5 Delicious Negative Calorie Diet Recipes

by dualFIT

Low calorie diet, high calorie diet…you’ve heard about those two. But what about a negative calorie diet?

All foods contain calories. Everything contains some sort of energy to provide our body with. That is the whole reason behind food! We use it for energy. Following a low calorie diet is a great way to lose weight while consuming a diet high in calories is good for gaining weight. A negative calorie diet is one that is used for weight loss. 

What are negative calorie foods?

 

Negative calorie foods aren’t foods that contain zero calories. Like said before, all foods contain calories. The secret behind negative calorie foods is that it takes the body more energy to digest that food than the calories it contains. So you burn more calories just by eating. Sounds strange, right? Well it’s perfect!

 

A lot of diets tell you to cut back on eating and although this may be true with some foods, there are some foods that you should eat a lot of in order for the negative calorie diet to work. 

 

Negative calorie foods are typically high in fiber because it takes the body longer to digest. The longer digestion takes place, the more energy your body is using, and the more fat you are burning. Does it make sense now? 

 

A List of Negative Calorie Foods

 

• Watermelon
• Strawberries
• Tangerines
• Pineapples
• Grapefruits
• Apples
• Cantaloupes
• Peaches
• Raspberries
• Blueberries

• Papaya
• Carrots
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• Lettuce
• Endive
• Onions
• Asparagus
• Green Beans

All of these foods are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to keep your digestive system going and your body burning fat. Want to try a negative calorie diet? Give these 5 delicious negative calorie food diet recipes a try!

 

Asparagus Salad

• 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons Braggs amino acids
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup lettuce
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Shave asparagus into long thing strands using a peeler. Soak the asparagus in a large bowl filled with ice water for 60 minutes. Drain well and dry. In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the other ingredients. Whisk together and pour over the asparagus. Toss well and arrange the asparagus over the lettuce. Enjoy!

Apples and Cinnamon

• 1 apple
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon stevia

Peel, slice, and core the apple. Mix cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle over the apple slices. Enjoy!

Cold Green Bean Salad

• 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 1/4 cup fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

Combine water, salt and vinegar in a large pot and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, add garlic and green beans. Pour the water/vinegar mixture over the green beans and refrigerate over night.

 

Roasted Carrots

• 6 carrots, washed, peeled, cut into chips
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

In a small bowl, combine all the spices and mix well. Coat the carrots with the spice mixture. Roast the carrots at 400 degrees on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes or until the edges are crispy.

Cucumber Salad

• 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced very thin
• 1 small onion, sliced very thin
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Pour oil and vinegar into a container and shake well so they mix. Pour that over the cucumbers and onions. Add salt and pepper. Refrigerate overnight.

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