Happy Monday everyone! A question that pops up quite often is “What food should I eat when I am dieting?” More often than not, people are consuming foods that are higher in calories and just don’t keep them full for that long. This list of foods will help pack a punch with nutrients, increase the volume of your meals and help you feel more satisfied!
#1: Black Rice
Everyone loves rice. Most folks are gaga for the white stuff, but many are turning to brown rice. If you want to trim more calories and cram in some more fiber and antioxidants, go even darker. With black rice, your main and side dishes will get a boost in needed nutrients while stripping out calories.
#2: Carrots
There are few foods as dense and filling as carrots that offer as many nutrients. Pairing carrots with a source of healthy fats such as avocado or hummus can help keep you nice and full! Additional perks include the fact that they’re great cooked or raw and have plenty of vitamin A.
#3: Asparagus
Toss it on a salad, get it fresh off the grill, or steam it up on the stovetop. Asparagus has a number of nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamin A, C and K. It is a great side for your meals that can be
#4: Arugula
It’s green, has something of a peppery kick, and rings in at 4 calories per cup. Yes, you read right—4 calories. Versatile enough to go wherever green, leafy veggies belong, arugula adds flavor without adding fat, cholesterol, or calories to your salads, soups and beyond!
#5: Broccoli
What is it about green stuff that makes it so low in calories? Whatever it is, broccoli meets the criteria for being one of the top 10 low-calorie foods. Broccoli seems to have some of the greatest benefits of containing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that strengthen and protect your body from a variety of dangerous and deadly diseases.
#6: Mushrooms
Want to amp up that salad even more? Better grab a handful of mushrooms! They help add some size to your meal and don’t forget that you’ll also get a nice pile of potassium, antioxidants, and various B vitamins. Worn out on salad? Feel free to use mushrooms with other foods and enjoy their versatile abilities.
#7: Tomatoes
Tired of salad talk? Then don’t use that tomato in a salad. Instead, grab a knife, slice up a
tomato, and eat it like an apple. When you finish off your medium-sized tomato, it’s okay to feel good about yourself, because you chowed down on vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and an antioxidant called lycopene.
#8: Broth
Rounding out the list of top 10 low-cal foods is good ol’ broth. Bone broth specifically is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and other trace minerals. Chop up some carrots, black rice, broccoli, and mushrooms, and you just made a fantastic soup with just a few more calories than ingredients.
Try replacing your usual food with one of the 8 above! These foods are all on the low end when it comes to calories and each one packs a punch with nutrients. All of these foods listed above can help increase the size of your meals without derailing you from reaching your goals.
