Do you often find yourself giving in to unhealthy foods while on a diet? Are you looking for a diet that will help you feel full and satisfied and at the same time enable your body to burn more calories than it has consumed? Look no further for this book will help you out!
Learn about the Negative Calorie Diet, which is composed of meals with ingredients that are extremely low calories but are wonderfully full of nutrients and fiber. Acquire a collection of 50 delicious and satisfying extremely low calorie meals that you can prepare for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
This book was written for anyone who is determined to lose weight effectively and in a healthy way. While it does require more than the average amount of discipline to choose healthy foods (as with other types of healthy weight loss diets), you can expect to see outstanding results within weeks, even sooner if you combine it with regular exercise.
So what are you waiting for? Shed the excess weight and nourish your body to shape with the help of the Negative Calorie Diet.
Chapter 1 - The Negative Calorie Diet
Are there really foods that will enable your body to burn more fats than what you have eaten? In a way there is, because there are different kinds of whole foods that have such low levels of calories that the body can burn off more of than what you have consumed.
The Negative Calorie diet is all about that, and in this cookbook, majority of the ingredients have high amounts of fiber and nutrients, and have very low, if not zero, levels of fat and carbohydrates. By feeding your body with these super low calorie foods, you can burn off the excess weight that you have put on through the years. To get results even sooner, pair it with fat-burning exercises, such as cardio and strength training.
What to Eat
Below is a list of the top foods that are extremely low calorie and high in nutrients and these are the kinds of food that should constantly be in your pantry, especially if your goal is to lose weight.
By eating meals that contain these as ingredients, you can get rid of hunger, feel satisfied for a long period of time, and along with exercise, you get to burn more calories than you consumed. All of these foods are rich in fiber and contain a variety of nutrients that your body needs.
Arugula
(4 calories per cup)
Rich in vitamins (A, C, and K) and potassium, and low in fats, cholesterol and calories. It also has antioxidant properties that boost energy, especially the kind that you will need in the bedroom.
Watercress
(4 calories per cup)
This crunchy vegetable is a perfect addition to any salad, and by including them on the menu, you gain zero weight and a lot of antioxidant compounds that will greatly reduce your risk of cancer, particularly lung cancer.
Garlic
(4 calories per clove)
Garlic is a superfood that can do wonders to your body. It has anti-carcinogenic properties, antimicrobial properties, and the ability to heal colds in a jiffy. To maximize its benefits, set freshly chopped garlic aside for about 10 minutes before you cook it.
Lettuce
(5 calories per cup)
Do you want to lose weight fast? Then eat lots and lots of lettuce, because these are super rich in B vitamins, manganese, folic acid, and a host of other nutrients. As a result, your immune system will become powerful and your blood sugar levels will normalize.
Kale
(5 calories per cup)
Arguably the number one superfood of all time, kale is chock full of phytonutrients that help destroy carcinogens in the body. It is also rich in folic acid, B vitamins and manganese.
Spinach
(7 calories per cup)
This leafy green is high in vitamin C and beta-carotene , the antioxidants that help slow down aging and promote eye health. It is also high in folic acid, vitamin K and iron.
Clear Broth
(10 calories per cup)
Clear vegetable broth, or even miso, seafood, chicken and beef, is a staple food of all those who wish for a successful healthy weight loss and maintenance. This is because by consuming plenty of it, you feel highly satiated but without the calories. However, most commercially produced broths are too high in sodium, which is counterproductive as sodium makes one bloat and gain even more weight. To avoid this, prepare your own broths or at least choose those that are specifically low sodium.
Mushrooms
(15 calories per cup)
Instead of meat, why do n t you add a cup of succulent mushrooms to your dish? These are high in antioxidants, potassium and vitamins. Vary your choice of mushrooms to get different nutrients from each. For instance, you can use shiitake on Mondays, Portobello on Tuesdays, White button on Wednesdays, and so on.
Celery
(16 calories per cup)
Celery is a go-to ingredient in almost any side dish, main course, or snack. Pregnant women should munch on this vegetable on a regular basis as it is chock full of folate and vitamins A and C, all of which are crucial to healthy brain and immune system development.
Radish
(19 calories per cup)
If you want to improve your digestion, then you need to add more radishes on your plate. It contains lots of antioxidants, folic acid, potassium, calcium and vitamin C. Take care not to toss out the greens because they are 600 percent times healthier than the root itself.
Zucchini
(20 calories per cup)
Eat plenty of this vegetable to instantly satisfy your food cravings without the excessive calories! Bonus: you can also get vitamin A from it.
Peeled Lemon and Lime
(20 calories per piece)
High in vitamin C and packed full of flavor, lemons and limes are great additions to just about any meal.
Cabbage
(22 calories per cup)
Cabbage is cheap and delicious when prepared right. It contains sulphoraphane, a cancer-fighting substance, and glucosinolate , a natural antioxidant. It is also high in vitamins and minerals. Switch up your green cabbage with purple every once in a while, because the latter contains even more enzymes such as anthocyanins that help nourish your cells.
Tomato
(22 calories per 1 medium-sized tomato)
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene , which is a rare antioxidant that can help prevent cancers, such as skin cancer due to its protective effects on your skin against UV rays. This vegetable is also high in vitamin C and potassium.
Carrots
(22 calories per 1/2 cup)
Carrots are rich in vitamins A, C, K, B6, folate, niacin, thiamine, and manganese as well as potassium. They also contain the antioxidant beta-carotene.