Negative Calorie Foods

sazroy
sazroy Posts: 262 Member
edited December 17 in Food and Nutrition
Been looking into the food plan they give overweight patients to help them lose weight before surgery. It mainly consists of soups etc that burn more calories digesting the food then the actual food itself. So ultimately you'll lose weight but you're still eating.
Anybody know of some goods recipes to follow?
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  • iqnas
    iqnas Posts: 445 Member
    I've heard that negative calorie foods DON'T exist, but I'd like to know some more about this topic as well.
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    bump
  • akjmart2002
    akjmart2002 Posts: 263 Member
    Hate to break it to you, but there are no "negative calorie" foods.

    http://caloriecount.about.com/negative-calories-myth-explained-b349703
  • BBoros
    BBoros Posts: 67 Member
    I would like to know this myself.
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    Your body needs calories to live. Are you planning on eating only negative calorie foods? Be careful. If you just want some foods to supplement your daily diet which will allow you to eat a bit more, I think this would include celery and carrots and things like that.
  • Ribena145
    Ribena145 Posts: 201 Member
    Hate to break it to you, but there are no "negative calorie" foods.

    http://caloriecount.about.com/negative-calories-myth-explained-b349703

    thank you....
  • krypt5
    krypt5 Posts: 243 Member
    Hate to break it to you, but there are no "negative calorie" foods.

    http://caloriecount.about.com/negative-calories-myth-explained-b349703
    +1
  • Nikiki
    Nikiki Posts: 993
    the water in Mexico?
  • kayemme
    kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
    "negative calorie" is a bit of a misnomer, but what you probably mean are high-fiber foods, some of which take the body more energy to burn than they have in the first place, e.g. celery.

    your body needs calories and all food has calories.

    healthy, whole soups are a great way to get your metabolism working, though, so eat as much unprocessed food as possible.
  • DataBased
    DataBased Posts: 513 Member
    ...burn more calories digesting the food then the actual food itself...
    What you're talking about is eating under your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate). Not recommended... Have you read up on what BMR is, and TDEE? If you keep your calorie count above BMR and below TDEE, you'll lose weight - it's that simple.
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
    Been looking into the food plan they give overweight patients to help them lose weight before surgery. It mainly consists of soups etc that burn more calories digesting the food then the actual food itself. So ultimately you'll lose weight but you're still eating.
    Anybody know of some goods recipes to follow?

    You are very near your goal weight so rather than an extreme lowering of your calories, consider upping your calories so they are only alttle below your TDEE and lifting heavy. If you look at top bikini model workouts they usually lift heavy. The small deficit will mean the weight loss is slower but you will lose less lean muscle mass and won't end up with the skinny fat look. Also you will feel great when you are fueling your body with enough calories especially if its with nutrient dense food.

    Some info here - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less
  • sazroy
    sazroy Posts: 262 Member
    Hate to break it to you, but there are no "negative calorie" foods.

    http://caloriecount.about.com/negative-calories-myth-explained-b349703
    +1

    It's just what they're called. They do exist. Eg. An apple is 98 cals but it may take 150 cals to eat and digest the apple.
  • sazroy
    sazroy Posts: 262 Member
    Been looking into the food plan they give overweight patients to help them lose weight before surgery. It mainly consists of soups etc that burn more calories digesting the food then the actual food itself. So ultimately you'll lose weight but you're still eating.
    Anybody know of some goods recipes to follow?

    You are very near your goal weight so rather than an extreme lowering of your calories, consider upping your calories so they are only alttle below your TDEE and lifting heavy. If you look at top bikini model workouts they usually lift heavy. The small deficit will mean the weight loss is slower but you will lose less lean muscle mass and won't end up with the skinny fat look. Also you will feel great when you are fueling your body with enough calories especially if its with nutrient dense food.

    Some info here - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less

    I still have 20kgs to lose (44lbs). I'm currently on 1500 cals, had been on 1200. Lost a kilo but feeling bloated and sluggish eating this much food.
    I intend to have a high protein breakfast and a chicken and vegetable type stirfry for dinners but was thinking for lunches and snacks the "negative calorie" food plan would benefit. Especially for days I just can't bring myself to exercise.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    There is no such thing as a negative calorie food. Not even celery.
  • sazroy
    sazroy Posts: 262 Member
    ...burn more calories digesting the food then the actual food itself...
    What you're talking about is eating under your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate). Not recommended... Have you read up on what BMR is, and TDEE? If you keep your calorie count above BMR and below TDEE, you'll lose weight - it's that simple.

    I've been doing that and I've plateaued. That's why I was looking into this. It's actually a plan recommended by doctors for overweight patients.
  • sazroy
    sazroy Posts: 262 Member
    Your body needs calories to live. Are you planning on eating only negative calorie foods? Be careful. If you just want some foods to supplement your daily diet which will allow you to eat a bit more, I think this would include celery and carrots and things like that.

