25 Foods With Practically Zero Calories That Can Help You Lose Weight
From apricots to tomatoes, these surprisingly low energy fruits and veggies contain only 14 to 60 calories per 100 g, making them the perfect dieting snack.
What if we told you that you could lose weight by eating more food? Well, we would be exaggerating of course.
While this notion of negative calories – that is, foods that burn more energy during digestion than the amount of calories they contain – has long been disputed by health experts, there is no denying that low-calorie snacks are far more nutritious than a bag of salted chips.
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From apricots to tomatoes, these surprisingly low energy fruits and veggies contain only 14 to 60 calories per 100 g (so they are not exactly zero calories, but they might as well be!), making them the perfect snack for when you're feeling peckish, or to use in your dishes.
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Please also note that these food should not replace full meals and remember to snack in moderation.
Great on its own or slice into yoghurts or salads.
Try this Chicken, Apple And Candied Pecan Salad recipe.
Dried apricots are greats snacks to have if you feel a mid-day craving coming.
Try this Apricot Muesli Bar recipe.
A nice salad topper or blend into your juices.
Try this Balsamic Pumpkin, Beetroot And Onion Salad recipe.
Steamed or fried, or drizzle melted cheese over for a yummy side dish.
Try this Cauliflower, Broccoli & Chicken Salad recipe.
Versatile veggie for stir-fries, or eat steamed as a healthier version.
Try this Cauliflower & Broccoli Au Gratin recipe.
Slice into salads to add extra crunch.
Try this Celery, Carrot & Cabbage Salad recipe.
A great veggie to add crunch to salads or sandwiches.
Try this Salmon, Miso and Ginger Poke Bowl recipe.
One of the most versatile ingredients to add fragrance to any dish.
Try this Linguine With Garlic Prawns recipe.
A cup of grapefruit juice every morning can help you slim down!
Try this Orange Chicken With Watercress And Grapefruit Salad recipe.
Another Asian stir-fry fave, goes especially well with rice.
Try this Mixed Green Beans, Peas, Hazelnut & Pancetta Salad recipe.
One of the healthiest veggies you can find, especially great in salads.
Try this Chicken & Kale Power Soup recipe.
Add robust flavour to your dish with this veggie.
Try this Salmon Pasta recipe.
Squeeze half a lemon into a glass of warm water and drink for a good detox.
Try this Chicken With Lemon And Olives recipe.
Why not do away with bread slices and use leaves of lettuce as your wrap instead?
Try this Warm Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing recipe.
Add to stir-fries or your burgers and sandwiches.
Try this Texas BBQ Salmon Burger recipe.
They make nice toppings on desserts and yoghurts.
Try this Raspberry Ripple Cake recipe.
Eat them on their own or top them on desserts.
Try this Coconut and Strawberry Rice Pudding recipe.
Slice into sandwiches, burgers and salads.
Try this Nourishing ABC Soup recipe.
Top your salads with these for added flavour.
Try this Orange Chicken With Watercress And Grapefruit Salad recipe.
This delicate green is amazingly low in everything you don't want: Calories, fat and cholesterol.
Try this Celebration Butternut Pumpkin Salad With Maple Dressing recipe.
Super low in calories but loaded with cancer-preventing phytonutrients and fibre – what's not to love?
Try this Mixed Vegetable Crumble recipe.
It is one of the lowest-calorie drink choices around and can help you achieve weight loss. Make sure to drink it without sugar (just takes some getting used to!)
They are incredibly low in calories plus most of them come packed with immunity-boosting antioxidants and nutrients.
Try this Quinoa Risotto With Chorizo & Mixed Mushrooms recipe.
Not just for Halloween, this low-calorie squash is also rich in potassium and provides a good source of vitamins.
Try this Chai Roasted Pumpkin Soup With Honey Walnuts recipe.
Hydrate with this refreshing fruit or blend into your smoothies.
Try this Waterless Soup recipe.
Text: The Australian Women's Weekly / Additional Reporting: Sean Tan
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