Negative foods are foods that supposedly take more energy to digest than they contain in calories, resulting in a net loss. The idea is that you can lose weight by consuming a lot of these negative-calorie foods, such as celery, cucumbers, and other low-calorie vegetables.
There have yet to be any reputable scientific studies on negative-calorie foods that prove foods have this effect, however. While these vegetables might not necessarily result in more calories burned than consumed, they are pretty close to it and certainly part of a healthy diet no matter how you look at it. You really can’t overdo it on broccoli or celery!
Here are a few low-calorie foods to include in your diet (and who knows, they just might be “negative”!):
Celery (6 calories per stalk)
Cucumber
Citrus Fruits
Apples
Kelp (only 6 calories per 4-ounce serving)
Spinach
Asparagus
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Leafy Greens
Strawberries
Peppers
Mushrooms
Turnip
Squash
Green Beans
Cabbage
Raspberries
For healthy weight loss, and an overall healthy diet, start adding these nutrient-rich foods today!
