Everyone who follows this blog regularly knows that #ThisGirlLovesToEat. Anything that lets me eat unregulated amounts of food that I like, except kale #IHateKale, without bursting out of my jeans is something that is going to catch my attention. Sounds unlikely? I know, I doubt it too, but I’m willing to be a guinea pig!
According to scientists, you can eat as much of these 14 foods and not gain any weight due to their high water and low-starch fiber content while containing very few calories.
These foods are not high in muscle building (and fat burning) protein, but they are filled with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants.
Celery:
- 95% Water
- Contains potassium, folate, fiber, and 30% of your daily requirement of vitamin K
- Has about 6 calories per serving
- Eat when fresh – celery loses most of it’s nutritional benefits after 5-7 days
Kale:
- One of the few foods that contains an Omega 3 Fatty Acid
- 1 Cup has about 33 calories
- High in vitamins and folate
Blueberries:
- Champion in the Antioxidant world – has more than any other fruit
- 1 cup has about 85 calories
- 1 cup has 14% of the recommended daily requirement of fiber
Cucumbers:
- 96% Water
- 16 calories per serving
- Seeds and skin contain most of the Fiber and Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) which is good for your eyes
Tomatoes:
- Contain lycopene, a carotenoid, which helps fight against chronic diseases
- High in vitamins A, C, and B2, as well as folate, chromium, potassium, and fiber
- 1 medium-sized tomato has about 25 calories
Grapefruit:
- High in fiber, which stabilizes blood sugar helps you feel fuller for longer
- 1/2 a grapefruit has about 50 calories
- High in Vitamin C and folate
- Grapefruit has been found to help in weight loss, lowering cholesterol, and improving digestion
Broccoli:
- Contains an anticarcinogen known as sulforaphane
- Most nutritious when eaten raw or steamed
- Contains vitamins A, C, E, and K
- 1 serving contains 20% of your daily fiber requirement
- 1 serving has about 31 calories
Cantaloupe:
- Contains beta carotene, a form of vitamin A that promotes healthy eyes
- Contains potassium
- Contains more than 100% of your daily recommended value of vitamins A and C
- 90% Water
- 1 serving has about 55 calories
Cauliflower:
- Contains antioxidants and phytochemicals to help fight off chronic disease
- An excellent source of folate, fiber, and vitamins C and K
- Has about 25 calories per serving
Blackberries:
- Blackberries can help your brain to stay alert
- Rich in vitamin C as well as antioxidants known as bioflavonoids
- Can aid with digestion
- Tightens tissue, leading to younger-looking skin
- 1 serving has about 62 calories
Lettuce:
- Whether Romaine, Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Romain, etc.: 96% Water
- Folate, iron, and vitamins A and C
- 1 serving has 10 to 20 calories
Oranges:
- High in Vitamin C which is crucial in collagen production: oranges help keep skin free of damage and looking good
- Medium orange has about 80 calories
- You need to eat the white stuff under an orange’s skin (pith) it contains a lot of fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels
Strawberries:
- Fat-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free (healthy for the heart)
- More vitamin C in one serving of strawberries than there is in one orange
- Tons of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant
- A good source of potassium and fiber
- 1 Cup of strawberries has about 50 calories
Honeydew Melons:
- Only slightly more calories per serving than cantaloupe (64)
- Contains over half of the recommended daily value of vitamin C
- Contains over half of the recommended daily value of copper, which is crucial for healthy skin
If you are interested in more scientific details, you can read the original article on INSIDER.
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