The Little Stepmom

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25 Negative or Zero Calorie Foods

Have you heard of zero calorie or negative calorie foods? The concept is simple, there a foods that we can eat that actually take more calories to digest than they are worth. We actually burn calories digesting our foods so why not eat more foods that burn a lot of calories but, don’t contain many? They make perfect snacks and fillers for meals. They are often loaded with flavor and taste great.

Here’s a list of 25 negative calorie or zero calorie foods you should be eating.

  1. Cauliflower
  2. Cabbage
  3. Spinach
  4. Blackberries
  5. Asparagus
  6. Garlic
  7. Broccoli
  8. Lettuce
  9. Beets
  10. Mushrooms
  11. Green Beans
  12. Cantaloupe
  13. Celery
  14. cucumbers
  15. Peaches
  16. Zucchini
  17. Leeks
  18. Rhubarb
  19. Fennel
  20. Strawberries
  21. Watermelon
  22. Oranges
  23. Chili Peppers
  24. honeydew Melon
  25. Mangoes

When I wake up in the middle of the night starving (totally my sign of high stress I’m dealing with) I grab a prepped dish of lettuce, cucumbers, and almonds that I top with vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper. It’s a great snack that is very satisfying without busting my calorie budget at 3 am. I also keep lots of melon and berries on hand for snacking. Since they are negative calorie foods I don’t feel guilty enjoying them.

15 Foods That Can Increase Your Metabolism

I look at food as fuel for my body. If I want my body to perform like a Jaguar then I can’t fill my tank with shit fuel left over in the gas can from last year. I have to give it the good stuff! There are some foods that help our body to burn calories better or take more energy to digest than the calories they contain. I aim to eat more of these foods especially when I need a snack.

Here’s a list of food that can help increase your metabolism

1. Broccoli

2. Avocados

3. Spinach

4. Water

5. Green Tea

6. Coffee

7. Full Fat Real Yogurt

8. Grapefruit

9. Apples

10. Beans

11. Cinnamon

12. Soy Milk

13. Almonds

14. Oatmeal

15. Turkey

Try eating these foods when your hungry or needing an extra snack. They will fill you up and help you burn some calories. Have you heard of negative calorie foods? Check this post out to learn about some of my favorite negative calorie foods to eat.

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