List Of Low Calorie Foods EVERYONE should know about!!

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  • vk2011
    vk2011 Posts: 4
    It is great to see that there alternatives, however all of these alternatives do not tackle the actual problem: as to why we crave those foods?

    Easily digested sugars (incl. sucrose in diet drinks and foods) give us a quick boost, rather than long lasting energy.

    After a long research into why some of just gain weight while others dont seem to get any, well here's why:

    1. Replacing easily digestible carbs (breads, flour based products) with rice can make a drastic difference on your weight loss. Has anyone wondered why Japanese women are so slim? Well, they don't eat bread or high sugar based foods because they do not crave it! It happens because they eat a small portion of rice with every meal, and by small i mean a tiny bowl of it, this also applies to breakfast.

    2. Japanese women have salads, soups, fish and meat for breakfast! This gives y
  • REET420
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  • vk2011
    vk2011 Posts: 4
    It is great to see that there alternatives, however all of these alternatives do not tackle the actual problem: as to why we crave those foods?

    Easily digested sugars (incl. sucrose in diet drinks and foods) give us a quick boost, rather than long lasting energy.

    After a long research into why some of just gain weight while others dont seem to get any, well here's why:

    1. Replacing easily digestible carbs (breads, flour based products) with rice can make a drastic difference on your weight loss. Has anyone wondered why Japanese women are so slim? Well, they don't eat bread or high sugar based foods because they do not crave it! It happens because they eat a small portion of rice with every meal, and by small i mean a tiny bowl of it, this also applies to breakfast.

    2. Japanese women have salads, soups, fish and meat for breakfast! This gives you good long lasting carbs and proteins for the day as even cornflakes however good may seem, are never enough before you will start craving snacks.

    3. Eating vegetables and fruits as close to minimal cooking as possible, will give you not only necessary vitamins but also minerals for your body to function properly.

    4. Arranging food in small portions and enjoying the view of them - "eating with your eyes" is very important, as you would want to slow down to enjoy what you are eating, and learn to appreciate the flavour of what you are eating.

    5. Last but not the least, eating until you are 80%full is vital, as we all know that being full to the top is not the most pleasant feeling that will make us immobile after good intake.

    I have been a big fan of green tea for my whole life, and even though some may say it tastes dull, the truth is it doesn't if you don't surprises your taste buds by consuming high in salt, fat and sugar foods.

    Try it and you will see the results next day, on how much easier it is to. E healthier and lighter.
  • jadeemma51
    jadeemma51 Posts: 6
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  • sugar_cube
    sugar_cube Posts: 23 Member
    thanks for sharing. I've seen the shirataki noodles in the store before/heard about them but never felt the need to buy them. I think i'll buy some to try the cookies. I eat unconsciously at sometimes/eat to eat which i'm trying to get away from so something that is only a few cals would be better.
  • n8na
    n8na Posts: 76 Member
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  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,262 Member
    I would end up with a cart full of processed food, not my thing, not to mention taste. Lots of low cal foods that are natural and nutritious.
  • ThickNThunda
    ThickNThunda Posts: 71 Member
    Thanks for the list
  • Missy8856
    Missy8856 Posts: 29
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    chocciechip Posts: 207 Member
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  • sheguay
    sheguay Posts: 14
    Thank you so much! This is great...I am going to copy and paste to a doc to print and have handy. You put a lot of work into this and I appreciate it! Have a great week.
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    jwuchef87 Posts: 110 Member
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  • sashanicole88
    sashanicole88 Posts: 180 Member
    bump! <3 thanks!
  • pinkri
    pinkri Posts: 11
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  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    A few to add! Swiss Miss makes a diet hot chocolate thats 25 cal per pack.

    Sara Lee makes 3 types of bread that are 45 per slice so 90 for 2. I have never heard of the brand that you mentioned but I've picked up the Sara Lee "45 & delightful" at several different stores (all regular grocery stores)
  • morbidbones
    morbidbones Posts: 20 Member
    this list just make me sad.

    what about protein intake, calcium, fiber ect ect?

    philadelhia cheese may have little kcals, but it's basically made of jello + some milk, has half of the protein and cacium other fresh cheeses have. will not touch this **** with 2m long stick...

