Achieve significant weight loss requires both diet and exercise. If you have already begun your weight loss journey, these zero calorie foods will assist with speeding up the process. They include foods containing no or low fat content, high dietary fiber content and natural minerals as examples of zero-caloric foods.
I have tried many weight-loss foods and discovered that they each produce different results for different people. While lemon juice with warm water and honey may work for me, others might need fiber rich foods like beetroot and raspberry instead.
Here are 15 zero-calorie foods to help you lose weight and boost your metabolism.
1) Strawberries
Strawberries are available around the globe and are widely known for their rich aroma and delicious taste. A cup of sliced strawberries only has 54 calories, making it an ideal food choice for people struggling with obesity as it doesn’t contain any saturated fat and is rich in Vitamin C content.
2) Grapefruit
Grapefruit ranks second on my list of zero calorie foods. A citrus fruit native to Barbados, grapefruit is popularly known as “the forbidden fruit”. Although high in Vitamin A and C content, its consumption should be restricted due to containing some added sugars.
Cucumber is an alkaline food with 16-calories per cup and only 2 grams of carbs in it, making it one of the few zero calorie options to add into sandwiches, salads or juices.
Watermelons, an African zero calorie food, not only taste fantastic, but are packed full of vital nutrients essential for weight loss. High in Vitamin A, C and Potassium content make watermelons the ideal recovery drink after workouts.
5) Kale
Kale is a favorite among fitness enthusiasts and you can find its juice in most health juice bars throughout North America. No other food provides as many Vitamin A and C-rich nutrients than Kale does!
Apples (Syrus apple A)
An extensive Brazilian study suggests that regularly eating Apples for 12 weeks will help you shed over 2 pounds of weight. Apples contain polyphenols which are known for aiding weight loss as well as being rich in dietary fiber – one large Apple per day should keep digestive issues at bay! In fact, another research paper concluded that Apples were even healthier than Oats!
7) Raspberries
Raspberry Berries: 86% Water Raspberries contain 86% water, providing less than 50 calories and 6.5 grams of dietary fiber in one cup of raspberries. Furthermore, raspberries also contain pectin which is commonly used to thicken jams and jellies and reduce blood sugar levels while helping weight loss.
8) Lemons
Lemonade is a globally beloved drink made of citrus fruit. Sugar-free lemonade is one of the best zero calorie foods to help with weight loss, and also works great when added to salads, juices or any food that does not react with citrus. One study discovered that drinking warm lemon water led to weight loss between 2-8 pounds as well as reduced waist circumference by 4-6 centimeters!
9 Beetroot
Beetroot is another delicious zero-calorie food that can easily be added to salads, sandwiches and juices without increasing caloric intake. It boasts magenta-red color with sweet taste; daily consumption may help with weight loss as its high fiber content assists weight loss efforts.
10 Asparagus Asparagus is an Eurasian vegetable shaped like a spear. Although it may look odd, Asparagus has been consumed since ancient times for its amazing weight-loss benefits and is rich in inulin- a prebiotic fiber which aids weight reduction.
11) Brussels Sprouts
One cup of raw or sauteed Brussels Sprouts contains approximately 4 grams of plant-based protein – which fitness professionals are well aware has an effectful impact on body fat composition. Plus, this zero calorie food boasts rich nutrients like Vitamin C, K and folate!
12) Carrots
Carrot is one of the best zero calorie foods, offering amazing taste while simultaneously helping you shed unwelcome extra pounds and become healthier overall. Add this superfood into your diet today to reach weight loss more quickly!
13) Onions
Although onions can be difficult to cut and prepare, their consumption provides numerous health advantages. Regular consumption will ensure you have a healthy gut without any digestive issues; their soluble fiber helps replace fat with muscle; additionally they may protect the eyes by placing freshly cut slices in a bowl full of water for at least 15 minutes before eating them.
14) Celery Celery is a peppery tasting vegetable widely found around the world, packed full of electrolytes such as sodium, calcium, potassium, and folate that can replenish lost minerals after exercise – no wonder fitness enthusiasts rave about its effectiveness for weight loss!
15) Spinach
There are three varieties of spinach on the market, distinguished by their leaf shape and structure. You can purchase any type as all are beneficial for weight loss; packed with zinc, magnesium, folic acid potassium and copper to boot! No other green leafy vegetable comes close!
Conclusion
Many of the zero calorie foods listed can be juiced into health drinks for easy digestion. Although healthy food doesn’t taste particularly pleasant at first, over time your body becomes used to its taste and texture.
+ There are no comments
Add yours