Sunday 25 March 2012

Top 8 low-calories foods

BROCCOLI
Broccoli is now recognized as one of the most beneficial green vegetables, as it contains a number of phytochemicals that help to protect against cancer. It has only 33cal in 100 gm. It only contains 2% carbohydrate but will boost your protein, calcium and magnesium levels. It has a indole-3-carbinol, a substance needed to metabolize sex hormones in the body more efficiently.










SPINACH 
It is a total health food as it has vitamin A , vitamin C,  vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, folate, betaine, iron,  vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, copper, protein,  phosphorus, zinc, niacin, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. It only has 23 calories in 100 gram











LENTILS
Lentils contain high levels of proteins, dietary fiber, folate and Vitamin B1. One 4 ounce serving of lentils have only 70 calories. They also have good amount of iron.




















EGG WHITE
It is good source of protein and has a good amount of amino acid which is helpful in muscle development.  1 egg's white has only 17 calories.











ORANGE
If you are looking for vitamin C source than you go with orange as they are rich in vitamin c which help in making skin look beautiful , slow down aging  and it has only 45 calories in 100gm

















GRAPES
If someone has sugar craving you can go for this low calories fruit. Red and black grapes contain powerful antioxidants (eg.  Anthocyanin, resveratrol) which has anti-cancer properties. They also have amounts of potassium and trace minerals such as boron, magnesium and copper. Black grapes have long been associated with good health and they only contain 60 calories in 100g








FRUIT SALAD
It has a lot of antioxidants which help in preventing damage to your cells .it also slows aging process and keep you healthy. You can make it and put it in refrigerator and can eat it in 2 -3 days











CARROT
It has around 50% of vitamin A of daily requirement.  One cup of carrot has only 51 calories. it is available year round. it is cheap too

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