know that they aren\u2019t adding much in the way of calories when we cook with them and add them to soups and main dishes. Onions are often referenced as a healthy food that can help you reach your weight loss goals, and studies show that they contain flavonoids<\/strong> that help the body. Total calories per 100g serving: 40<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carrots<\/h2>\n

Eating carrots to protect your eyesight is a good idea, but is just one reason to eat them. They\u2019re also a low glycemic food, so they can help you manage your blood glucose levels, and they are an all natural diuretic<\/strong>, so they can help rid your body of excess sodium and retained water. They\u2019re also an anti-inflammatory food so they can be used to help treat inflammation in the body. Total calories per 100g serving: 41<\/strong><\/p>\n

Broccoli<\/h2>\n

Broccoli is a wonder food<\/strong>, there\u2019s no other way to describe it. It\u2019s a cancer-fighting food that is also very low in calories. It\u2019s packed with phytonutrients, as well as fiber<\/strong> so it helps keep your digestive system humming along, which is key to maintaining a proper weight. It even contains plant-based protein which can help you if you\u2019re resistance training to build lean muscle. Total calories per 100g serving: 34<\/strong><\/p>\n

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