Name a low calorie food idea and recipe

janetteluparia

Hi, no anecdotal information, just a low cal food and recipe where necessary so we can use it as a data resource. If you have questions or comments, make a new friend and ask/talk there. :-)

janetteluparia

White yam shiratake noodles
Dry fry in a hot pan to eliminate any residual water from rinsing
add veggies and broth with crushed red pepper to taste less than 30 calories for the whole bag and 1 cup of veggies steamed.

janetteluparia

Cranberries
1 bag fresh cranberries cooked in 1 cup of water (directions on bag)
Add liquid stevia to taste. Cool and enjoy for 30 calories per 1/2 cup

janetteluparia

Oat bran and cranberries
microwave 1 Tablespoon dry oat bran in 2 tablespoons water for 30 seconds
Add 1/4 cup of cranberries (see previous recipe) and microwave 20 seconds more for high fiber very low calorie breakfast

melaniecheeks

1 tablespoon oat bran? Boy that's a teeny portion!

My favourite ingredients are caviar and seaweed (dulse, or seaweed sheet/ nori). Cavair or lumpfish roe has very few calories, a nice bit of protein, and added to a scrambled egg is a real touch of luxury.