Have you ever heard that there are foods that burn calories and make you lose weight? That’s a myth. In fact these are low calorie foods which do not make you gain much weight and these are also nutritious. Let’s see few of those food items today. Let us know which of these items, you take and which you avoid.
1. Coffee: 0 calories per cup
A cup of black coffee has exactly zero calories in it. If you are adding sugar to it, then the calorie level increases depending on how much you add.
Coffee has few health benefits. It reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, improves vascular health, controls blood pressure, maintains good cholesterol level, gives instant energy, reduces muscle soreness, improves brain functioning etc. Similarly it has many bad effects on health as well if taken in excess.
2. Tea: 0 calories per cup
Like coffee, a cup of tea without added to sugar has exactly zero calories. It’s good to prefer black tea iff you don’t want calories from it.
Health benefits of tea includes healthy weight maintenance, better vision, younger looking skin, reduces stress level, fights diabetes, etc.
3. Arugula: 4 calories per cup
It’s also known as rocket salad. It can be taken as salad. Health benefits of Arugula include cancer fighting, prevention of lever damage, bone health, prevention of inflammation, improves brain, etc.
4. Watercress: 4 calories per cup
Watercress also has few benefits like reducing the risk of cancer, improving vision, preventing heart disease etc.
5. Garlic: 4 calories per clove
Garlic has antibacterial, anti-viral, skin health, blood thinning, blood pressure, heart, cholesterol, allergies, respiration, diabetes, warts, corns, cancer, metabolism, toothaches, weight etc. related health benefits.
6. Lettuce: 5 calories per cup
Lettuce has weight, heart, insomnia related health benefits.
7. Kale: 5 calories per cup
The health benefits of kale include easy digestion, disease prevention, circulation, against inflammation, protection for skin and eyes etc.
8. Spinach: 7 calories per cup
Anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, controlled blood pressure, vision, immunity, good for skin and bones, calcification, brain and nervous function related health benefits can be obtained from spinach.
9. Mushrooms: 15 calories per cup
Mushrooms are very healthy. It helps in fighting against cancer, boosts immune, controls cholesterol level, prevents anemia, prevents breast and prostate cancers, prevents diabetes, controls blood pressure, helps in weight loss, etc.
10. Radishes: 19 calories per cup
Radish is known to sooth sore throat, digestion, prevention of viral infections, elimination of toxins, hydration, etc. There are many more health benefits that can be listed.
11. Zucchini: 20 calories per cup
Zucchini lowers cholesterol, prevents cancer, cures inflammation, prevents heart attacks, controls blood pressure, etc.
12. Lemons and Limes: 20 calories per fruit
Lemons are good for digestion, against cancer, have antibiotic and antiseptic properties, good for cardiovascular health, against arthritis, prevent kidney stones, helps in weight loss, maintain healthy blood pressure, strengthens immune system, improves respiration and many more.
13. Cabbage: 22 calories per cup
Cancer prevention, anti-inflammatory properties, eye health, weight loss, brain health, bone health, blood pressure, skin health, muscle health etc. can be expected from cabbages.
14. Tomatoes: 22 calories per a medium tomato
Tomatoes are against cancer, prevent DNA damage, and reduce the risk of heart disease, against thrombosis, cures inflammation.
15. Cauliflower: 25 calories per cup
Cauliflower provides health benefits like detoxification, prevention of cancer, anti-inflammation, proper digestion, cardiovascular health, cerebrovascular health, etc.
Others:
Few more food items with low calorie yet more health benefits are:
Asparagus: 27 calories per cup
Fennel: 27 calories per cup
Pumpkin: 30 calories per cup
Broccoli: Calories: 31 calories per cup
Turnips: Calories: 36 calories per cup
Brussel sprouts: Calories: 38 calories per cup
Peppers: Calories: 60 calories per cup
Onions: Calories: 64 calories per cup
Berries: Calories: 64 calories per cup
Beets: Calories: 74 calories per cup
Grapefruit: Calories: 78 calories per fruit
Carrots: Calories: 44 calories per cup
So these are the foods which contain very less calories in them below 100 calories in a cup of the food item. If you are on a diet, then don’t forget to choose your food from the list and add to your diet.