10 Negative Calorie Foods

When you hear the term “negative calorie foods”, what this really means is foods you can eat that require more calories to digest than they contain. While certain foods can this effect, its important to know there are actually no foods that are truly “negative” in calories. The method of action with negative calorie foods is that they boost your metabolism, making your body burn more calories while digesting it than the actual caloric content of the food. These negative calories foods are rich in fiber and high in water content, which also makes them act as an appetite suppressant. Because they fill the stomach without being dense in calories, regularly eating these foods can lead to weight loss due to their high fiber content. What sorts of foods have this affect? We’re going to go over a list of 10 negative calorie foods that you can utilize in your diet and achieve some desirable effects.

calorie-foods 10 Negative Calorie Foods

  • Apples: An apple’s skin is what retains most of the fiber it has (which can vary anywhere from 2 to 5 grams). They always say, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples are the perfect snack as well as a creative way to switch up a recipe.
  • Celery: One of the more known “negative calorie” foods, celery is a light, delicious and crunchy snack that anybody can enjoy. It’s popularly used in green juicing as well as soups. Celery is also a convenient snack for on the go.
  • Bananas: Everyone knows how good bananas are to get your potassium. They also provide you with 3 grams of fiber. As one of the most popular parts of a balanced breakfast, half a banana is a great addition to the start of your day.
  • Beans (Black and Kidney): While black beans have up to an amazing 30 grams of fiber per one cup, kidney beans have 20 grams of fiber per one cup of cooked beans. Beans are a very adaptable legume and can be used in tons of different recipes like chills and casseroles.
  • Broccoli: Cruciferous veggies notoriously are a great source for fiber. Broccoli can be eaten raw, steamed as a side dish or used in classic recipes such as beef and broccoli or broccoli mac and cheese. There was a reason your mother always told you to eat your broccoli.
  • Cauliflower: As one of the more underrated veggies out there, cauliflower is packed with fiber and nutrients for your body. Switch things up with this veggie and try roasting it.
  • Carrots: Carrots, while mostly orange, come in a wide array of vibrant colors. It’s beta-carotene is what it’s best known for which is great for improving your eye sight. Choose to snack on some carrots whenever you crave a snack.
  • Corn: Corn has to be one of the most readily available veggies we know of. Easily stock up on corn with frozen or canned options and enjoy it off the cob. It is a great addition to any meal as you can use it in soup and pair it with meat effortlessly.
  • Lentils: Only one cup of lentils packs a whopping 16 grams of fiber, making this a must have on your grocery list. Lentils are very versatile legumes that can be used in soups and it is a popular meat replacement as well in some meatless recipes.
  • Lettuce: Being available in a wide variety, lettuce is a great way to get in nutrients and fiber without consuming many calories at all. No wonder people always turn to salads as a healthy alternative to many other meals. Turning your favorite sandwiches into lettuce
    wraps is always delicious.

What are the Benefits of Eating Negative Calorie Foods?

Foods that are negative in net calories are all rich in fiber, nutrients and have a low calorie count. Being just as filling as things like rice and pasta, negative calorie foods require less calories to keep you satisfied. Because your body is being provided all the essential nutrients and such with these foods, you don’t feel the need to fill up on other, less healthy options.
You may have noticed that many of the negative calorie options above are easily available, all year round. This is makes it easy to implement several different types of “negative calorie” foods in your diet at any time. Keeping these foods around is a great way to keep and sustain a healthy and well-balanced diet. Once you start eating these foods on a regular basis, you’ll be sure to notice that you have been experiencing some weight-loss.

Making diet changes can give you so many benefits. While weight loss and a boost in metabolism are some of the most obvious changes you’ll see, there are quite a few bodily functions that will improve as well. You’ll be likely to experience an improvement in eye sight and smell, getting sick happens less, improvement in mood, better sleep at night, improved skin condition, relief of constipation as well as so much more. A lot of these foods should be implemented in your daily diet in order to notice the outstanding benefits.
Since we already know that it’s not possible to consume foods truly negative in calories, it’s important to realize that the only true zero calorie consumption out there is drinking water. While water is truly a zero calorie drink, cold water is actually considered to be a “negative calorie” drink due to the fact that your body has to warm it up, which burns calories. The typical 6-8 full glasses of water per day is a good target for most people.

Adding these negative calorie foods to your daily diet will almost certainly lead to weight loss as long as you follow an otherwise well-balanced diet and remember to exercise occasionally. You should be able to see (and feel) the changes in your body in as little as a few weeks, and the results should be long lasting as long as you stick with it.

 

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