Negative calorie foods. Do they exist, and if so what are they and why aren’t we eating them all day? Unfortunately, there aren’t really any “negative calorie foods”. The lowest value of calories a food can have is 0 which is not a negative number. Therefore the term negative calorie food is misleading. The good news is that there are some very low calorie foods that take a lot of energy to digest. This can result in a net loss of calories. The loss of calories really isn’t that significant and probably won’t be responsible for a large amount of weight loss, but eating these foods as part of a healthy diet can keep you feeling full and satisfied without going over your calorie needs. Most of these “negative calorie foods” are fruits and vegetables which are always a better choice for a snack than high calorie items like candy, cookies or chips.
Here is a list of some of the so called negative calorie foods. They might not be the answer to the obesity problem in the United States, but they are nutritious foods that can be part of a healthy diet and they just might help you lose a pound or two.
Fresh Fruits
Apples
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Lemons
Mangos
Oranges
Paypaya
Pineapple
Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Tangerines
Fresh or Cooked Vegetables
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chile peppers (hot)
Cucumbers
Dandelion
Endive
Garden cress
Garlic
Green beans
Lettuce
Onions
Radishes
Spinach
Turnip
- Jennifer
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