The dream of all losing weight is to find products that would help achieve the desired result faster. There is a whole group of foods with zero (negative) calories. The body spends more energy on their digestion than it receives with calories. In addition, they are rich in nutrients. They can be eaten every day as a snack and are not afraid to recover from such a light snack. Below you will find these products and their calorie content per 100 g of product.
Apples
Green fruit contains 35 kcal, and red fruit contains 40-45 kcal. An apple is 86% water, and the peel contains fiber and ursular acid, which prevents skeletal muscle atrophy and the accumulation of fatty deposits.
Apricots
A whole storehouse of useful vitamins (A, B, C and E) and trace elements (potassium, magnesium, iron and iodine). Contains only 41 kcal. Prevents endocrine system diseases, increases hemoglobin levels and lowers blood cholesterol. It has a mild laxative effect.
Asparagus
Has a neutral taste, contains 20 kcal. Normalizes peristalsis, is rich in folic acid (suitable for women in position or planning a child), cleanses the kidneys. It contains asparagine, a compound that has a vasodilating effect. Good for the skin and hair, increases libido.
Eggplant
Contains coarse fiber, which is excreted from the body, carrying waste and toxins along the way. Will burden the body by only 24 kcal. It will help in the work of the cardiovascular system due to its high potassium content. Normalizes water-salt balance.
Beet
Beets are the healthiest vegetable, containing only 43 kcal. It has a tonic effect, promotes hematopoiesis, is especially useful for anemia and leukemia. Reduces blood pressure.
Attention! Do not drink freshly squeezed beet juice (fraught with vasospasm). After squeezing, the juice is removed for several hours in the refrigerator.
Broccoli
It has a high content of vitamin C, calorie content - 28 kcal, is rich in indigestible fiber (cleans the intestines). Increases the strength of the walls of blood vessels thanks to potassium. In its raw form it acts as a good prevention of cancer due to the contained sulforaphane. Vegetarians love this product for its protein, which is close in composition to meat or egg.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains 28 kcal, it is considered a dietary dish - it is allowed for gastritis and ulcers. It has a beneficial effect on the intestines, cardiovascular system, skin and hair condition. Slows down the aging process. Pumpkin juice is involved in hematopoiesis, and seeds are an effective remedy against helminths.
Cabbage
The usual white cabbage is a great snack or addition to the main course. With only 27 kcal, it has an anti-inflammatory effect, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. It contains a rare vitamin U - it heals ulcers, erosion of the stomach and duodenum. Rich in folic acid.
Carrot
Contains 32 kcal and a vital element - carotene. Cleans from harmful toxins, prevents visual impairment. Contains B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus. Satisfies the need for sweets due to the contained glucose. If in the process of intense mental activity you want something sweet, eat carrots (+ good for the eyes).
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains a lot of protein, coarse dietary fiber, daily intake of vitamin C, and all this at 30 kcal. Due to the choleretic effect, it is indispensable when taking antibiotics. Contains vitamins B, C, K, PP and U (participates in the formation of enzymes).
Lemon
Improves bowel function, gives a boost of vivacity and helps with colds thanks to vitamin C, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory action. It has only 16 kcal. Eliminates itchy skin and promotes weight loss by reducing appetite. It stimulates the nervous system with a slight stimulating effect.
Lime
Contains 16 kcal. Enrich with vitamins C, B, A, potassium, iron, phosphorus, calcium. Thanks to the last two trace elements, it helps with bleeding gums and prevents tooth decay. Pectin removes harmful substances from the body. It has a calming effect, improves mood.
Spinach
A pineapple
A beautiful, tasty product contains only 49 kcal. It contains bromelain - it promotes the breakdown of animal proteins, so it is worth adding pineapple to the meat feast. Vitamin C, contained in pineapple, covers ¾ of the daily requirement for ascorbic acid. Thanks to manganese and calcium, it helps to strengthen and restore bone tissue.
Celery
100 g of celery contains 12 kcal, a lot of sodium, potassium, vitamin A, fiber. Reduces high blood pressure by helping to relax the muscle tissue in the artery walls and improve blood flow. Possesses bactericidal properties, prevents the processes of putrefaction in the intestines, improves peristalsis.
Chilli
Spicy food is good for losing weight (if there are no stomach problems). It is eaten in moderation due to its pungent taste. Chili peppers contain 40 calories and capsaicin, a fat-burning substance. It also stimulates the production of endorphins, helping to cope with the decline in mood.
Reduces the risk of poisoning. When cooking or consuming food with red chili, you should not touch your face with your hands - there is a high risk of burning the delicate integuments (especially you should take care of the mucous membranes of the eyes).
Cucumber
Just 15 kcal and 95% water increase the feeling of fullness, which is why cucumber salads are so popular in the summer in addition to the main dish. They help not to transfer, enrich the body with vitamins K and C. They contain silicon, which is used for the construction of connective tissue in the ligaments and muscles.
Cranberry
This berry has only 26 kcal. It has an anti-carious, cleansing, strengthening effect. It is indicated for cystitis, slows down the development of atherosclerosis. Reduces weight and blood sugar. Due to its antiseptic and antiviral properties, cranberries are used to prevent colds.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains 29 kcal, fiber, essential oils, phytoncides, vitamin C. Reduces the risk of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels, increases the acidity of the stomach. Raises vitality and mood.
Zucchini
Contains 16 kcal, rich in vitamins A, C, B and carotene, easy to digest. A recognized dietary product, suitable for people with gastritis or stomach ulcers. Provides the body with potassium, phosphorus, calcium.
Conclusion
Losing weight only on foods with negative calories will not work. If consumed in large quantities, it is quite possible to get indigestion. They are good in addition to heavier foods (meat, fish) or on fasting days. They contain many vitamins and other nutrients, adding lightness and benefits to the daily diet.
