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.
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.
Flick through the gallery below for the whole list:
Please also note that these food should not replace full meals and remember to snack in moderation.
Text: The Australian Women’s Weekly / Additional Reporting: Sean Tan / Photos: Pixabay
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Great on its own or slice into yoghurts or salads.
Dried apricots are greats snacks to have if you feel a mid-day craving coming.
A nice salad topper or blend into your juices.
Steamed or fried, or drizzle melted cheese over for a yummy side dish.
Versatile veggie for stir-fries, or eat steamed as a healthier version.
Slice into salads to add extra crunch.
A great veggie to add crunch to salads or sandwiches.
One of the most versatile ingredients to add fragrance to any dish.
A cup of grapefruit juice every morning can help you slim down!
Another Asian stir-fry fave, goes especially well with rice.
One of the healthiest veggies you can find, especially great in salads.
Add robust flavour to your dish with this veggie.
Squeeze half a lemon into a glass of warm water and drink for a good detox.
Why not do away with bread slices and use leaves of lettuce as your wrap instead?
Add to stir-fries or your burgers and sandwiches.
They make nice toppings on desserts and yoghurts.
Eat them on their own or top them on desserts.
Slice into sandwiches, burgers and salads.
Top your salads with these for added flavour.
Hydrate with this refreshing fruit or blend into your smoothies.