Negative Calorie Foods

Did you know there are foods that burn more calories than they contain? Your body has to work harder to convert these foods into energy and this gives them an excellent fat-burning advantage over many other types of food you normally eat.
You might be surprised to learn that this list consists of more than just celery and grapefruit. It includes several things you are probably already eating. If not, just add a few into your food portfolio every day to speed your weight loss along! Ladies and gentlemen, may I present...your negative calorie foods:

Fruit: apples, apricots, berries, grapes, grapefruits, kiwi, oranges, strawberries, tangerines, and watermelon. (love all of these =bonus!)

Vegetables: asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, hot chili peppers, lettuce, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, yam, beans, and zucchini. (Shredded red cabbage has been one of my new favorites to add to salads and wraps!)

Protein: salmon, almonds, lentils, turkey, chicken, tuna, and sirloin. (all lean and without skin)

Whole grains: oats, barley, and brown rice. (high fiber burns more calories)

Don't forget to enjoy some skim milk, green tea (I like to brew mine and then ice it), and water!

Make sure negative calorie foods aren't the only foods you're eating. Your body also needs calories that it can process slowly. So, eat a slice of watermelon and chase it down with a cup of ice cream! You need to treat yourself or you will go crazy, right?