Fifteen Foods that Burn More Calories than They Contain
berries.pngWe need to scarf down plenty of calories in a day, but if you've got a nasty snack habit that's tipping the scales to heavy, weblog Bootstrapper's list of 15 foods that burn more calories than they contain might be the perfect addition to your grocery list. Called negative calorie foods, the following 15 treats actual burn more calories in their digestion than they offer, so you can fulfill your snack craving without the guilt of a bag of potato chips. From apples to zucchini, these foods make the perfect snacks. Hit the jump for the full list.
* Celery
* Oranges
* Strawberries
* Tangerines
* Grapefruit
* Carrots
* Apricots
* Lettuce
* Tomatoes
* Cucumbers
* Watermelon
* Cauliflower
* Apples
* Hot Chili Peppers
* Zucchini
Keep in mind that a diet limited to only these foods could lead to malnutrition (according to Wikipedia), so don't go getting all unhealthy on us. But when snack time hits, these healthy, negative calorie foods sound like winners. For more opitons, check Wikipedia's longer list of negative calorie foods, and for a glimpse at other low-calorie snacks, check out the 200-calorie gallery.
Negative Calorie Foods: 15 Foods That Actually Burn More Calories Than They Contain [Bootstrapper]
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Here's an informative and science based article which discusses the arguments for and against the Negative Calorie Diet.
And as for watermelon, though it may not be a negative calorie food, it is extremely healthy for you. This is because watermelon is an excellent source of water, lycopene, potassium and vitamins A, C, and B6. See New Miracle Drug: Watermelon for more information.
Here is the site I foudn this article. http://lifehacker.com/331319/fifteen-foods-that-burn-more-calories-than-they-contain
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