17 Low Calorie Foods You Can Eat At Any Time and In Any Quantity

By Andrew Alpin, 1 May 2018

You are on a diet and want to lose weight fast, but there is a slight problem, you seem to be hungry all the time. Opening the fridge or even strolling out with friends might mean a landmine of foodie temptations. We are not even talking about tasty snacks here which would be a complete deal breaker for any diet. So what do you do about those hunger pangs? While everyone else is munching on food around you which you want to eat! Well do not worry as here is a list of food items which are tasty, healthy and the best part you can eat them as much as you want without gaining weight! Period!

1 Celery

Celery is the healthiest and crunchiest salad item which can be eaten as much as you want as it is 95% water! It has 35% of Vitamin K, but eat it when it is fresh as it tends to lose all its vitality within 5 days of cutting.

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2Arugula

The smartest way to slim down is to eat Arugula as much as you can. It actually helps you get slimmer faster without any side effects. 2 cups of arugula contain only 10 kcal. You can make a mean salad with just adding white cheese and olive oil and a bit of seasoning into it. Snack on it all day long. 

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3Egg whites

Yes, 17kcal in one egg. People who are following the strictest of diets are also advised to eat egg whites. You can make a tasty and healthy omelette with the egg whites and ripe tomatoes and just snack away. Just avoid too much frying oil. 

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4Salad

Well, there are many different types of salad in the world, but if you are salad is packed with Vitamin A and C, we think you are on the right track. Salads are usually without calories and rich in Folic Acid and iron. So even if you binge eat the tasty salad it won’t add to your waistline. Depending on its type there are usually 10-20kcal in one serving. 

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5Cucumbers

A fresh, crunchy cucumber reminds you of summer and is irresistible. The best part is they are amazing for your health because it has same amount of water content as celery. It also contains Beta Carotene, which is great for healthy eyesight. Try to eat them with the peels on. 

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6Cauliflower

With just 25 kcal in each portion, we can safely say cauliflower is the healthiest veggie around. The versatility of the vegetable is even more impressive as it can be stir-fried, made into a salad or a veggie smoothie. It has a good amount of Vitamin C and K. It is most nutritious when eaten raw but that’s for not the faint-hearted. 

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7Tomatoes

Well, ripe, red tomatoes are tempting to eat just like that anyways but it’s also good to know that they are a mine pit of nutrients such a lycopene, vitamin A, C and B2. Tomatoes are practically without calories but are rich in Folic acid, Fiber, Chromium and potassium which are crucial for our health. 

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8Broccoli

A diet of broccoli is like a holy grail for all who want to be slim and thin. With just 31kcal in each portion, it’s practically free of calories. Moreover, it’s widely known that almost 20% of our daily fibre requirements along with the Vitamins such as A, C, E and K can come from this vegetable alone. 

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9Popcorn

Well, this world-famous movie time snack is actually harmless in its original form. It only contains air pops which can never harm your body. So keep watching your favorite movie with a bucket full of non-buttered and non cheesed popcorn and forget about getting fat. 

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10Kale

Kale is an edible, tasty seaweed, rich of iodine and almost devoid of calories. But try eating kale by itself as much as possible and do not club it with rice to make sushi. Rice has a high glycemic index and hinders weight loss.

11Sugar snap peas

A cup of sugar snap peas just has 35kcal which is very low. It is also rich in fibre and protein so much on it as an evening snack without any guilt of getting fat ever. 

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12Grapefruit

Grapefruit not only looks good and appetizing but they taste heavenly too. Furthermore, it can stabilize blood sugar levels. With just 50ckal they pose no threat to weight gain as such, plus grapefruit is full of Vitamin C and actually help in burning fat around your body!

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13Melon

Summertime means cooling sweet melons. It’s wonderful in so many ways we do not where to begin. It just has 55 kcal per portion so no fear for weight gain here at all. Moreover, it has a daily value of Vitamin A and C, which is almost half the recommended daily intake. So much on sweet, cool melons as much as you want with no hesitation. 

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14Strawberries

Surprisingly this decadent fruit which is synonymous with rich desserts actually contains just 50kcal in its raw form. In fact, it would be a surprise for many that this fruit is active in weight loss! Strawberries are rich in potassium and fibre an also have anti-inflammatory effects. Hard to believe. But it’s true. 

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15Blackberries

Again we come across another decadent berry which is famously used in tarts and desserts. Blackberries are as rich as strawberries and you’ll be surprised to know that this fruit contains just 62kcal in its raw form. Also it is full of antioxidants and vitamin C. Blackberries as in all dark berries contains an ingredient called C3G which drives nutrients away from fat and diverts them to muscles for nourishment. A great way for muscle energy. We are Even if you are on a strict diet the low calorific content poses no threat of any weight gain. 

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16Oranges

Oranges are no doubt a delicious and tempting fruit. It’s not only good looking, but great in taste as well. Although we all know that it is rich in Vitamin C, the white pith actually contains a lot of fiber. Oranges reduce blood cholesterol all thanks to the white pith, so next time do not make the mistake of peeling off the pith and discarding it.

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17Blueberries

Here comes another decadent, rich berry famous for its taste and richness when put in cakes and pies. But in reality blueberries have just 85kcal in its raw form. Therefore a whole cup of blueberries won’t make you fat but help you have balanced diet instead. Not to mention it has more anti-oxidants than any other fruits that we know. 

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