Negative calorie FOODS! For those of you not aware. :)

tammietifanie

bump Thank you for sharing!!!

Thomasm198

That article states "While there is no scientific evidence that this is true, it is theoretically possible that this phenomenon can exist. " It then provides a link to this Mayo Clinic page:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/negative-calorie-foods/AN02040

Which states:

Here's the reality. Throughout the day, about 10 percent of your total energy expenditure goes to digest and store the nutrients in the food you eat. Foods that contain few calories, such as celery, require a relatively large amount of energy to digest compared with the amount of calories they provide. That means it's theoretically possible to have a negative calorie food, but there are no reputable scientific studies to prove that certain foods are negative calorie or that they aid in weight loss.

The bottom line: Many of the foods touted as negative calorie foods are vegetables and fruits that can aid in losing weight as part of an overall healthy diet plan. But they're probably not negative calorie and they're not a magic bullet for weight loss. In addition, following extreme diets that promote eating only a few foods can cause you to miss out on important nutrients. The key to successful weight loss is adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Quoting to make sure this is seen.

Balletsax

Do they have negative calorie stuffed crust pizza?

Stick some celery on it, it'll be reet

Only if eaten after midnight- calories don't count from midnight to 5 a.m.

s_waser

Just my two cents worth:

If a food is a negative calorie food, then when its logged (err, on nutritional labels even), why does it have a positive number? Essentially, if I go over my calories, I could offset this by eating tons of "non calorie foods" to fix it? Err, nope. Sorry.

The thought is nice ... but this is why even people who do weight watchers (and eat endless amounts of said negative calorie foods -- fruit and veggies) can still manage to not lose weight.

Irregardless of the articles I read, I still am not a believer in it.

I was a member of weight watchers for 4 months before joining mfp and I didn't lose weight because of the negative caloried foods! I ate lots of fruit and vegetables. I had no idea how much natural sugar can be found in certain fruits and veggies. I sabotoged myself by eating that way!! No such thing as a negative food!

bcattoes

That article states "While there is no scientific evidence that this is true, it is theoretically possible that this phenomenon can exist. " It then provides a link to this Mayo Clinic page:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/negative-calorie-foods/AN02040

Which states:

Here's the reality. Throughout the day, about 10 percent of your total energy expenditure goes to digest and store the nutrients in the food you eat. Foods that contain few calories, such as celery, require a relatively large amount of energy to digest compared with the amount of calories they provide. That means it's theoretically possible to have a negative calorie food, but there are no reputable scientific studies to prove that certain foods are negative calorie or that they aid in weight loss.

The bottom line: Many of the foods touted as negative calorie foods are vegetables and fruits that can aid in losing weight as part of an overall healthy diet plan. But they're probably not negative calorie and they're not a magic bullet for weight loss. In addition, following extreme diets that promote eating only a few foods can cause you to miss out on important nutrients. The key to successful weight loss is adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Quoting because it's important to not spread misinformation. You eat, you put the calories in, you inherently burn calories during the digestion process, but that's already part of your BMR.

So... which did you think was misinformation? The OP's article which stated a theory and said there was no evidence to back it up. Or the Mayo Clinic's article which basically said the same thing?

s_waser

I forgot to say that I agree with this "quote"

UponThisRock

If I ate enough celery, would I disappear?

thelovelyLIZ

I'm always skeptical about "negative calorie foods". I've always been under the impression that the amount of calories exerted to break down the food is pretty minimal. I would rather just count the 30 calories in my broccoli and be done with it.

anubis609

If I have negative thoughts about negative calorie foods, doesn't that make it positive?

CaptainGordo

Quoting because it's important to not spread misinformation. You eat, you put the calories in, you inherently burn calories during the digestion process, but that's already part of your BMR.

So... which did you think was misinformation? The OP's article which stated a theory and said there was no evidence to back it up. Or the Mayo Clinic's article which basically said the same thing?

Good gravy. Really? Was their comment not sufficient?

bcraig26

My two favorite sentences form the website:

"While there is no scientific evidence that this is true, it is theoretically possible that this phenomenon can exist."

"If you believe this theory, then you can consume these foods without feeling guilty."

c'mon man!

LilMissFoodie

I actually agree that negative calorie foods (ie foods that take more calories to digest than they contain) but it doesn't actually affect you at all if you are counting calories since the goals already include calories for usual bodily processes such as digestion, therefore you would still log the calories.

anythingispossible83

thanks

CaWaterBug8

If I have negative thoughts about negative calorie foods, doesn't that make it positive?

Well, two negatives do make a right. Just drink some chemical H2O with it and you should be fine.

Mios3

Just read this article and I am wondering if anyone has really cooked dandelions, and how did they turn out?

AnitaMcKenna

I read this post with my fingers and toes crossed that it might be true.... :sad:

Am pleased to see some great humour here though - well done guys :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

mallorybriann

If I have negative thoughts about negative calorie foods, doesn't that make it positive?

CaptainGordo

Just read this article and I am wondering if anyone has really cooked dandelions, and how did they turn out?

I've had them raw in salad and cooked with other veggies. Not bad.

k2quiere

If you close your eyes while eating something, it becomes a negative calorie food.

All food is negative calories on my birthday...At least that's my theory. Maybe I should publish it on the Internet.

BrettPGH

My two favorite sentences form the website:

"While there is no scientific evidence that this is true, it is theoretically possible that this phenomenon can exist."

"If you believe this theory, then you can consume these foods without feeling guilty."

And if my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle.

I love that so many of you are skeptical. It's important. There is a metric ton of bad health advice out there. Trust reputable sources only. And if anyone tells you "But Dr. Oz says..." just smack them in the mouth.

JasonSwetland

How about anti-calories? From a matter/anti-matter generator?

Jorra

How about anti-calories? From a matter/anti-matter generator?

When anti-calories come in contact with calories they are annihilated. Win-win situation. Just eat equal amounts of calories and anti-calories and you'll have a net of zero.

Mios3

Just read this article and I am wondering if anyone has really cooked dandelions, and how did they turn out?

I've had them raw in salad and cooked with other veggies. Not bad.

So do you eat the actual flower or the stem? The recipes I found say the "green"...

tapp52000

I am tired of this myth floating around! Its not true!!! No such thing as negative calorie foods!!! Learn to use the internet folks!! wikis can be altered by almost anyone and are not deemed quotable sources!! OMG...people are dumb!

Calling people dumb is not allowed in the forums. A more apt description would be that people are struggling and/or desperate.

I believe that calling an INDIVIDUAL person dumb would be against forum rules, however making a general opinionated statement that PEOPLE (in general) are dumb is not only completley allowed but should be encouraged. Enough with censorship!!! Bring back our right to free speech!!

(Completley off subject I know but had to get my two cents in. We still need police to police the police.)

LilMissFoodie

If you close your eyes while eating something, it becomes a negative calorie food.

All food is negative calories on my birthday...At least that's my theory. Maybe I should publish it on the Internet.

Nah, write a book - more money. Don't forget to blame the government somehow

kbeller88

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kleavitt1992

Bump for later

joyfulnoise100

Do they have negative calorie stuffed crust pizza?

Wouldn't that be awesome!!

CaptainGordo

Also, these guys ate negative calories...

CaptainGordo

Just read this article and I am wondering if anyone has really cooked dandelions, and how did they turn out?

I've had them raw in salad and cooked with other veggies. Not bad.

So do you eat the actual flower or the stem? The recipes I found say the "green"...

The green -- the leaves.