What are the lowest calorie, natural foods you know of?

[willow74]

Preferably the ones that boost your metabolism, too. I'm not talking about, "Oh, hey, go buy this brand of bagel or these crackers."

I want natural, unaltered foods. Like broccoli, almonds, pears, etc.

Which ones are the best? I fear that I may be bordering on anorexia, and so I'm looking for foods that will allow me to lose weight, but still eat without having that guilty, self loathing feeling. Thanks! :)

[Allijackson]

I think I am too. I'm really into kale chips right now because you can eat a ton of them for very few calories (put kale on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil & salt, and bake). I also drink a chocolate protein smoothie (choco protein powder and skim milk in a blender bottle). That fills me up really well for some reason, and holds me over. Hm... Oh yeah raspberries, blackberries, strawberries have very few calories. Nuts are good to hold you over (fiber!) but the serving size is really small so watch out. (I eat 23 almonds a day= 160 calories). Ohh and one more thing. If you like black beans you can make black bean soup or get canned. It's delicious, plus the protein+fiber combo will really hold you over!

Sorry I like rambled on there but those are my favorite guilt free foods that hold me over :)

[Anonymous]

I hope you're aware that we should eat 2000 calories a day.

It's not like eating half of a carrot and one broccoli a day that will allow you to stay healthy.

and then, think, you really need to lose weight?

what's your weight and height?

[willow74]

5'7, 150 pounds

[Opinion Owner]

Ok, so here's the thing... according to your high your're not fat at all and your BMI is normal link

[kheserthorpe]

Your entire attitude around food is a problem.

No 'real' natural food is healthy or unhealthy in isolation. Only your overall diet relative to your activity level is healthy or unhealthy.

Your goal should not, must not be to 'not eat'. Eating is not a failing. You are supposed to eat, need to eat. Eating is what gives you energy. Eat _well_. Snacking should probably be part of your overall healthy eating goals.

Do you actually need to lose weight? If so, how much?

[Prof_Don]

"Rachiee" said all I have to say...read her answer. :)

[LetsGoSailing]

Celery...it actually takes more calories to digest

A hand full of nuts

basically any fruit or vegetable

craisins are really tastey

[rachiee]

Go out and workout... Anyways; celery, soup, bananas, green tea (not a food but boosts metabolism), green veggies, any veggies, any fruits.

[Prof_Don]

Dammit Rachie...your answer is so complete, that I have nothing to add lol.

You're such an over-achiever with your answers. :)

[rachiee]

hahaha thanks (:

[Deft_maiden]

Cerely and cilantro. They are proven to burn more calories than they have.