    I'm not suggesting by this list not to have a balanced diet, I'm just suggesting alternative to some temptations that are high in calories. Having these things ALONG WITH a balanced diet is harmless. Well, that's just my opinion anyway.

    And not all of these things are processed or artificial. The cereal I mention is extremely good for you, and the green tea, and others.
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    lesa0915 Posts: 6
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  • Melaniemarie86
    Melaniemarie86 Posts: 57 Member
    For bread, I really like Schwebel's Smart Light Wheat bread. It's only 35 calories per slice and only 8 carbs per slice, 3 grams of fiber. (Making 16g carbs and 6g fiber per two slices.) It's really good and the best I've found when trying to find a bread low in calories and net carbs!
  • skygoddess86
    skygoddess86 Posts: 487 Member
    I'm not a big fan of "fake" foods and the whole idea of 0 cal foods like the noodles doesn't really work for me (I don't see why you would ever want to eat a whole dish of something with no calories, what's the point??)

    But, I do think it is worth exploring the world of fabulous herbs and spices and other items to make food more interesting - fresh coriander and basil, dried chilli, lemon zest, lime juice are some of my favorites. Just a little dash of any of them make an average meal into something special for only a few more cals.



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  • Brechin89
    Brechin89 Posts: 92
    These are just some (non-obvious/unknown) foods i have discovered over my years of trying to lose weight and research etc etc.!
    Comment if you've got your own low calorie food to share with everyone!

    1. Miracle Noodles (0 calories!):
    this is probably the number 1 most miracle of all foods. They taste pretty much like any noodle (flavorless) except slightly chewier, which is definitively worth it for the 0 calories! you can order them on amazon, and there are a list of shops you can get them in on their official website. and they can NOT ONLY be used as noodles.. i have found a recipe online where you can use them to make 10 CALORIE COOKIES (this is the link > http://mitochondrialdepletionsyndrome.blogspot.com/p/recipes-10-calorie-miracle-chocolate.html ) so all in all, these things are pretty much da bomb.
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.miraclenoodle.com/


    2. Alpro Light Soya Milk (22cal per 100ml)
    Okay, this doesn't taste exactly like normal milk, but it is an excellent alternative if you want to add it to something (e.g: hot chocolate, cereal) and takes away so many calories. A cup of whole milk (250ml) would be 165 calories, where as a cup of this would only be 55calories, when you consider it like that it really is a big difference! Plus its is very nutritious! probably more than actual milk!
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.alpro.com/country

    3. Hartleys Low Calorie Jelly Pots (8.75 calories!)
    Got a sweet tooth? These are your answer! They come in various flavors: Cranberry & Raspberry, Blueberry & Blackcurrant, Mango & Passionfruit. They really do taste good too!
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.hartleysjelly.com/

    4.Green Tea. (0 calories)
    This is literally the best thing ever. It has so many benefits, like speeding up your metabolism. I personally always feel great after drinking it, it gives me energy! Plus it fills you up. I could go on and on and on about how much i'd recommend drinking this, just Google it and you'll see what i mean!

    5.All-bran Cereal. (80calories/30g serving)
    Okay this isn't very tasty, (its pretty bland) but ill tell you why its great: it has TONSSSS of fibre in it. which 1. fills you the **** up and 2. keeps your digestive system moving. I have it with 125 ml of of the soya milk i mentioned, which is just over 100 calories! seriously great breakfast, like it fills you up soooo much sometimes i have to struggle slightly to finish the bowl! it will definitely keep you going for a good while. If you want to you could add some sugar (or sweetener), raisins, fruit, whatever to improve the flavor!
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.all-bran.com/Home.aspx

    6.Hovis Nimble Wholemeal Sliced Bread (50calories per slice)
    Theres nothing particularly amazing about this but the fact that 2 slices comes to 100 calories is pretty low for bread, no? compared to some white breads being 93 or so calories per slice!
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.hovisbakery.co.uk/

