Essay About Zero Calorie Shopping List

Have I Caught Your Attention?

Good! BUSTED: ‘Zero calorie’ foods are infamously labelled as ‘negative calorie’ foods, however, they are correctly defined as having a minimal not a negative or a zero calorie count. It is more accurately accepted that the energy expended by eating these foods, lessens their caloric value, making them valuable low calorie ingredients if you want to feel full without denting your daily calorie intake. You’re probably eating a few of these already!

The truth is, you won’t burn fat by eating excessive amounts of these foods. Only 5 to 10 percent of your daily energy expenditure is used for digestive processes. There is simply no scientific evidence that the calories expended during the digestive process could exceed the amount of calories contributed by the food eaten – grapefruit often cited as a popular example. Grapefruit even has a diet named after it!

So Who’s Been Guilty Of Spreading These Diet Fads?

Abs are cooked in the kitchen and built in the gym! Be good to your body and follow a balanced, nutritious lifestyle or face the consequences of long-term damage from extreme diets. The truth is, there is no quick fix – only consistently eating well and exercising often will give you lasting results.

Add ‘Em to Your Next Shopping List

Per 100g, these fruits and vegetables are below 50 calories.

Fruits to include:

Blueberries
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Honeydew
Lemons
Limes
Mango
Oranges
Papaya
Peaches
Pineapple
Raspberries
Strawberries
Tangerines
Watermelon.

Vegetables to include;

Asparagus
Bean sprouts
Brussels sprouts
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumbers
Leeks
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Chilli Peppers
Peppers
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Spring Onions
Tomatoes
Turnips
Onions

Per 1tsp (2.3g), these fresh or dried herbs and spices are below 10 calories;

Fresh or dried herbs and spices to include:

Anise seed
Cayenne pepper
Cinnamon
Cloves
Chia seeds
Coriander/Cilantro
Cumin
Dill
Fennel seeds
Flax seeds
Garlic
Ginger
Ground Pepper
Mustard seeds
Parsley

Benefits:

Boost the metabolism
Great source of dietary fiber
Super nutritious
Detoxifying
Natural anti-inflammatory properties
Natural diuretic properties
Healthy carbohydrate source