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Low Calorie Foods

lala11975
lala11975 Posts: 26
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi There~ I was trying to think of 0 or very low calorie foods to eat? I thought maybe my fitness pal's would write something I haven't thought of yet to eat when I am close to going over my daily calories and I'm still hungry. One of my 0 calorie foods is a dill pickle. What else could I eat for 0 or close to 0 calories??

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  • MelHoneyRocks
    MelHoneyRocks Posts: 223
    An apricot has 17 calories and no sodium like a pickle!
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    egg white, 17, celery, idk, very low, one cup cucumber, 17, lettuce of course, pretty much any non starchy veggies
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    egg white, 17, celery, idk, very low, one cup cucumber, 17, lettuce of course, pretty much any non starchy veggies
    oh and there are some zero cal dressing at sprouts also, not very tasty though but if your desperate and out of cals will do in a pinch. jello is my fav no cal snack
  • temp666777
    temp666777 Posts: 169
    If it's a real emergency, what about just having a big black coffee, or a nice cup of hot tea ??
  • shoesnob
    shoesnob Posts: 2 Member
    I had no idea pickles had no calories. I know you're looking for information but that bit of info just helped me! Thanks and I'll keep my eyes and ears open for you.
  • cm1458
    cm1458 Posts: 742 Member
    When i get close to going over, I usually go for some veggies or fruit. I try to fill up on water when i can, because sometimes my body is actually just thirsty :)
    Some people go for the 94% fat free popcorn (15 cal per cup)
  • lala11975
    lala11975 Posts: 26
    Thanks, Jello & popcorn were excellent suggestions!!! Thank you!!
  • kindkitty007
    kindkitty007 Posts: 6 Member
    Yam noodles, gum, diet jelly, oat bran with water,
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    any "zero calorie" foods are probably using a loophole in US regulations to cal themselves that.

    If it has no calories it isn't a food and it isn't going to help your hunger.

    Fat, carbohydrate and protein all have a calorie value per gram. A true zero calorie food is some combination of water and ash, it isn't a "food" at all.
  • lala11975
    lala11975 Posts: 26
    Don't worry I get enough Fat, carbohydrate and protein. Some days I am just more hungry than others. And a pickle does help my little hunger pang go away until my next meal or snack. Thanks!
  • TheButterflyEffect
    TheButterflyEffect Posts: 4
    I love cut up veggies, such as celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, etc. Also, frozen fruit is good :)
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