If you’re calorie counter like me, then you’ve probably figured out a few things about calories and food. The primary one being that not all calories are created equal. Sure you can eat that bag of M&M’s but in 30 minutes your blood sugar will spike, you’ll be craving more and more and so the vicious cycle of sugar highs and lows begins as does the overeating. Just because you’re counting calories doesn’t mean swapping the bad stuff and skimping on the good. You still need to eat healthy, well-balanced and nutritious meals even when you’re counting calories and trying to lose weight. Our bodies do not operate properly when they’re not being fueled with good food and the chances for weight loss diminish and long-term maintenance if we’re on a low calorie diet consisted of junk. Remember weight loss is about changing your relationship with food , making healthy habits and changing for life. Once you discover what your healthy is, you’ll be well on your way. Today I share with you 20 foods under 50 calories. All healthy, whole foods that are naturally low in calories and delicious too!
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Arugula – 40 calories per cup
Asparagus – 27 calories per cup
Broccoli – 31 calories per cup
Broth – 10 calories per cup
Brussels Sprouts – 38 calories per cup
Lettuce – 5 calories per cup
Cauliflower – 30 calories per cup
Black Coffee – 0 calories
Mushrooms – 15 calories per cup
Tomatoes – 22 calories per medium tomato
Zucchini – 20 calories per cup
Spinach – 7 calories per cup
Green Bell Pepper – 18 calories per cup
Egg White – 25 calories for 1 large
Tea – 0 calories
Celery – 16 calories per cup
Berries – 25-30 calories per 1/2 cup
Carrots – 22 calories per 1/2 cup
Salsa – 5-10 calories per tablespoon
Parmesan – 21 calories per tablespoon
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What’s your favorite low calorie food?
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Thanks for the awesome round up! I will def be getting in more of these foods! I love you can eat a lot of veggies for only a little calories!!!
Isn’t that great? I don’t think many realize that which is why I wrote it.
No lie, I can hose a bag of carrots like no one’s business. I even got slight carrotemia one time and started to turn orange!
Haha I remember that happening to my Mom years ago when she was on a carrot diet. Don’t even ask.
So many good ones, and love my spinach 🙂 Also great how parmesan provides so much flavor without overwhelming the dish with fat.
You get a lot of bang for your buck with spinach for sure!
Awesome collection! Thanks for sharing, it’s always good to know what I can add to a meal for extra nutrients/filling food/tastiness without adding too many calories!
You can definitely eat a lot more when you’re plates full of veggies!
I don’t count calories, but it’s nice to see the calorie count for the above items. Now what about the slice (or three) of pizza I’m about to consume tonight from Pizza Hut? Haha 😛
Girl you are blessed to be naturally thin. I can’t eat pizza unless it’s gluten free now. 🙁
I live for Brussels Sprouts… I find myself snacking on them when I’m bored… it’s weird but they’re so delicious !! 🙂
Same here Jamie! I could eat roasted and charted Brussels sprouts for every meal. Natures candy!
I’ve decided veggie calories basically don’t count. I could eat zucchini all day every day! 🙂
I’ve come to that conclusion as well. I generally know if I’m eating a lot of veggies I don’t need to worry us out calories.
I like ALL the veggies, Megan. Except peas. I don’t like peas. 🙂
You know what Ashley? I didn’t like peas until last month. I’m holding out that maybe one day you will too!
This is quite the encouraging list! I’ll definitely be back to reference this. Great post!
Thanks girl! I’ll be referencing your fashion because you always look gorgeous!
I never count the calories in veggies or coffee because I consume exorbitantly huge amounts at each meal–lol. If I did–I have a feeling they’d be in the thousands–lol. I literally have salads the size of my head for each meal. The only veggies that I count calories for are starchy ones like–potatoes, squash, etc.. That’s why I”m always bloated. 🙂
I hope you’re doing well!
XOXO
And PS: I sent you an email–I hope you received it.
I saw your email and thank you for sending it. It’s been a better week, just been super busy with insurance, lawyers, etc. Seriously I haven’t even been able to get very much rest. Health Care is crazy!
I love blueberries. They are my go to snack at work. It satisfies my sweet tooth and I don’t feel guilty! 🙂
I love bluebs. Who am I kidding? Anything with the word “berry” in it I love!