    No no! I was intending to have like a high protein breakfast, and stirfrys for dinner, this was more of a lunch/snacks plan.
  • sarahdee2007
    sarahdee2007 Posts: 257
    the water in Mexico?

    Ba haha! That'll do the trick!
  • sazroy
    sazroy Posts: 262 Member
    "negative calorie" is a bit of a misnomer, but what you probably mean are high-fiber foods, some of which take the body more energy to burn than they have in the first place, e.g. celery.

    your body needs calories and all food has calories.

    healthy, whole soups are a great way to get your metabolism working, though, so eat as much unprocessed food as possible.


    THANK YOU! Probably the only person here who knows what I meant by it.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Hate to break it to you, but there are no "negative calorie" foods.

    http://caloriecount.about.com/negative-calories-myth-explained-b349703
    +1

    It's just what they're called. They do exist. Eg. An apple is 98 cals but it may take 150 cals to eat and digest the apple.

    If it's suspeneded above a stairmaster and your hands are tied behind your back.... Maybe
  • avaloneternal
    avaloneternal Posts: 216
    the water in Mexico?

    Hahahaha, love it.
  • chuckyp
    chuckyp Posts: 693 Member
    Crab legs. Takes an hour of work to get a tablespoon of meat out of the damn things. :)
  • sazroy
    sazroy Posts: 262 Member
    Hate to break it to you, but there are no "negative calorie" foods.

    http://caloriecount.about.com/negative-calories-myth-explained-b349703
    +1

    It's just what they're called. They do exist. Eg. An apple is 98 cals but it may take 150 cals to eat and digest the apple.

    If it's suspeneded above a stairmaster and your hands are tied behind your back.... Maybe

    I'm not being stupid so stop talking to me like I am. It's a eating plan recommended by doctors for overweight patients.
  • airlily
    airlily Posts: 212 Member
    the water in Mexico?

    XD My little brother had first hand experience with this! Hehe!
  • airlily
    airlily Posts: 212 Member
    I'm not being stupid so stop talking to me like I am. It's a eating plan recommended by doctors for overweight patients.

    Well, at Kaiser, my doctor gave me this list of foods that have something called "Negative Net Calories:"

    Apple, Asparagus, Beet Root, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Cranberry, Cucumber, Garden cress, Garlic, Grapefruit, Green Beans, Honeydew, Hot Chili, Lemon/Lime, Lettuce, Mango, Onion, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pineapple, Radish, Raspberry, Spinach, Strawberry, Tangerine, Tomato, Turnip, Turnip, Watermelon.

    I don't know if it works, but they are yummy to eat, anyway, so meh. :D
  • sazroy
    sazroy Posts: 262 Member
    I'm not being stupid so stop talking to me like I am. It's a eating plan recommended by doctors for overweight patients.

    Well, at Kaiser, my doctor gave me this list of foods that have something called "Negative Net Calories:"

    Apple, Asparagus, Beet Root, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Cranberry, Cucumber, Garden cress, Garlic, Grapefruit, Green Beans, Honeydew, Hot Chili, Lemon/Lime, Lettuce, Mango, Onion, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pineapple, Radish, Raspberry, Spinach, Strawberry, Tangerine, Tomato, Turnip, Turnip, Watermelon.

    I don't know if it works, but they are yummy to eat, anyway, so meh. :D

    Thank you airlily, this is what I was implying. Some of these I already knew of and some I've never tried before so thank you.
  • airlily
    airlily Posts: 212 Member
    Thank you airlily, this is what I was implying. Some of these I already knew of and some I've never tried before so thank you.

    No problem. She also told me to look up vegetables and fruits with something called a "beta linkage." She claimed your body works harder to break that down. Maybe you can find more food by googling that term?
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    If you can find the weightwatchers free foods list, that's pretty much the same
  • sazroy
    sazroy Posts: 262 Member
    Thank you airlily, this is what I was implying. Some of these I already knew of and some I've never tried before so thank you.

    No problem. She also told me to look up vegetables and fruits with something called a "beta linkage." She claimed your body works harder to break that down. Maybe you can find more food by googling that term?

    Thanks I will, that's exactly what I was talking about when I meant it burns more calories to digest it. Thank you so much will definitely google that. I'm not aiming to eat only negative net calorie foods but include more of them in my eating plan. Thanks :)
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    http://www.weightwatchers.co.uk/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=39401&sc=3017

    Some extra ideas, and some ideas to add flavour.

    Just make sure they're not starchy vegetable choices if you want them low in calorie
  • chell1717
    chell1717 Posts: 5
    Agreed!!!:smile:
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