While there is no evidence to support that negative calorie foods burn more calories than they provide, foods that are already low in calories may actually provide fewer calories than expected. This is because your body uses energy to digest them.
1. Apple: Apples are highly nutritious and one of the most popular fruits in the world. One cup of apple slices has 57 calories three grams of fiber.
2. Arugula: One half cup (10gm) of arugula has only three calories -
3. Asparagus: One cup of asparagus has only 27 calories and is rich in vitamin K and folate.
4. Broccoli: It’s a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables and may help fight cancer. One cup of it has 31 calories .
5. Celery: Celery has a high water content, making it naturally low in calories. There’re only 18 calories in one cup (110gm) of chopped celery.
6. Cucumbers: Since cucumbers are mostly water, they’re very low in calories. One half cup (52gm) only has 8 calories.
7. Grapefruit: Certain compounds in grapefruit may decrease cholesterol levels and increase metabolism. There’re 52 calories in half a grapefruit.
8. Iceberg lettuce: They’re rich in vitamin K and A. One cup (72gm) has only 10 calories
9. Watermelon: It is very hrdrating fruit. Watermelon contains some of almost every nutrient and a high amount of vitamin C. There’re 46 calories in one cup of diced watermelon.
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