    7.Philadelphia Cream Cheese Extra Light (33 calories per 30g serving)
    As far as i know, you can get mini tubs of this too which is handy because you know that you are using the right amount! put it on some toasted Hovis Nimble bread and comes to about 130 calories, decent low calorie meal!
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.philadelphia.co.uk/

    8.Cadburies Highlights hot chocolate (40calories per sache)
    Overall this isn't much lower than normal hot chocolate, but again, the benefit of it is that your aware of the amount of calories you're having. Good for curing chocolate cravings. Add it to water, or 250ml of heated Alpro soya milk and it comes to 95cals!
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.cadbury.co.uk/ourproducts/today/Pages/productDetails.aspx?category=drinks&product=highlights

    9.Any diet fizzy drink (usually 0cal)
    Im aware that most of you probably know about these haha, but just thought id throw them in for good measure, to show my appreciation for diet coke <3

    10. ICE COLD water (0cal)
    okay again this is obvious i know but not only is it no calories, it fills you up and, actually BURNS calories. I'm not sure how much calories per ml exactly but I'm sure its easy for anyone to find out!

    So there ya go! just thought i'd let people know about my little discoveries! I might have left someout but ill comment on this if i think of any more!

    PLEASE COMMENT IF YOU'VE GOT ANY TOO! (not the obvious fruits or soup though lol, you know what i mean) I would definately appriciate it, along with others im sure.

    Add me guys!!!! xxxxxx

    And none of this will i eat or drink except for the water... Wish their was Brechin food on this list...
  • paulcer
    paulcer Posts: 167 Member
    I'm not a big fan of "fake" foods and the whole idea of 0 cal foods like the noodles doesn't really work for me (I don't see why you would ever want to eat a whole dish of something with no calories, what's the point??)

    But, I do think it is worth exploring the world of fabulous herbs and spices and other items to make food more interesting - fresh coriander and basil, dried chilli, lemon zest, lime juice are some of my favourites. Just a little dash of any of them make an average meal into something special for only a few more cals.

    The yam (miracle noodles) noodles are not a fake food. There are made of natural yam fiber. No more processed than a regular noodle would be. I would caution against eating a large serving at first, because they are a big serving of fiber.

    The thoughts about herbs are wonderful. They can turn any veggie dish into a low calorie treat.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
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    1. Low calorie =/= healthy

    2. Healthy =/= low calorie

    3. Ice cold water does NOT burn any more calories than any other temperature water. That's an old, old, old myth.
  • pantsdailyon
    pantsdailyon Posts: 173 Member
    It was a good list until number 9.
    I thought as I read that list, that number 9 would bring on some major flames. I'm glad the negative response has been so muted.

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  • paulcer
    paulcer Posts: 167 Member
    It is great to see that there alternatives, however all of these alternatives do not tackle the actual problem: as to why we crave those foods?

    Easily digested sugars (incl. sucrose in diet drinks and foods) give us a quick boost, rather than long lasting energy.

    After a long research into why some of just gain weight while others dont seem to get any, well here's why:

    1. Replacing easily digestible carbs (breads, flour based products) with rice can make a drastic difference on your weight loss. Has anyone wondered why Japanese women are so slim? Well, they don't eat bread or high sugar based foods because they do not crave it! It happens because they eat a small portion of rice with every meal, and by small i mean a tiny bowl of it, this also applies to breakfast.

    2. Japanese women have salads, soups, fish and meat for breakfast! This gives y

    They also eat yam (miracle) noodles. Just saying.....
  • MenaMena
    MenaMena Posts: 232 Member
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  • kvultaggio
    kvultaggio Posts: 34
    me too! Coke Zero!
  • darcie81
    darcie81 Posts: 69 Member
    for coffee,low calorie icecream, etc lovers you can have DaVinci Gourmet 0 calorie comes in a lot of favors like caramel, hazelnut, amaretto,etc. and it has NO sugar taste awesome.......

    thanks for the post!! ;0)
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    No, I think what everyone should know is that you should not switch to artificial food to cheat your body. When you cheat your body, you surely take away something from your life. All those artificial sweeteners, I highly doubt the body appreciates it. Well, to each his own. I will continue on portion control.

    Me, too. That has been my problem for a long time. I need to learn how to manage portions for regular food.
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