Low-calorie foods - not so boring after all!

With a couple of video clips posted yesterday proving to be popular, here is worthwhile food related article about low calorie eating and how it may not be as boring as you image it to be. Sourced through 'articles base' (http://www.articlesbase.com/low-calorie-articles/low-calorie-food-not-a-boring-thing-anymore-7041515.html) and written by Anika, it is a short piece but with an important message and worth having a look at.



Does thinking about low calorie food sets your mood off? Not anymore! The good news is there are plenty of healthy foods and meal combinations you can enjoy to help you feel full without breaking your calorie bank. All you need to do, is to focus on three elements for weight loss i.e. water, fibre and protein.

Breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day. Making breakfast a daily habit helps you ward off weight gain by reducing hunger later in the day, jump-starting your day with healthy choices, and giving you a boost of energy. But that doesn't mean that it has to be a huge meal, especially if you are not that hungry first thing in the morning. Keep the first meal of the day under 200 calories and start your morning off with options like oatmeal or scrambled eggs and multigrain toast or a breakfast quiche that is a perfect choice for weekends. You could also cook whole oats in milk for a protein, water and fibre-packed meal that will help prevent overeating later in the day.

Later in the day, go for beans. Consider stocking up on chickpeas, black beans, lentils, fava beans and red kidney beans. From soups and stews to salads and wraps, the possibilities are infinite! This will not only provide you with fibre but will also help you build up immunity against diseases.

In the evenings you can go for broth-based soups filled up with nutritious vegetables and fibre-rich breads.

Vegetables are something, which will take you towards your goal of getting slimmer at a quicker pace. Also, whenever you need energy-packed snack you can rely on veggies.

Be aware of your calories on beverages. They can really add up in juices, whole milk, and high-calorie coffee drinks. Instead, choose low-fat milk or even low-fat chocolate milk with your afternoon snack or post-workout. This will definitely help you stay slim and satisfied. Try out green smoothies, as they are rich in vitamins and minerals and provide feel-full fibre for very few calories. Now who doesn't want that?

How can we forget those savoury cravings that we have to battle all day long. To go healthy, you can go for sprouted-grain chips instead of potato chips or even low-fat cheese and carrots instead of cheese and crackers.

If you try to incorporate these easy tips in your routine, then consuming low-cal foods won't be that difficult and you'll easily smile your way through dieting blues.

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Zero calorie foods!

Some foods burn up more of your energy and your calories than are derived from them, and for this reason these are a great food source to add to your healthy diet conscious recipes to ensure you get the best balance from your new found eating habits. This quick read article from Anita Marie (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Anita_Marie) sourced through ezinearticles (http://EzineArticles.com/6296183) will provide some clarity, and what these zero calorie or low calorie foods are that can be very easily combined into your new meal plan.


What is a negative calorie food you say? You see there is no such thing as a negative calorie.

Let me explain - a calorie is a unit of heat and it cannot be negative. So when people talk about negative calorie foods. They are talking about foods whose calorie level is so low that it takes more energy to eat and digest it.

Take cold water for instance, it contains no calories at all, but the body has to expend energy to bring it up to blood temperature. Therefore, every time you drink a glass of cold water. You burn a few calories and lose a little weight. There are very few foods like this.

Below are a list of some negative calorie foods to help in your weight loss efforts. A lot of the foods on the list below do not really use more calories than they add, if they do it is minimum. Our body is always expending energy just to keep us alive and breathing. You are always burning calories.

It is not healthy to use these foods as a long term solution to your weight loss program. Why? because eating them in abundance could cause serious damage to your body. They could however be used as a healthy detox or fasting plan for one to three days. Provided you are in a healthy state it can be a great way to clean out your system. You should always get medical advice before doing so.

For example, the acid in grape fruit and pineapple can damage your stomach lining. Some of these foods can put excessive burden on the liver and cause diarrhoea. They should be incorporated into your diet with other proteins, starches, and vegetables. To create a healthy natural diet.

Here is your list of foods that can be incorporated in your daily meals: Apples | Asparagus | Beets - better when grated | Blueberries | Broccoli | Cantaloupes | Carrot - better when grated | Cauliflower | Celery stalk | Celery root | Cranberries | Cucumbers | Eggplant | Endives | Garden cress | Garlic | Grapefruit | Green beans | Green cabbage | Lamb's lettuce | Lemons | Lettuce | Onions | Papayas | Pineapples | Prunes | Radishes | Raspberries | Spinach | Strawberries | Tangerines | Tomatoes | Turnips | Zucchini, and more!

Please use this list of negative calorie foods wisely. I can't stress this enough. Do not over eat one food, chew your food slowly for more satisfaction. You will also lose more calories that way - especially, if you eat some of them in their raw state. Use them in salads, soups, smoothies, and hearty side dishes. The possibilities are endless. Have fun! Good luck!

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