Cooking Negative Calorie Foods: A Recipe Guide for Weight Loss
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One of the many ways to lose weight is by eating food that burns more calories than it contains. This form of dieting is called the negative calorie diet and has gained a lot of popularity as an effective way to reduce weight. The idea behind this diet is simple: to eat foods that contain fewer calories which require a lot of energy to digest; hence more calories burned. This will lead to rapid weight loss. The only requirement of this diet is that you eat enough food to meet your daily caloric needs.
Keep in mind, though, that negative calorie foods are still calorically dense and should be eaten within reason if weight loss is not your priority. Negative calorie foods can give you enough energy for daily activities and exercise, but they are not intended to replace regular meals. Sufficient protein intake in your diet is also important to ensure that your muscles will maintain their normal functions.
What follows is a list compiled by Appamatix of some commonly eaten negative calorie foods. These items can be a part of your regular diet as long as you maintain a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Brussels sprouts: 100 g – 29 kcal
Cabbage, common (cooked): 100 g – 25 kcal
Celery stalk (raw): 100 g – 15 kcal
Artichoke (cooked): 100 g – 70 kcal
Tomato: 100 g – 20 kcal
Cauliflower (raw): 100 g – 25 kcal
Cabbage, red (raw): 100 g – 22 kcal
Kohlrabi leaves (raw): 100g – 12 kcal
Grapefruit juice, unsweetened: 100 ml – 33 kcal
Asparagus (cooked): 100 g – 22 kcal
Broccoli (raw): 100 g – 34 kcal
Cabbage, Savoy (raw): 100 g – 25 kcal
Grapefruit, white (raw): 100g – 20 kcal
Watermelon: 100 g – 23 Kcal
Muskmelon, cantaloupe (raw): 100 g – 30 kcal
Lemon juice, unsweetened: 100 ml – 30 kcal
Cantaloupe melon (raw): 1 wedge – 27 kcaL
Grapefruit, pink or red (raw): 1/2 fruit – 25 kcal
Cabbage, green (raw): 100 g – 24 kcal
Apple (with skin): 1 medium – 52 kcal
Tomato juice, canned: 150 ml – 18 kcals
Guava (raw): 1/2 fruit – 38 kcal
Watercress (raw): 100g – 7 kcal
Okra (cooked): 100 g – 28 kcal
Kohlrabi (raw): 1/2 cup – 30 kcaL
Strawberry: 1 large – 23 kcal
Tomato, canned, no sugar added: 1/2 cup – 22 kcal
Beet greens (raw): 100g – 33 kcal
Cauliflower (cooked): 100 g – 32 kcal
Celery (raw): 1 cup – 22 kcal
Tomato juice, canned: 150 ml – 18 kcal
Cabbage, savoy (cooked): 100g – 29 kcal
Lettuce, butterhead (raw): 100g – 25 kcal